All Episodes
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Episode 1 — Decode the GIAC GCIL Exam Blueprint and What It Really Tests
The GIAC Certified Incident Leader (GCIL) exam represents a specialized shift from tactical execution to strategic incident management, and decoding its blueprint is t...
Episode 2 — Master the GCIL Exam Format, Scoring, Proctoring, and Open-Book Tactics
Mastering the logistical nuances of the GCIL exam is just as critical as technical study, as the format requires a disciplined approach to time management and resource...
Episode 3 — Build a Spoken Study Plan That Matches Every GCIL Objective
Building a study plan that incorporates spoken retrieval is an effective way to ensure that the core GCIL objectives are not just memorized but deeply internalized for...
Episode 4 — Exam Acronyms: High-Yield Audio Reference for GCIL Incident Leaders
Acronyms are the shorthand of the security industry, and for an incident leader, a rapid and accurate recall of these terms is essential for maintaining clarity during...
Episode 5 — Essential Terms: Plain-Language Glossary for Fast Incident Management Recall
Developing a plain-language glossary of essential terms allows an incident leader to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders during a hig...
Episode 6 — Apply Security Best Practices to Strategically Prepare for Cyber Incidents
Strategic preparation is the foundation of any successful incident response program, requiring the proactive application of security best practices to harden the envir...
Episode 7 — Build Incident Readiness Using Policies, Playbooks, and Preapproved Decisions
Building incident readiness is an administrative and leadership discipline that utilizes policies, playbooks, and preapproved decisions to remove friction during a rea...
Episode 8 — Operationalize Incident Preparation with Logging, Backups, Access, and Asset Visibility
Operationalizing your preparation involves ensuring that the technical pillars of logging, backups, access control, and asset visibility are fully functional and integ...
Episode 9 — Design the Incident Management Team: Roles, Authority, and Escalation Paths
Designing an effective incident management team requires a clear definition of roles, the delegation of decision-making authority, and the establishment of formal esca...
Episode 10 — Organize for Efficiency: RACI, Handoffs, and Clear Ownership of Tasks
Organizing for efficiency during a high-stakes security event requires a relentless focus on clear task ownership, utilizing tools like the Responsible, Accountable, C...
Episode 11 — Prioritize Team Wellbeing During Incidents with Burnout Prevention and Recovery
Incident leadership involves managing the high-pressure human performance of a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team, where prolonged engagements can lea...
Episode 12 — Plan Training That Sticks: Skills Matrices and Just-in-Time Refreshers
Effective incident management requires a continuous investment in training that utilizes skills matrices and just-in-time refreshers to ensure that every responder is ...
Episode 13 — Run Cyber Exercises That Improve Response: Tabletop, Functional, Full-Scale
Running diverse cyber exercises is a critical preparation move that allows an organization to test its playbooks and its leadership structures in a controlled environm...
Episode 14 — Turn Lessons Learned into Capability with After-Action Reviews and Follow-Through
The transition from incident recovery to long-term capability building is achieved through the disciplined use of an After-Action Review (AAR) and a relentless commitm...
Episode 15 — Spaced Retrieval Review: Preparation, Team Setup, and Training Key Moves
Spaced retrieval is a cognitive strategy used to reinforce your mastery of the preparation, team setup, and training domains before moving into the tactical phases of ...
Episode 16 — Classify the Incident by Attack Type to Set Response Goals
Classification is the critical first tactical move in any security event, as identifying the attack type allows the incident leader to select the correct playbook and ...
Episode 17 — Assess Team Ability in Real Time and Adjust the Plan
Managing a major security incident requires the ability to perform a real-time assessment of your team's capability and to adjust the response plan as the technical re...
Episode 18 — Outline Response Goals That Balance Containment, Recovery, and Business Impact
Outlining response goals is a strategic balancing act where the incident leader must weigh the technical need for containment against the business requirement for serv...
Episode 19 — Master Incident Tracking: Tasking, Owners, Deadlines, and Status Accuracy
Mastering incident tracking is essential for maintaining control over the dozens of workstreams that emerge during a major security engagement, ensuring that every tas...
Episode 20 — Build a Reliable Incident Timeline for Decisions, Evidence, and Updates
Building a reliable incident timeline is a foundational requirement for any professional investigation, providing a forensic record of every attacker activity, technic...