CyberSec First Responder

This DIXONTECH course prepares cybersecurity professionals to effectively detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents using structured methodologies and global frameworks. It combines advanced technical practices with operational readiness to equip participants with hands-on experience in incident response, network defense, and forensic investigation. The training aligns with the CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410) certification objectives and global standards such as NIST, ISO 27035, and MITRE ATT&CK.

TRAINING TOPICS:

• Cyber Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors

• Network Defense and Threat Detection Techniques

• Incident Response and Recovery Procedures

• Digital Forensics and Evidence Handling

• CyberSec First Responder Certification Preparation

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

By the end of this DIXONTECH training, participants will:

• Detect and analyze security threats and vulnerabilities

• Implement proactive defense and response strategies

• Contain, eradicate, and recover from incidents

• Perform forensic analysis and evidence collection

• Apply best practices in network and endpoint defense

• Prepare for the CyberSec First Responder exam

• Integrate threat intelligence into daily operations

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

This course is designed for:

• Cybersecurity and SOC analysts

• Incident responders and forensic investigators

• IT security engineers and administrators

• Network and systems defense professionals

• Risk, governance, and compliance managers

• Security operation team leaders

• Professionals preparing for the CFR certification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

DIXONTECH applies a lab-based, scenario-driven approach combining lectures, simulations, and practical exercises. Participants engage in real-time attack and defense labs, learn from incident case studies, and use forensic tools to investigate breaches. The course blends hands-on activities with conceptual understanding for immediate operational application.

DAY 1

Cyber Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors

• Overview of modern cyber threats and actors

• Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain framework

• Attack vectors and exploitation techniques

• Malware behavior and propagation methods

• Phishing, ransomware, and insider threats

• Global trends and emerging threat patterns

• Case study: major breaches and their causes

DAY 2

Network Defense and Threat Detection Techniques

• Network architecture for security resilience

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection basics

• SIEM configuration and log correlation analysis

• Identifying suspicious patterns and anomalies

• Threat intelligence integration for early warning

• Using packet capture and network monitoring tools

• Workshop: detecting a simulated cyber intrusion

DAY 3

Incident Response and Recovery Procedures

• NIST and ISO 27035 incident response models

• Incident detection, containment, and eradication

• Coordinating response across technical teams

• Communication and documentation best practices

• Managing business continuity during incidents

• Recovery planning and post-incident analysis

• Exercise: building a live incident response plan

DAY 4

Digital Forensics and Evidence Handling

• Fundamentals of digital forensics and investigation

• Chain of custody and evidence preservation principles

• Disk imaging and memory analysis tools

• Identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs)

• Forensic analysis using open-source tools

• Reporting forensic findings professionally

• Hands-on: recovering data from a compromised system

DAY 5

CyberSec First Responder Certification Preparation

• CFR-410 exam structure and topic breakdown

• Review of key cybersecurity domains

• Practice questions and knowledge checks

• Threat classification and mitigation exercises

• Simulated incident response assessment

• Study strategy and exam readiness checklist

• Final project: integrated incident response simulation