Cybersec First Responder
The CyberSec First Responder® (CFR) is a comprehensive, in-demand certification designed to validate the knowledge and skills required to protect these critical information systems before, during, and after an incident.
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CFR Exam Details
This exam will certify that the candidate can identify, assess, respond to, and protect against security threats and operate a system and network security analysis platform.
The CFR exam is accredited under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to fulfill Directive 8570/8140 requirements.
EXAM CODES
CFR-410*
LAUNCH DATE
March 2022
SUNSET DATE
TBD
70% or 73% depending on exam form. (Note: Forms have been statistically equated.)
NUMBER OF ITEMS
80
ITEM FORMATS
Multiple Choice/Multiple Response
TARGET CANDIDATE
Individuals with between 3 and 5 years of experience working in a computing environment as part of a CERT/CSIRT/SOC who protect critical information systems before, during, and after an incident.
120 minutes (including 5 minutes for Candidate Agreement and 5 minutes for Pearson VUE tutorial)
In person at Pearson VUE test centers or online via Pearson OnVUE online proctoring
CFR-410 CONTRIBUTORS
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Ashley Pearson / blog.onfvp.com
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William Smith Jr, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory / https://www.jhuapl.edu
- Predrag Tasevski / https://predragtasevski.com
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Vanshika Gupta
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Leyla Aliyeva, Proton Technologies Inc. / www.protontechs.com
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Aaron Sanders, Paychex / https://www.paychex.com/
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Kekai Namauu, Dynamic Advancement / www.dynamicadvancement.com
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Ben Ottoman, Avaus / https://www.avaus.com/
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Paul Janes, Fiserv / https://www.fiserv.com/
- Dallas Bishoff, MANUS360 / https://manus360.com/
- Şükrü Durmaz, DIFOSE Digital Forensic Services LLC / www.difose.com
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Paul Dumbleton, Gordon Food Service / https://www.gfs.com/en-us
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Brian Copeland, KBR, Inc. / https://www.kbr.com/en
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Adam Danieluk, ISSA Polska / https://www.issa.org.pl/
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Petr McAllister, Tetrate / https://www.tetrate.io
Cybersecurity Jobs
- System Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Help Desk Technician
- Information System Technician
- Incident Responder
- Incident Response Analyst
- Cyber Crime Investigator
- IT Auditor
- Information Security and IT Auditor
- Systems Analyst
- Network Analyst
- Incident Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Information Assurance Analyst
- Network Defense Technician
- Network Administrator
- Information Systems Security Engineer
Why Get CyberSec First Responder Certified
CyberSec First Responder (CFR) has emerged as the industry standard for those desiring to confirm their abilities to prepare for, defend against, and respond to cybersecurity incident in an ever-evolving threat landscape.|
PROVE YOUR SKILLS
Validate a foundational knowledge of security concepts, common threats, protective steps, and effective responses to security events.
LEAD KNOWLEDGEABLE SECURITY EXPERTS
Verify that applicants and team members have the requisite skills and ability to continuously and consistently identify, assess, and minimize risks and vulnerabilities, while effectively communicating recommended remediation steps with your team and leadership.
Cybersecurity Training
To respond effectively to cybersecurity threats and attacks, you require hands-on practice. CertNexus CFR training discusses key security concepts and actions while providing ample opportunities to practice the required skills of a cybersecurity professional.
Benefits of Strong Cybersecurity
Preparing for a Cyberattack
System hacking attacks, web-based attacks, malware, DoS incidents, advanced persistent threats, hijacking and phishing or impersonation attacks – these are constant risks. It is critical that organizations be prepared for cyberattacks before they happen, identifying and mitigating risks, and putting in place procedures for recognizing and responding to them when they arise. Those holding the CyberSec First Responder certification are prepared to assess threats, reduce vulnerabilities and put in place safeguards to mitigate those risks.
Defending During a Cyberattack
When security incidents occur, cybersecurity professionals must be able to quickly analyze the situation, respond to the attack, isolate and protect information, and prevent further disruption. The Cybersec First Responder certification confirms that cybersecurity specialists are empowered to do just that – take action against the attack while defending their organizations from further threats and intrusions.
Responding After a Cyberattack
After a cyberattack has occurred, taking steps to determine where the vulnerability lies and how to secure it, analyzing the impact of the attack, and making changes to further secure the system is imperative. Investigations must be thorough and accurate. Professionals holding the CyberSec First Responder certification are essential to because they understand exactly what needs to be done.
TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying
Since I earned my CertNexus badge, I became more visible and attractive to a lot of recruiters. I was able to gain employment with an organisation that is data based which I absolutely love. I would recommend CertNexus over and over again.
The questions are really well-crafted to test not only our knowledge but hands-on experiences with certain tools. This certification gave me more confidences in handling cyber security incidents.