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Incident Responder (CIR): Managing Incidents and Responding to Cyberattacks
During a cyberattack, coordination matters as much as technical expertise. Structure incident assessment, handling and follow-up to organise your response more effectively. Develop practical guidelines for documenting decisions and learning from incidents.
- Duration
- 4.5 days 31 hours
- Code
- ARI001FR Code
- Certification
- PECB Certified Incident Responder Certification
Accredited training for the PECB Certified Incident Responder certification.
Presentation
In a threat landscape where intrusions have become inevitable, the question is no longer whether an organisation will be affected, but when. A slow or disorganised response can turn a technical incident into a major crisis, resulting in substantial financial losses and irreversible reputational damage.
This intensive 5-day course gives you the technical and methodological skills to respond effectively to a cyberattack. Drawing on the international standards ISO/IEC 27035 and NIST SP 800-61, you will learn to structure an incident response team (CSIRT), detect anomalies and manage the critical phases of containment, eradication and service recovery.
By the end of the programme, you will be able to turn the disruption of an intrusion into a controlled remediation process. You will also be prepared to take the PECB Certified Incident Responder certification exam, demonstrating your ability to protect your organisation's critical assets under pressure.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand the fundamental concepts and principles of information security incident management;
- master ISO/IEC 27035:2023 guidelines for establishing a response process;
- develop early detection and attack vector analysis capabilities;
- manage containment, threat eradication and data recovery operations;
- organise post-incident activities to support continuous security improvement;
- prepare for and pass the official PECB Certified Incident Responder certification exam.
Program
Please note: the course is delivered in French, but course materials and the exam are available only in English.
Module 1: understanding incident management concepts and frameworks
- Fundamentals of ISO/IEC 27035 and the NIST SP 800-61 framework.
- Key definitions: events, incidents and vulnerabilities.
- The legal and regulatory framework for data breach notification.
Module 2: preparing the response and detecting incidents
- Creating and organising an incident response team (CSIRT/CERT).
- Establishing the necessary policies, procedures and technical tools.
- Anomaly detection: analysing logs, SIEM alerts and indicators of compromise (IoCs).
- Classifying and prioritising incidents by impact and urgency.
Module 3: responding, containing and eradicating threats
- Containment strategies: isolating compromised systems to limit propagation.
- In-depth evidence analysis and preliminary forensic collection.
- Eradication: removing malware and unauthorised access.
- The recovery process: securely restoring systems and data.
Module 4: managing post-incident activities and improvement
- Writing a detailed incident report.
- Conducting a lessons-learned review (post-mortem) to identify failures.
- Implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Measuring response process effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Module 5: preparing for the PECB Certified Incident Responder exam
- Review of the key concepts and standard requirements covered during the course.
- Introduction to the official exam structure and format.
- Practice quiz to validate theoretical learning.
- Methodological advice and tips for exam success.
Audience
This course is intended for professionals involved in operational system defence, including:
- chief information security officers (CISOs) seeking to structure their response capabilities;
- SOC analysts and security engineers responsible for monitoring and intervention;
- system and network administrators involved in technical remediation;
- cybersecurity consultants seeking to validate expertise in cyber crisis management;
- anyone responsible for protecting digital assets against attacks.
Prerequisites
This course requires the following prerequisites:
- Technical knowledge: a general understanding of network security, operating systems and malware types.
- English proficiency: working proficiency in reading and comprehension is essential, as the exam and course materials are exclusively in English.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
- All-inclusive certification: PECB Incident Responder exam and certificate issuance fees are fully included in the price.
- Expert learning materials: receive a course manual of over 450 pages, including standard procedures and report templates.
- Free exam retake: if you do not pass, PECB offers a second attempt free of charge within 12 months.
- Professional development: participation earns 31 continuing professional development (CPD) credits.
Dates and sessions
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