Security Report Writing

Course Description
Field Notes and Report Writing is a licensed professional development training course that discusses how to efficiently write field notes and reports as a security professional. The training, designed by security experts, will teach the importance of observation and memory skills and the proper procedures when working at an incident scene.
Course Outline
1. Significance of Training and Introduction
2. Field Notes
3. Report Writing
4. Observation Skills
5. Memory Skills
6. Incident Scene Procedures
7. Interviewing Techniques
8. Summary
Course Outcome
Security professionals will have the ability to learn at their own pace and complete four to six hours of dynamic professional development training to further enhance their security career.

Course  Completion
All courses include an end of course examination. Students must pass the exam to receive credit for the training. Certificates will be available online immediately for all students.
Education Assistance
School administrators are available to assist all students during normal business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST. Students may call 1-888-401-9555 or email at info@centralprotection.ca

Module 1: Telling a Story
• My system for effective writing
• Elements of a story
• Theme and plot in security
• The process of writing
Module 2: Writing Penetration Testing Reports
• Preparing for writing while performing the assessment
• Assessment report structure
• Describing findings and recommendations
• Going to extra mile to deliver value with pen test reports
Module 3: Forensic Writing
• A formula for writing case notes
• Compromise assessment structure
• Malware analysis report structure
Module 4: Most Common Writing Mistakes
• Aimless writing and how to recognize it
• Zombie words
• Common language mistakes
• Active vs. Passive voice
• Highlighting technical deficiencies without talking down to people
• Recognizing and eliminating unnecessary words
• Supporting conclusions with evidence