Certified Specialist in Cyber Incident Response

With the rapid escalation and increasing complexity of cyber threats in today’s digital era, incident response has become a critical element in safeguarding data, ensuring business continuity, and maintaining trust in digital systems.  Geneva Business School of Management proudly presents this specialized training program titled “Certified Specialist in Cyber Incident Response”, designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical frameworks needed to manage security incidents in a structured and effective manner. This program focuses on familiarizing participants with the stages of incident response, strategies for handling breaches, techniques for containing cyberattacks, and approaches for building effective recovery plans to strengthen the resilience of digital infrastructures against ongoing threats.

Target Audience

• Information security officers responsible for safeguarding digital assets and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats within their organizations.

• IT managers seeking to strengthen their expertise in supervising and implementing cyber incident response strategies.

• Cybersecurity analysts aiming to deepen their knowledge of advanced detection methods and efficient incident handling procedures.

• Compliance and risk management officers tasked with ensuring adherence to cybersecurity regulations, standards, and organizational policies.

• Security Operations Center (SOC) staff who require advanced skills in containing cyber incidents and minimizing their operational and financial impact.

Program Objectives

• Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of cyber incident response concepts and their role in protecting organizations from security breaches.

• Enable participants to recognize various attack types and apply systematic methods for early detection and effective analysis.

• Train attendees to develop holistic and practical incident response plans that ensure proper containment and minimize business disruption.

• Enhance participants’ ability to apply specialized tools and technologies for monitoring systems and identifying unusual behavioral patterns.

• Develop organizational coordination skills and policy design frameworks that support faster response and ensure uninterrupted operations.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Cyber Incident Response

  • Defining incident response and its relevance in modern digital environments.

  • Core phases of cyber incident management.

  • Common challenges organizations face during cyber incidents.

  • The link between incident response and cybersecurity governance.

• Types of Cyber Threats and Attacks

  • Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and their methodologies.

  • Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and organizational impact.

  • Malware families and their diverse characteristics.

  • Phishing and social engineering as vectors of compromise.

• Early Detection and Analysis Methodologies

  • Techniques for monitoring and identifying unauthorized activities.

  • Leveraging event logs to uncover indicators of compromise.

  • The role of digital forensics in effective response.

  • Utilizing Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) for incident tracking.

• Incident Response Planning

  • Key components of an effective incident response plan.

  • Role allocation and responsibilities within response teams.

  • Sequential phases from detection through recovery.

  • Integration of response plans with organizational security policies.

• Containing Cyber Incidents

  • Immediate isolation strategies for compromised systems.

  • Preventing lateral movement and attack escalation.

  • Applying temporary controls to secure critical assets.

  • Assessing damage during containment.

• Eradication and Recovery

  • Removing malicious software and residual traces.

  • Patching vulnerabilities and closing exploited gaps.

  • Restoring compromised systems and services.

  • Verifying system integrity after recovery.

• Documentation and Reporting

  • Importance of documenting incident response procedures.

  • Preparing detailed reports for senior management.

  • Leveraging documentation for lessons learned.

  • Using reports to refine and enhance cybersecurity strategies.

• Organizational Coordination and Crisis Management

  • Role of multidisciplinary teams in handling incidents.

  • Collaboration with external stakeholders and regulators.

  • Internal communication frameworks during crises.

  • Establishing structured communication channels for rapid response.

• Global Standards and Frameworks in Incident Response

  • Overview of ISO/IEC 27035 standards.

  • NIST framework for incident response.

  • Regulatory and legal compliance in cybersecurity incidents.

  • Comparative analysis of international frameworks.

• Tools and Supporting Technologies

  • Advanced monitoring and security analytics tools.

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

  • Tools for log management and incident reporting.

  • The role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing incident response.