CFR-310.AK1
Cybersec First Responder (CFR)
Prepare for the CFR certification and pass the exam CFR-310. Detect threats faster, shut them down smarter, and own Threat Detection & Analysis skills that will get you hired.
- Practice in 42 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 17 Interactive Lessons and 59 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 203 Practice Test Questions and 1 Full Length Tests
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42 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
17Interactive Lessons
59Topics
42LiveLab
203Practice Test Questions
12Videos
362Flashcards
381Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Enroll in our CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310) Course to sharpen your instincts, respond like an expert, and lead the charge when cyber threats hit.
In this course, assess real-world risks, decode the threat landscape, and dive deep into system and network attacks (social engineering, malware, DoS, cloud threats, you name it). Learn how attackers move, hide, and exfiltrate data. From there, flip the script with vulnerability management, penetration testing, and forensic investigations.
With hands-on labs, you’ll train to take control of SIEM tools, threat modeling, log analysis, and incident response scenarios. From identifying threats to securing evidence, this course equips you with everything to pass the CFR-310 exam and level up your cyber defense skills.
- Threat Detection & Analysis: Identify, classify, and analyze evolving cyber threats using real-world threat modeling and reconnaissance techniques.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Assess information security risks and apply effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities across systems.
- Incident Response & Recovery: Develop the skills to contain, respond to, and recover from security breaches using proven incident handling frameworks.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability scans, analyze results, and strengthen your organization's defenses.
- Digital Forensics & Investigation: Master the art of investigating cyber incidents: collecting evidence, analyzing compromised systems, and documenting findings.
- Security Intelligence & Log Analysis: Use tools like SIEM and network log analyzers to monitor environments, detect anomalies, and generate actionable security insights.
Target Career Roles
- Incident Analyst
- Incident Responder
- Network Security Engineer
- Network Defense Technician
- Information Assurance Analyst
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
17 Interactive Lessons · 59 topics01 Introduction 3 topics +
- Course Description
- Course-Specific Technical Requirements
- How to Use This Course
02 Assessing Information Security Risk 5 topics +
- Topic A: Identify the Importance of Risk Management
- Topic B: Assess Risk
- Topic C: Mitigate Risk
- Topic D: Integrate Documentation into Risk Management
- Summary
03 Analyzing the Threat Landscape 3 topics +
- Topic A: Classify Threats and Threat Profiles
- Topic B: Perform Ongoing Threat Research
- Summary
04 Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments 4 topics · 13 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Implement Threat Modeling
- Topic B: Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance
- Topic C: Assess the Impact of Social Engineering
- Summary
13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments 8 topics · 12 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks
- Topic B: Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks
- Topic C: Assess the Impact of Malware
- Topic D: Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks
- Topic E: Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents
- Topic F: Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security
- Topic G: Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security
- Summary
12 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Assess Command and Control Techniques
- Topic B: Assess Persistence Techniques
- Topic C: Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques
- Topic D: Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques
- Topic E: Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques
- Summary
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Managing Vulnerabilities in the Organization 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan
- Topic B: Assess Common Vulnerabilities
- Topic C: Conduct Vulnerability Scans
- Summary
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Implementing Penetration Testing to Evaluate Security 3 topics +
- Topic A: Conduct Penetration Tests on Network Assets
- Topic B: Follow Up on Penetration Testing
- Summary
09 Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence 4 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform
- Topic B: Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources
- Topic C: Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources
- Summary
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Analyzing Log Data 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs
- Topic B: Use SIEM Tools for Analysis
- Summary
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Analyze Incidents with Windows-Based Tools
- Topic B: Analyze Incidents with Linux-Based Tools
- Topic C: Analyze Malware
- Topic D: Analyze Indicators of Compromise
- Summary
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents 4 topics +
- Topic A: Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture
- Topic B: Contain and Mitigate Incidents
- Topic C: Prepare for Forensic Investigation as a CSIRT
- Summary
13 Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents 4 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan
- Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence
- Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation
- Summary
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Appendix A: Mapping CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-310) Objectives to Course Content +
15 Appendix B: Regular Expressions 1 topics +
- Topic A: Parse Log Files with Regular Expressions
16 Appendix C: Security Resources 1 topics +
- Topic A: List of Security Resources
17 Appendix D: U.S. Department of Defense Operational Security Practices 1 topics +
- Topic A: Summary of U.S. Department of Defense Operational Security Practices
Hands-On Labs Our edge
42 LiveLabs- Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
- Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of UDP
- Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of TCP
- Finding the MAC Address of a System
- Getting Information about UDP Ports
- Getting Information about TCP Ports
- Using the tracert Command
- Scanning the Local Network
- Displaying Metadata Information
- Getting UDP Settings
- Getting TCP Settings
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Analyzing Traffic Captured from Site Survey Software (kismet)
- Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
- Using TCPdump
- Using NetWitness Investigator
- Using a Numeric IP Address to Locate a Web Server
- Using OWASP ZAP
- Exploiting LDAP-Based Authentication
- Performing a Memory-Based Attack
- Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
- Confirming the Spoofing Attack in Wireshark
- Using the hping Program
- Getting Information about DNS
- Enabling the peek performance option
- Using Global Regular Expressions Print (grep)
- Using the dd Utility
- Using the Event Viewer
- Obtaining IP Route Information from the IP Routing Table
- Using MBSA
- Obtaining Information about the Net Firewall Profile
- Obtaining Information about Different IP versions
- Obtaining the IP version supported by a network adapter
- Analyzing Linux Logs for Security Intelligence
- Exploring Windows File Registry
- Using FTK Imager
- Using the Disk Defragmenter Microsoft Drive Optimizer
- Using a Hex Editor
- Converting the FAT32 Partition to NTFS Using cmd
- Converting an NTFS Partition to FAT32 Using Disk Management
- Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS Using Disk Management
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
Cybersec First Responder (CFR) Details
Get certified for the CertNexus CFR certification exam with the CyberSec First Responder (CFR) course and lab. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe, online environment. The CFR training course and lab cover the CFR-310 exam objectives and provide the required knowledge required to deal with a changing threat landscape. After completing the course, you will be able to assess risk and vulnerabilities, acquire data, perform analysis, continuously communicate, recommend remediation actions, and accurately report results.
Questions
100
(per exam)
Duration
120 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
70% or 71%, depending on exam form
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 771.75
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple Choice/Multiple Response
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
203 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
CFR-310.AK1
CertNexus credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Has the CFR‑310 exam retired?+
Yes, the CFR‑310 (CyberSec First Responder) exam has officially been retired and is no longer available. It has been replaced by a newer CertNexus exam version, CFR-410.
How do I become a CFR?+
To become a CyberSec First Responder, you need to:
- Prepare for and pass the current CertNexus CFR exam (previously CFR‑310).
- Gain hands-on experience with network defense, incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability management, data collection, and digital forensics.
What are the benefits of CFR?+
- Validated skills: Proves you can identify, assess, respond to, and protect against security threats across IT environments.
- DoD recognition: Meets U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570/8140 requirements, enhancing credentials for security roles.
- Career advancement: Helps secure roles like incident responder, security analyst, network analyst, and more.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
Here are the prerequisite of the CFR-310 exam:
- At least two years (recommended) of experience or education in computer network security technology, or a related field.
- The ability or curiosity to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management.
- Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in network environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs.
- General knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance
- safeguards in computing environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, basic authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and anti-malware mechanisms.
- Foundation-level skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments. Entry-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching.
- General or practical knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols, including, but not limited to, TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHCP.
What is the exam registration fee?+
USD 771.75
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple Choice/Multiple Response
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 100 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
120 minutes
What is the passing score?+
70% or 71%, depending on exam form
What is the exam's retake policy?+
Any candidates who do not pass a CertNexus certification exam on the first attempt are eligible for one free retake after 30 calendar days from the time they took the initial exam. All CertNexus certification exam vouchers include one free retake. Candidates must purchase another voucher for any subsequent attempts beyond the first free retake.
What is the validity of the certification?+
TBD (Typically 3 years from Launch Date)
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Be First to Respond
This CyberSec First Responder course gives you real-world skills in threat detection, incident response, and cyber forensics.
- 1 year of full access
- 42 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required