Introduction to Incident Response Course

Review the fundamentals of incident response and learn how to build an IR team and effective playbook for handling incidents.

56 minutes

Course description

In this course, we will dig into the NIST phases of incident response. We will also talk about business continuity and DR, specifically how it relates to incident response. Lastly, we dig into creating a playbook that fits your organization and its business needs. We also address the team required to realize the playbook and policies.

Syllabus

Welcome to Incident Response!

Video - 00:01:00
Building an IR Team

Video - 00:06:00
How to properly build an incident response team.
Building an IR Playbook

Video - 00:10:00
A discussion of how to create an IR playbook.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Roles

Video - 00:07:00
How business continuity and disaster recovery applies.
The NIST 5 Phases of Incident Response

Video - 00:19:00
A breakdown of the 5 phases of IR, per NIST.
The Value of Incident Response and Fundamentals

Video - 00:13:00
Learn the fundamentals of IR and why it's important.

Meet the author

Keatron Evans

Keatron Evans is at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity innovation. As VP of Portfolio Product and AI Strategy at Infosec, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that are redefining industry standards. Keatron is a sought-after speaker at major industry events like the RSA Conference and a trusted expert for media outlets, including CNN and Fox News. 

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