Duration 5 Days – 35 hrs.
Overview
The Cybersecurity Practitioner Certification (CSX-P) Training Course is an intensive, hands-on cybersecurity program designed to equip participants with practical skills in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and system recovery. The course focuses on real-world cybersecurity scenarios and operational tasks performed by cybersecurity practitioners responsible for protecting enterprise environments from cyber threats.
Aligned with the Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) Practitioner framework developed by the ISACA, this course emphasizes practical application through simulations, labs, and cyber defense exercises. Participants will learn to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity incidents while applying industry best practices and cybersecurity frameworks.
Objectives
- Apply cybersecurity principles in operational environments.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents.
- Implement defensive security controls and mitigation strategies.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
- Investigate security alerts and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Utilize security monitoring and incident response tools.
- Conduct threat analysis and cyber defense operations.
- Support business continuity and recovery efforts following cyber incidents.
- Align cybersecurity activities with recognized frameworks and best practices.
- Prepare for Cybersecurity Practitioner Certification (CSX-P) assessments.
Target Audience
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- SOC Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Incident Response Team Members
- Network Security Professionals
- System Administrators
- IT Security Specialists
- Cyber Defense Personnel
- Security Operations Staff
- IT Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity roles
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows and Linux)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals
- Basic understanding of security technologies and controls
- Experience in IT operations, networking, or cybersecurity is beneficial
Course Outline
Day 1: Cybersecurity Foundations and Protection
Module 1: Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity principles
- Threat landscape overview
- Cybersecurity frameworks and standards
- Cybersecurity practitioner responsibilities
Module 2: Security Architecture and Defense
- Defense-in-depth strategy
- Security controls implementation
- Network security fundamentals
- Endpoint security fundamentals
Module 3: Asset and Risk Management
- Asset identification and classification
- Risk assessment concepts
- Security baseline establishment
- Configuration management
Hands-On Lab
- Asset inventory exercise
- Security control assessment
- Baseline configuration review
Day 2: Threat Detection and Monitoring
Module 4: Security Monitoring
- Security Operations Center (SOC) fundamentals
- Log collection and analysis
- Security monitoring techniques
- Event correlation concepts
Module 5: Threat Detection
- Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
- Indicators of Attack (IOAs)
- Threat intelligence integration
- Security alert management
Module 6: Security Analysis
- Event triage procedures
- Alert prioritization
- Threat validation
- Investigation methodologies
Hands-On Lab
- Log analysis exercise
- Security alert investigation
- Threat intelligence analysis
Day 3: Incident Response and Investigation
Module 7: Incident Response Fundamentals
- Incident response lifecycle
- Detection and analysis
- Containment strategies
- Eradication and recovery
Module 8: Digital Investigation Techniques
- Evidence collection
- Incident documentation
- Forensic principles
- Root cause analysis
Module 9: Security Incident Management
- Incident classification
- Escalation procedures
- Communication planning
- Lessons learned process
Hands-On Lab
- Incident response simulation
- Evidence collection exercise
- Security event investigation
Day 4: Vulnerability Management and Cyber Defense
Module 10: Vulnerability Assessment
- Vulnerability management lifecycle
- Vulnerability scanning techniques
- Risk prioritization
- Remediation planning
Module 11: Defensive Security Operations
- Endpoint protection technologies
- Network defense mechanisms
- Email security controls
- Identity and access management
Module 12: Threat Hunting Fundamentals
- Threat hunting methodologies
- Behavioral analysis
- Threat actor identification
- Proactive defense strategies
Hands-On Lab
- Vulnerability assessment exercise
- Threat hunting activities
- Security control validation
Day 5: Recovery, Business Continuity, and Certification Preparation
Module 13: Recovery and Resilience
- Business continuity principles
- Disaster recovery concepts
- Recovery planning
- Resilience strategies
Module 14: Security Governance and Compliance
- Security policies and procedures
- Compliance requirements
- Security reporting
- Risk management integration
Module 15: CSX-P Certification Preparation
- CSX-P domains review
- Practical assessment preparation
- Scenario-based exercises
- Mock assessments
- Certification strategies
Hands-On Lab
- End-to-end cyber incident exercise
- Recovery and restoration simulation
- Final practical assessment
Hands-On Labs and Practical Exercises
Throughout the course, participants will perform:
- Security Control Assessments
- Asset and Risk Management Exercises
- Security Monitoring Activities
- Log Analysis and Event Correlation
- Threat Intelligence Analysis
- Security Alert Investigations
- Incident Response Simulations
- Digital Evidence Collection
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Threat Hunting Exercises
- Recovery and Resilience Planning
- End-to-End Cybersecurity Operations Scenarios
