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🔐 Cybersecurity✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 7🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Incident Response Specialist
NSQF Level 7
Lead cyber incident investigations, forensic analysis, threat containment and post-incident recovery planning aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 7 (SSC/Q8506). Incident Response Specialists are among the most critical professionals during cyber crises, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.
₹5–10L
Avg Salary
L 7
NSQF Level
30 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 7
ABC Credits30 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹5–10 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8506| QP Code | SSC/Q8506 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 7 |
| ABC Credits | 30 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q8506MandatorySSC/N8510
Lead incident detection, triage and scoping
45 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8511
Conduct digital forensics and malware analysis
60 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8512
Manage containment, eradication, recovery and threat hunting
45 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8513
Lead incident command, communication and post-incident review
30 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
9 outcomes01
Lead the full incident response lifecycle aligned with NIST SP 800-61 and SANS PICERL
02
Perform host, network and memory forensics to scope and reconstruct incidents
03
Analyse malware behaviour to determine impact and indicators of compromise
04
Coordinate containment, eradication and recovery across technical and business teams
05
Conduct threat hunting and proactive compromise assessment using MITRE ATT&CK
06
Manage major-incident command, communications and regulatory notification under the DPDP Act
07
Preserve evidence to forensic and legal standards with maintained chain of custody
08
Lead post-incident reviews and drive detection and process improvements
09
Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks and tabletop exercises
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
10 modulesSSC/Q8506
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10
Modules
🎯
9
Outcomes
📋
5
NOS Units
🏆
L7
NSQF
01
Incident Response Frameworks & Program Management
7 topics
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02
Detection, Triage & Scoping
7 topics
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03
Host & Disk Forensics
7 topics
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04
Memory & Network Forensics
7 topics
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05
Malware Analysis for Responders
7 topics
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06
Containment, Eradication & Recovery
7 topics
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07
Threat Hunting & Compromise Assessment
7 topics
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08
Incident Command & Crisis Communication
7 topics
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09
Post-Incident Review & Improvement
7 topics
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10
Capstone: Major Incident Simulation
7 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Incident Response Specialist. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Incident Response Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
VolatilityAutopsyPlaso (log2timeline)FTK ImagerThe Sleuth KitVelociraptorWiresharkZeekSplunkMicrosoft SentinelYARACuckoo SandboxREMnuxKAPETheHiveMISPMITRE ATT&CK NavigatorSysmon
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
16 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasisPalo Alto NetworksCheck PointCrowdstrikeRapid7