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OffSec IR-200 - Foundational Incident Response (OSIR) - Self-paced

  • Length 90 days access
  • Price  NZD 3100 exc GST
  • Inclusions OSIR exam
Course overview
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Why study this course

OffSec’s Incident Response Essentials (IR-200) course provides cybersecurity professionals with practical training to prepare for, identify, and handle security incidents effectively. The course focuses on core incident response concepts and explores how organisations manage and mitigate cyber threats in real-world situations. Participants will learn to understand the incident response lifecycle, develop comprehensive incident response plans, and utilise tools and techniques for efficient detection and analysis of security events.

Upon successfully completing the hands-on exam, learners earn the OffSec Certified Incident Responder (OSIR) certification. This credential validates expertise in foundational incident response practices, positioning you as a valuable asset to incident response teams, Security Operations Centres (SOCs), and organisations committed to strengthening their cybersecurity defenses.

Throughout the online training course, you’ll have access to:

  • A virtual lab environment for hands-on practice

  • The IR-200 curriculum: extensive course information and materials, including videos and exercises

  • A vibrant online community of students and OffSec professionals

  • One exam attempt

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What you’ll learn

Upon completing the IR-200 course and successfully passing the OSIR exam, you’ll gain a strong foundation in:

  • Incident response concepts and methodologies

  • Preparation and planning for security incidents

  • Detection and analysis of security events

  • Containment, eradication, and recovery techniques


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Who is the course for?

The IR-200 course is designed for individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in incident response. It’s ideal for:

  • Aspiring incident responders

  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts

  • IT security specialists

  • Professionals aiming to transition into specialised cybersecurity roles focused on incident management


Course subjects

Incident Response Overview

  • Introduces the concepts of incident response with the main focus being NIST Special Publication 800-61

Fundamentals of Incident Response

  • The roles and responsibilities of incident response teams

  • The main frameworks used by incident responders (CREST, SANS, NIST)

Phases of Incident Response

  • NIST SP800-61 provides a four-phase model of Incident Response

  • Describing what each phase comprises

Incident Response Communication Plans

  • The value and contents of incident response communications plans

  • Review examples of good and bad external communications

Common Attack Techniques

  • Opportunistic attacks

  • Targeted attacks

Incident Detection and Identification

  • Detection of malicious activities

  • Analysis of malicious activities

Initial Impact Assessment

  • The first thing to do when an incident occurs

  • How to conduct an initial assessment of the scope and impact of the incident

Digital Forensics for Incident Responders

  • Forensic measures and evidence handling considerations

Incident Response Case Management

  • Case management theory with an IRIS lab

Active Incident Containment

  • How to isolate and neutralise detected threats

  • Explore techniques such as design-led isolation and dynamic containment during incidents

  • Isolation techniques, containment strategies, and their implications for businesses

View the full syllabus here.


Prerequisites

There are no strict prerequisites for IR-200, but a basic understanding of networking concepts and operating systems (Windows and Linux) is recommended. Familiarity with fundamental cybersecurity principles will help you grasp the course material more effectively.


THIRD PARTY REGISTRATION

Lumify Work offers certification and training through our partnership with OffSec. This arrangement requires Lumify Work to provide your details to OffSec for course and/or exam registration purposes.



Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.


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