Cyber First Responder

Cybersecurity First Responder (CFR)

Course overview

FREE 32-hour instructor-led course examines identifying and analyzing cybersecurity attacks targeting critical infrastructure.

Date & Time

July 7-10, 2026
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location

USCA's Aiken Energy and Innovation Exchange
151 Newberry Street NW
Aiken, SC 29801

Target audience

Technical personnel and managers responsible for responding to cybersecurity incidents within public or private sector organizations.

Prerequisites

• 2 years of cyber or IT experience
• Understanding of networking
• Knowledge of operating systems

About this course

Cybersecurity First Responder prepares technical personnel to effectively detect, analyze, contain, eradicate, and recover from cyber-based attacks targeting critical infrastructure systems. Through instructor-led lecture and immersive lab exercises, participants simulate real-world cyber incidents and apply structured incident response methodologies. Emphasis is placed on attack identification, evidence evaluation, mitigation procedures, and post-incident review.