A tailored course, built for your situation
Incident Response Automation for Security Leaders
Turn tabletop exercises into automated, repeatable response workflows , without coding.
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Running tabletops is great , but if nothing changes after the debrief, you're still flying blind during real incidents.
The situation this course is for
Security teams run tabletops, take notes, and file reports. Then when an actual breach hits, they scramble to remember what was agreed. Playbooks exist as PDFs no one reads. Tools aren't integrated. Decisions stall. Minutes turn into hours. The gap between planning and execution is where breaches win. You've already invested in readiness. Now it's time to hardwire it.
Who this is for
Security leader running tabletop exercises but struggling to convert insights into automated, repeatable workflows. Tech-comfortable, no developer support. Needs speed, clarity, and real-world execution.
Who this is not for
Teams with dedicated automation engineers or SOAR platforms already in production. This is for leaders who need to close the gap without waiting for IT.
What you walk away with
- Convert tabletop findings into automated response sequences
- Build integration between detection tools and response actions
- Reduce mean time to respond using pre-built workflow logic
- Eliminate reliance on manual checklists during crisis
- Create living playbooks that update with each exercise
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. From Tabletop to Workflow
Map your last exercise to actionable response paths. Identify decision points, triggers, and handoffs. Turn narrative outcomes into structured logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Review recent exercise report
- List all decision moments
- Tag roles and owners
- Define trigger conditions
- Map escalation paths
- Identify tool handoffs
- Build response tree
- Assign time thresholds
- Document assumptions
- Flag gaps in data
- Prioritize three workflows
- Set automation scope
Module 2. No-Code Automation Foundations
Understand core automation concepts without writing code. Use visual logic, triggers, and actions to simulate response paths.
12 chapters in this module
- What is no-code automation
- Visual workflow builders
- Trigger types explained
- Action chains defined
- Conditional logic setup
- Delay and timeout use
- Error handling basics
- Testing a flow
- Version control for workflows
- Naming conventions
- Access control rules
- Audit trail setup
Module 3. Integrating Detection Tools
Connect SIEM, EDR, and email alerts to response workflows. Automate intake from common security platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- SIEM alert parsing
- EDR integration methods
- Email parsing setup
- API key handling
- Webhook configuration
- Log ingestion formats
- Filtering false positives
- Alert enrichment steps
- Timestamp normalization
- User context lookup
- Asset mapping rules
- Automated triage tags
Module 4. Automated Triage Protocols
Build rules that classify incidents by severity, type, and urgency. Reduce noise and accelerate response.
12 chapters in this module
- Severity scoring model
- Incident categorization
- Auto-tagging rules
- Duplicate detection
- Asset criticality lookup
- User risk score input
- Geolocation filters
- Threat intel lookup
- Domain reputation check
- Automated watchlist add
- Escalation threshold
- Triage summary output
Module 5. Playbook Triggers and Activation
Define precise conditions that launch response workflows. Avoid false starts and ensure timely execution.
12 chapters in this module
- Single alert triggers
- Multi-event correlation
- Time-based conditions
- User behavior flags
- Asset compromise signs
- Threat intel matches
- External feed inputs
- Manual trigger option
- Confirmation steps
- Owner notification rules
- Backup approvers
- Trigger audit log
Module 6. Automated Containment Steps
Isolate systems, disable accounts, and block IPs without waiting for approval.
12 chapters in this module
- Account disable workflow
- Device isolation command
- IP block automation
- DNS sinkhole use
- Firewall rule update
- VLAN quarantine
- Email forwarding stop
- MFA reset trigger
- Session termination
- Data access revoke
- Cloud resource freeze
- Auto-remediation limits
Module 7. Communication Automation
Notify teams, stakeholders, and executives with pre-approved templates. Keep everyone aligned without manual updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Team alert templates
- Executive summary format
- Stakeholder list build
- Escalation path rules
- Status update frequency
- Auto-draft email
- SMS alert setup
- Slack channel posts
- Incident log entry
- Legal team notification
- PR team flag
- Auto-close message
Module 8. Evidence Collection Workflows
Automate data preservation across endpoints, cloud, and network. Ensure chain of custody is maintained.
12 chapters in this module
- Endpoint snapshot trigger
- Cloud log export
- DNS query history
- Email header save
- File hash collection
- Registry key backup
- Memory dump request
- Proxy log pull
- Authentication log save
- Auto-timestamp evidence
- Storage location setup
- Chain of custody log
Module 9. Cross-Team Coordination
Sync response actions with IT, legal, and PR. Automate handoffs and status updates.
12 chapters in this module
- IT task assignment
- Legal hold trigger
- PR statement queue
- HR notification rule
- Vendor alert setup
- Third-party access
- Status sync method
- Shared timeline build
- Approval gate setup
- Handoff confirmation
- Escalation path
- Auto-close coordination
Module 10. Post-Incident Automation
Automate debrief scheduling, report generation, and playbook updates after every response.
12 chapters in this module
- Debrief calendar invite
- Attendee list build
- Report template fill
- Metrics auto-pull
- Timeline reconstruction
- Gap analysis prompt
- Playbook update request
- Training flag
- Policy change suggestion
- Lessons learned save
- Archive incident data
- Close loop confirmation
Module 11. Testing and Validation
Safely simulate automated workflows. Validate logic, timing, and integration before going live.
12 chapters in this module
- Test environment setup
- Mock alert injection
- Workflow dry run
- Timing validation
- Owner alert check
- Action confirmation
- Error simulation
- Fallback path test
- Audit log review
- Stakeholder feedback
- Approval for go-live
- Version deployment
Module 12. Scaling Response Programs
Expand automation across teams and incident types. Build a repeatable model for continuous improvement.
12 chapters in this module
- Template library build
- Playbook versioning
- Team onboarding steps
- Training automation
- Audit schedule setup
- Compliance mapping
- Regulatory alignment
- Metrics dashboard
- Improvement cycle
- Feedback integration
- Cross-org sharing
- Maturity assessment
How this maps to your situation
- Running tabletops but no follow-through
- Manual playbooks slow response
- Teams out of sync during incidents
- Leadership lacks visibility
Before vs. after
Before
Tabletop exercises end with reports that gather dust. Real incidents still trigger chaos, manual work, and delayed decisions.
After
Every tabletop improves automated playbooks. Real breaches trigger precise, pre-tested workflows , reducing response time and human error.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module , designed to be completed at your pace, with immediate application to current workflows.
If nothing changes
Without automation, your team will keep relying on memory and PDFs during crises. That means slower containment, higher risk of mistakes, and longer exposure windows , especially as threats grow more complex.
How this compares to the alternatives
Most automation courses assume developer support or SOAR platform access. This course is built for security leaders who need to act now , using tools they already have and no-code platforms they can control.
Frequently asked
Do I need coding experience?
No. The course uses visual workflow builders and plain-language logic , no coding required.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this work with my current tools?
Yes. Modules cover integration with common platforms like SIEM, EDR, email, and cloud services using no-code automation tools.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module , designed to be completed at your pace, with immediate application to current workflows..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours