Course Summary

CSX-P remains the first and only comprehensive performance certification testing one’s ability to perform globally validated cybersecurity skills spanning five security functions – Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover – derived from the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

This CSX-P Cybersecurity Practitioner CSX-P course requires that candidates demonstrate critical cybersecurity skills in a live, proctored, virtual environment that assesses their analytical ability to identify assets and resolve network and host cybersecurity issues by applying the foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills required of an evolving cyber first responder.

Business and Security Environment (ID)

Operational Security Readiness (PR)

Threat Detection and Evaluation (DE)

Incident Response and Recovery (RS & RC)

CSX-P Cybersecurity Practitioner
• Business and Security Environment (ID)
• Business Environment
• Digital Infrastructure
• Enterprise Architecture
• Data and Digital Communication
• Security Environment
• Network
• Operating Systems
• Applications
• Virtualization and Cloud

Operational Security Readiness (PR)
• Protection
• Digital and Data Assets
• Ports and Protocols
• Protection Technologies
• Identity and Access Management
• Configuration Management
• Preparedness
• Threat Modeling
• Contingency Planning
• Security Procedures

Threat Detection and Evaluation (DE)
• Monitoring
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Logs and Alerts
• Monitoring Tools and Appliances
• Use Cases
• Penetration Testing
• Analysis
• Network Traffic Analysis
• Packet Capture and Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Research and Correlation

Incident Response and Recovery (RS&RC)
• Incident Handling
• Notifications and Escalation
• Digital Forensics
• Mitigation
• Containment
• Attack Countermeasures
• Corrective Actions
• Restoration
• Security Functions Validation
• Incident Analysis and Reporting
• Lessons Learned and Process Improvement

There are no prerequisites to this course.

Type of Exam: Online lab-based performance exam delivered via remote proctor through PSI Testing Solutions. Number of Items 20 Length of Exam 4 hours (240 minutes) to complete and score the exam. Scoring is immediate. Passing Score 75% Languages English

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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