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Training Camp's 4-day CertNexus CyberSec First Responder boot camp covers threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis for the CFR-410 exam. Exam voucher included.

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CertNexus CyberSec First Responder Boot Camp

Official CertNexus CyberSec First Responder Boot Camp. Expert incident response training, mobile app, exam voucher, free retake, and hands-on labs included. Train like your career depends on it.

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Program Abstract

REF: CFR-410 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Live, Instructor-Led
Duration 4

The CyberSec First Responder is Hard. We Know How to Pass It.

This intensive 4-day boot camp program covers all domains of the CyberSec First Responder certification, teaching you proven strategies to pass on your first attempt. Our expert instructors guide you through the material with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. By Thursday, you’ll be ready to test.

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Take your exam on-site within 7 days of class.

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180 days of unlimited 1-on-1 coaching after class.

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Training Camp delivers CertNexus exams onsite, so you sit the CFR-410 exam on Thursday right after class instead of booking a separate test appointment.

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Don’t pass CFR-410 on your first attempt? Your free second exam voucher and full course retake are included at no extra cost.

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CFR-410 tests network forensics, malware analysis and vulnerability assessment. Our Day 2-3 labs simulate real incident response workflows with the tools the exam tests.

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CFR is on the DoD 8140 Approved Qualifications Matrix for cyber defense analyst and incident responder roles, skills our 4-day CFR boot camp builds.

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After the CFR-410 class ends you keep access to your instructor and valuable CertNexus resources for continued support while you prepare for the exam.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    Live Training QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    Pre-course materials access
    L.prep.1
    Foundation concepts review
    L.prep.2
    Baseline self-assessment
    L.prep.3
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CN-CFR-01

    Live Training QS: ~5
    DAY 1
    Critical Path

    Understanding Cybersecurity Risk and Threat Landscape

    Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Documentation in Risk Management
    L.01.1
    Asset Identification With Nmap, Nessus, and Passive Discovery
    L.01.2
    CVE, CVSS, CWE, and CAPEC for Tracking Vulnerabilities
    L.01.3
    Security Frameworks: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-61, CIS Controls
    L.01.4
    Privacy Regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA
    L.01.5
    Relationships With Law Enforcement, Vendors, and SLAs
    L.01.6
    Lab: Mapping Network Assets and Data Flows With Nmap
    L.01.7
    Classifying Threat Actors, Motives, and Attack Phases
    L.01.8
    Threat Modeling and MITRE ATT&CK TTP Identification
    L.01.9
    Reconnaissance: Footprinting, Scanning, Enumeration, and Social Engineering
    L.01.10
    System Hacking, Password Attacks, and Web-Based Attacks
    L.01.11
    Malware, Hijacking, Impersonation, and DoS/DDoS Incidents
    L.01.12
    Threats to Mobile, Cloud, IoT, and ICS/SCADA Environments
    L.01.13
    Lab: Analyzing Reconnaissance Traffic in Wireshark
    L.01.14
    Lab: Assessing the Impact of a Web Application Attack
    L.01.15
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CN-CFR-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 2
    Critical Path

    Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques and Security Posture

    Command and Control Channels and Beaconing Detection
    L.02.1
    Persistence: Registry Run Keys, Scheduled Tasks, and Services
    L.02.2
    Lateral Movement, Pivoting, and Pass-the-Hash
    L.02.3
    Data Exfiltration and Anti-Forensics Techniques
    L.02.4
    Defense in Depth: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, and Segmentation
    L.02.5
    Hardening With Group Policy, Least Privilege, and Patch Management
    L.02.6
    Lab: Detecting Persistence and C2 With Process Explorer
    L.02.7
    Lab: Hardening a Windows Server Against Lateral Movement
    L.02.8
    Cybersecurity Auditing Processes and Reporting Results
    L.02.9
    Building a Vulnerability Management Plan and Scan Cadence
    L.02.10
    Vulnerability Scanning, Exposure Assessment, and Remediation
    L.02.11
    Penetration Testing Scope, Methodology, and Reporting
    L.02.12
    Plans of Action for Audit and Assessment Findings
    L.02.13
    Identity Management, Authentication, and Remote-Access Monitoring
    L.02.14
    Security Posture Trend Analysis and Reporting
    L.02.15
    Lab: Running a Vulnerability Scan and Prioritizing Findings
    L.02.16
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CN-CFR-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 3
    Critical Path

    Log Analysis and Active Network Investigation

    Deploying a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform
    L.03.1
    Network-Based Sources: NetFlow, Packet Capture, IDS Alerts
    L.03.2
    Host-Based Sources: Windows Event Logs, Sysmon, syslog
    L.03.3
    Log Collection, Enrichment, Correlation, and Retention
    L.03.4
    Analyzing Logs With Splunk, Log Parser, and grep
    L.03.5
    Indicators of Compromise: Unknown Ports, Rogue Accounts, Off-Hours Activity
    L.03.6
    Lab: Building Splunk Searches to Detect a Brute-Force Attack
    L.03.7
    Lab: Writing Snort Rules and Triaging IDS Alerts
    L.03.8
    Windows Incident Analysis: netstat, tasklist, PowerShell, Autoruns
    L.03.9
    Linux Incident Analysis: ps, ss, lsof, and auditd
    L.03.10
    Analyzing Malware Indicators and Registry Changes
    L.03.11
    Determining Threat Extent and Severity Ratings
    L.03.12
    Alerting, Documentation, and Escalation Procedures
    L.03.13
    Recommending Courses of Action and Countermeasures
    L.03.14
    Lab: Investigating a Compromised Linux Host With Native Tools
    L.03.15
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CN-CFR-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 4
    Critical Path

    Incident Handling, Response, and Forensic Investigation

    Incident Handling Architecture Aligned to NIST SP 800-61
    L.04.1
    Incident Response Plans, Roles, and Stakeholder Communication
    L.04.2
    Containment Methods and Tools, Including DLP
    L.04.3
    Determining Attacker TTPs From Incident Data
    L.04.4
    Correlating Incident Data and Root Cause Analysis
    L.04.5
    Writing Incident Reports and Interfacing With External Organizations
    L.04.6
    Lab: Containing and Mitigating a Simulated Ransomware Incident
    L.04.7
    Evidence Collection, Chain of Custody, and Forensically Sound Images
    L.04.8
    Memory and Disk Forensics Tools and Timeline Analysis
    L.04.9
    Handing Over Incident Information to Forensic Investigators
    L.04.10
    Recovery Planning and Restoring Affected Systems
    L.04.11
    Disaster Recovery, Contingency Planning, and Lessons Learned
    L.04.12
    Lab: Acquiring and Analyzing Electronic Evidence
    L.04.13
    Full-Length Practice Exam and Review
    L.04.14
    Exam: CFR-410
    L.04.15
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: POST

    Live Training QS: ~7
    AFTER CLASS
    Critical Path

    After Class

    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
    COURSE PROGRESS Day 0 of 4
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    Here's how we answer them.

    The CertNexus CyberSec First Responder certification validates your ability to identify and respond to cybersecurity incidents. It focuses on skills such as network monitoring, detecting potential security threats, and applying incident response strategies to safeguard organizational data.

    This boot camp is ideal for individuals looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity or those already in IT roles who want to enhance their skills in cybersecurity incident response, threat detection, and risk management.

    The boot camp covers key topics including security operations, incident handling, network security monitoring, threat analysis, and risk management. You’ll also learn how to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents effectively.

    While prior experience in IT is beneficial, it is not a requirement for the boot camp. The course is designed to provide both foundational and advanced knowledge, making it accessible for beginners as well as those with some experience in IT.

    Four days of live instruction, online or in person, with hands-on labs throughout.

    The CFR-410 exam has 80 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions in 120 minutes, with a passing score of 70% on most forms. It is designed to test your practical knowledge and ability to respond to real-world cybersecurity incidents. The exam can be taken online or at an authorized testing center.

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