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Cybersecurity Awareness Training

U.S. Dept. of HSS Security Awareness Training
https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ocio/cybersecurity/security-awareness-training/index.html
Cybe​r Awareness Training
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training - Module 1
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training - Module 2
  • Rules of Behavior Overview - Module 3
  • Phishing Training
Role Based Training
  • Cybersecurity Essentials Training
  • Information Security for IT Administrators
  • Role Based Training for Executives and Managers

CUI Training

DOD CUI Program Information
https://www.dodcui.mil/
Training Resources
  • CUI Training Guide
  • CUI Awareness Campaign
  • DOD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training IF141.06
  • DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training Student Guide

Additional CUI Resources
  • CUI Limited Dissemination Controls
  • CUI Registry
  • CUI Notice 2019-03: Destroying Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in paper form
  • CUI Markings Document
  • CUI Marking Tips
CUI Marking Training & Resources
  • CUI Marking Handbook
  • DOD CUI Awareness and Marking
  • NARA CUI Registry of Markings
  • DOD CUI Registry
  • DOD CUI Distribution Notice

Privileged User Training

CISA: Privileged Account Management Best Practices
Link: cisa.gov
What it covers: Key principles for managing privileged accounts, reducing risk of misuse.
Best for: Privileged users & admins.
SANS OUCH! Newsletter (Free)
Link: sans.org
What it covers: Easy-to-read monthly topics (e.g. password hygiene, insider threat, MFA). Can be adapted to privileged user training.
Best for: All privileged users, technical staff.
Cybrary: Privileged Access Management (Free Modules)
Link: cybrary.it
What it covers: Teaches PAM basics, secure use of privileged accounts, common risks.
Best for: Admins, MSP staff, elevated role holders.​
Alison: Identity & Access Management Fundamentals
Link: alison.com
​What it covers: IAM principles: user lifecycle, role-based access control, privilege management.
Best for: Admins, IAM practitioners.
DFIR Diva: Free IR & Admin Training Resources
Link: dfirdiva.com​
What it covers: Curated free materials on account security, access control, insider threats.
​Best for: Admins & IR teams.​

Incident Response (IR) Training

CISA: Incident Response and Awareness Training – webinars for general audiences (managers, business leaders, etc.)
Topics: Ransomware, Indicators of Compromise, log management, etc.
Link: cisa.gov
Level: Intro / awareness level
CISA Learning: Incident Response Training
CISA Learning: Incident Response Training – on demand modules, hands-on cyber range options, beginner to intermediate IR training. 
​Link: cisa.gov
Level: Beginner to Intermediate​
Cybrary: Incident Response Lifecycle Course
Cybrary: Incident Response Lifecycle Course – covers  planning an IR plan, triage & categorization, detection, response, recovery, communicating with stakeholders, after-action reporting.
​Link: cybrary.it
Level: Intermediate (some foundational knowledge helpful)​​
DFIR Diva: Free Incident Response Training Plan
DFIR Diva: Free Incident Response Training Plan – a self-paced curated plan dividing training into parts (for beginners, plus deeper IR/forensics/malware analysis etc.). ​Link: dfirdiva.com
​Level: Beginner → Intermediate / Aspiring IR roles
DFIR Diva: Incident Response (SOC, CSIRT, CERT, IRT)
DFIR Diva: Incident Response (SOC, CSIRT, CERT, IRT) – listing of free / affordable training / workshops, labs, etc., specifically in DFIR (Digital Forensics & IR) domain. ​Link: dfirdiva.com​
Level: All levels, but many are more technical
​Coursera: Cyber Incident Response
​Coursera: Cyber Incident Response – a short (~1 hour) module covering fundamentals: incident response phases, creating IR teams, incident playbooks, basics of technical detection & response.
Link: coursera.org
Level: ​Intro / beginner level

IR Training – Role Based Training

All Staff & General Users
Goal: Recognize incidents, report quickly, avoid unsafe actions. 
  • cisa.gov : Covers ransomware basics, phishing indicators, reporting requirements. 
  • coursera.org : Helps explain what an IR plan is, phases, and user responsibilities. 
Evidence: Completion records, attendance logs, signed acknowledgment of “how to report.”
Managers & Supervisors
Know escalation paths, approve/communicate during incidents, enforce policies. 
  • cia.gov : modules on incident planning, tabletop exercises, communication with stakeholders. 
  • cybrary.it : covers leadership responsibilities in preparation, response, recovery, after-action reporting. 
Evidence: Training certificates, tabletop exercise reports, documented participation. ​
IT/System Administrators
Detect, contain, recover from incidents, follow playbooks.​​
  • dfirdiva.com : Step-by-step self-paced roadmap for admins and SOC-type staff.
  • cisa.gov : Hands-on cyber range / exercise content available free for U.S. organizations.​
​Screenshots of completed labs, exercise reports, system log reviews.
Security, SOC Analysts, Incident Handlers
Full lifecycle IR handling, forensic triage, technical containment.
  • training.dfirdiva.com : Curated free labs, capture-the-flag style scenarios, workshops.
  • cybrary.it : Focused modules for those directly running investigations
​Completion certificates, captured logs from exercises, post-incident reports authored.
Compliance, Audit, Legal, & HR
Understand IR policy, evidence collection, breach notification, regulatory alignment. 
  • coursera.org : Explains phases & roles; good non-technical overview.
  • cisa.gov : Covers communications and compliance topics in incident response.

FIRST Training

FIRST – Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams​
 Link: https://www.first.org/about/
FIRST Training Resources
  • FIRST CSIRT Basic Course
  • FIRST Threat Intelligence Fundamentals Course
  • FIRST Threat Intel Pipelines Course
  • Malware Analysis
  • DDoS Mitigation Fundamentals
  • DNS: Prevention, Detection, Disruption and Defense
  • Mastering CVSSv3.1
  • Introduction to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System Version 4.0
  • PSIRT Training
  • Incident Handling for Policy Makers
  • Breach Workshop
  • Conducting Exercises to Improve IR
  • IPv6 Security
  • FIRST Security Bootcamp

Center for Development of Security Excellence

CDSE General Training
https://www.cdse.edu/
CDSE DoD Mandatory CUI Training (IF141.06)
CDSE eLearning Catalog & Toolkits
CDSE CUI Course Resources
Insider Threat Training
  • Insider Threat Program
  • Insider Threat Awareness INT101.16
  • Insider Threat Awareness Student Guide
  • Resources Insider Threat 
Security Awareness Training
  • ​Suspicious Emails CI021.16
  • Cybersecurity Awareness CS130.16
  • DOD Annual Security Awareness Refresher IF142.06
  • Security Posters
Role Based Training
  • Cybersecurity for Security Personnel Course CS160.16
  • Privileged User Cybersecurity Responsibilities DS-IA112.16
  • CDSE Webinars and Conferences
Supply Chain Training
Supply Chain Threat Awareness CI102.16
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