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Incident Responder

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The question is not whether you will experience a cyberattack — the question is when.”
Cyber threats evolve rapidly, with criminals developing new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Many companies lack a proper incident response strategy or team, and even those with one often fall behind on the latest attack trends and security techniques.
This intensive three-day course bridges that gap, equipping you with the tools and expertise to respond to security incidents swiftly and effectively.
Take the first step
toward becoming an expert
in incident response

Our Incident Responder course allows professionals to learn at their own pace through time-convenient, pre-recorded video lectures. Leverage these on-demand sessions to grasp concepts thoroughly, which you can test and apply during practical sessions

Why Choose Our Course?
Flexible Online Format
Study at your own pace with recorded lectures and tasks for new skills practice
Expert Guidance
Learn from seasoned incident response professionals
Practical Sessions
Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios
Personalized Support
Resolve your queries through chat support or scheduling on-demand Q&A sessions with course trainers to understand the nuances of incident response
What You'll Learn
Learn how to stop cyberattacks, prioritize incidents, and mitigate damage effectively through this online course, designed for technical specialists seeking to sharpen their incident response skills in multi-situation environments, keeping them ahead in the cybersecurity domain.
Course program

Our master course is designed to help you understand the essentials of Incident Response. Each section focuses on critical aspects of cybersecurity through detailed lectures to build comprehensive expertise

01
Incident Response Process
Understand the full lifecycle of incident response, from detection to resolution
Lecture 1
Incident Response Process

Explore preparation, detection, analysis, containment, and post-incident activities

Lecture 2
Roles and Responsibilities

Define key team roles and responsibilities for effective incident management

Lecture 3
Detect and Verify

Learn methods to identify and classify true security incidents

Lecture 4
Analyze and Contain

Master techniques to mitigate active threats and preserve evidence

Lecture 5
Eradicate and Recover

Eliminate threats and restore normal operations securely

Lecture 6
Post-incident Activities

Document findings and refine strategies for future resilience

+ 5 practical exercises
02
Endpoint Analysis
Gain expertise in extracting and analyzing endpoint data to understand malicious activity
Lecture 1
Data Sources

Explore key sources like logs, system files, and memory

Lecture 2
Data Collection

Learn methods and tools for forensically sound evidence collection

Lecture 3
Use of Security Controls

Leverage tools like EDR and SIEM for investigation

Lecture 4
Windows Evidence Sources

Analyze critical artifacts from Windows systems

Lecture 5
Linux Evidence Sources

Investigate logs, binaries, and processes in Linux systems

Lecture 6
Incident Analysis Approach

Adopt intelligence-driven strategies for efficient analysis

+ 5 practical exercises
03
Malware Analysis Fundamentals
Dive into the techniques for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating malware threats
Lecture 1
Malicious Files and Their Role

Understand malware types and their impact

Lecture 2
Malware Analysis Options

Differentiate between static and dynamic analysis

Lecture 3
Sandbox Analysis

Utilize sandboxes to observe malware behavior safely

Lecture 4
Malware Detonation

Set up secure environments to analyze malicious actions

Lecture 5
Malicious Script Analysis

Decode and analyze obfuscated scripts effectively

+ 5 practical exercises
04
Final task
Practicing Incident Response case
Course authors and trainers
Svetlana Ostrovskaya
Svetlana Ostrovskaya
Svetlana has a background in incident response and digital forensics. She has developed DFIR training programs and cybersecurity crisis management workshops, authored and co-authored a number of articles and books on information security, computer forensics and incident response. Svetlana has conducted training and workshops in over 30 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia–Pacific, and Latin America. She has also served as a speaker at numerous conferences, including FS-ISAC Japan, GCC Cybersecurity Forum UAE, FDC Egypt, FIRST Colombia, and GITEX GLOBAL UAE.
Anatoly Tykushin
Anatoly Tykushin
Anatoly has conducted a research study on digital forensics, the findings of which have been presented at conferences and used in real incident response cases. He teaches digital forensics at the universities of Innopolis and Skolkovo, both of which are leading Russian higher education institutions in IT, science, and technology. Anatoly regularly takes part in complex incident response operations, conducts digital forensic investigations, develops methodologies, and assesses organizations’ incident response readiness.
Ahmed Nosir
Ahmed Nosir
Ahmed has been working in Security Operations Center over the last three years, transitioning his expertise from penetration testing to Digital Forensics and Incident Response and regularly takes part in complex incident response operations. Ahmed has conducted numerous training sessions, molding the new age cybersecurity professionals. His expertise doesn't just stop at identifying digital threats, but extends to fostering a culture of continuous learning and curiosity among aspiring cyber experts.
Language of the course English
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What do you get at the end of the course?
A 1-to-1 mentoring session with an expert to help you become well-equipped for the real world and understand the next steps after completing the course
The skills and expertise of an incident responder, ready to tackle and combat cyber threats with confidence
A certificate that validates your expertise and enhances your professional credibility
Access to the course videos, allowing you to refresh your knowledge and refine your skills
Continuous access to insights into new Group-IB courses tailored to help you stay ahead in the continuously evolving landscape
Defeat Adversaries.
Defend Business.
Master Incident Response.
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Standard Package
What’s in
17
lectures recordings
10
practical exercises and final task
3-month
access to the learning platform
$999
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Advanced Package
What’s in
17
lectures recordings
10
practical exercises and final task
6-month
access to the learning platform
Mentoring session
with Incident Response practicioner
$1299
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