Course Details

Incident Response and Threat Containment Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for mastering Incident Response and Threat Containment. In today's dynamic cyber landscape, organizations face an increasing volume and sophistication of security incidents, making rapid and effective response capabilities critical for minimizing damage and restoring operations. Incident Response and Threat Containment Training Course equips participants with a systematic understanding of the incident response lifecycle, from detection and analysis to containment, eradication, and recovery. Participants will gain deep insights into developing robust incident response plans, utilizing forensic techniques, applying various containment strategies, and coordinating efforts to neutralize threats and ensure business continuity, all crucial for protecting digital assets and maintaining stakeholder trust during a security crisis.

This course is designed for IT security professionals, incident responders, security analysts, and IT managers who are responsible for responding to and managing cybersecurity incidents. It moves beyond theoretical concepts to empower participants with hands-on techniques, strategic decision-making frameworks, and best practices for orchestrating an effective incident response, thereby enhancing an organization's resilience against cyberattacks and reducing their overall impact.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for IT and security professionals who are or will be involved in responding to cybersecurity incidents, including:

• Incident Response Team Members.
• Cybersecurity Analysts.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts.
• IT Security Managers.
• Network Administrators and System Administrators with security responsibilities.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the phases of the incident response lifecycle.
• Develop and implement an effective incident response plan.
• Master techniques for incident detection, analysis, and triage.
• Apply various threat containment strategies to minimize impact.
• Orchestrate eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Incident Response

• Define security incident and distinguish it from events.
• Understand the NIST Incident Response Lifecycle (Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment, Eradication & Recovery, Post-Incident Activity).
• Discuss the business benefits and importance of a robust incident response capability.
• Explore the legal, ethical, and compliance considerations in incident response.
• Examine the roles and responsibilities within an Incident Response Team (IRT).

Module 2: Incident Response Planning and Preparation

• Understand the components of a comprehensive Incident Response Plan (IRP).
• Discuss developing incident response policies and procedures.
• Explore building and training an Incident Response Team (IRT).
• Examine the importance of tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, forensic tools) for preparation.
• Learn about communication plans and stakeholder management during an incident.

Module 3: Incident Detection and Analysis

• Understand various sources of incident detection (e.g., alerts, logs, user reports, threat intelligence).
• Discuss techniques for incident triage and prioritization.
• Explore methods for data collection and analysis (e.g., log analysis, network traffic analysis, endpoint data).
• Examine the use of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) in detection and analysis.
• Learn about identifying the scope and nature of the incident.

Module 4: Threat Containment Strategies

• Define Threat Containment and its critical importance in minimizing damage.
• Understand different containment strategies (e.g., network segmentation, isolation, system shutdown, service disabling).
• Discuss the trade-offs and decision-making process for choosing containment methods.
• Explore temporary vs. long-term containment.
• Examine the impact of containment on business operations.

Module 5: Eradication and Recovery

• Understand the goals of Eradication: removing the root cause and malicious elements.
• Discuss techniques for malware removal, vulnerability patching, and system hardening.
• Explore the goals of Recovery: restoring systems and data to normal operations.
• Examine data restoration from backups, system re-imaging, and service validation.
• Learn about continuous monitoring post-recovery to prevent recurrence.

Module 6: Post-Incident Activity and Lessons Learned

• Understand the importance of a post-incident review / lessons learned process.
• Discuss conducting root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
• Explore documenting the incident, actions taken, and outcomes.
• Examine recommendations for improving security controls and incident response capabilities.
• Learn about updating IRPs and training based on lessons learned.

Module 7: Incident Response for Specific Attack Types

• Understand incident response procedures for Malware and Ransomware attacks.
• Discuss responding to Phishing and Social Engineering incidents.
• Explore handling Insider Threats and Data Exfiltration.
• Examine incident response for DDoS attacks and Web Application attacks.
• Learn about responding to Cloud Security incidents.

Module 8: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Forensic Readiness

• Understand the role of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) in enhancing incident response.
• Discuss sources and uses of CTI (e.g., IOCs, TTPs).
• Explore the concept of forensic readiness and preparing for investigations.
• Examine basic digital forensics techniques for evidence collection and preservation.
• Learn about legal considerations related to evidence handling and reporting.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com