Cyber and Data Breach Incident Management
About This Course
1. Deep Understanding of Cybersecurity Threats: Learners will gain a profound understanding of various cy-bersecurity threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and insider threats. They will be able to iden-tify and assess the risks associated with these threats.
2. Effective Incident Response: Graduates will be skilled in formulating and executing incident response plans. They will know how to react swiftly and efficiently when a cyber or data breach occurs, minimizing damage and downtime.
3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Learners will comprehend the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding data breaches. They will be equipped to ensure their organizations comply with relevant laws, which is essential for avoiding legal penalties.
4. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Graduates will be able to assess cybersecurity risks within their organiza-tions and implement effective mitigation strategies. This skill is critical in proactively protecting against po-tential threats.
5. Incident Investigation: Learners will acquire the ability to conduct thorough investigations into cyber and da-ta breaches. They will know how to gather evidence, analyze it, and determine the extent of a breach.
6. Communication and Reporting: Graduates will be proficient in transparently communicating incidents to rel-evant stakeholders, including senior management, legal teams, and affected parties. They will prepare comprehensive incident reports.
7. Cybersecurity Best Practices: Learners will be well-versed in cybersecurity best practices, including network security, access control, encryption, and user awareness. They will know how to implement these practices effectively.
8. Security Technologies: The course will introduce learners to various security technologies and tools com-monly used in incident management. They will gain hands-on experience with these tools.
9. Business Continuity Planning: Graduates will understand the importance of business continuity plans
What You'll Learn
Types of security incidents
Types of data breaches.
Gather relevant information about incidents
Topics:
• A clear breakdown of what constitutes a cyber incident vs. a da-ta-related incident.
• The impact of such incidents on businesses, economies, and in-dividuals.
• Case studies of notable cyber and data-related incidents.
• The implications of under-reporting or delaying the reporting of incidents. Discussion: Real-world impacts of cyber incidents.
• Case Study Review: Analyzing the steps taken during a past incident.
: Detection of Incidents
Incident detection and reporting protocols
Report incidents, in line with incident management protocols.
System and User Group Identification
Impact of incidents on systems and users
Categorisation guidelines for incidents
Identify the systems and user groups affected by the incident based on information gathered
Topics:
• Tracing Methods: Techniques to trace back to affected systems after a breach.
• User Groups: How to categorize and identify groups at risk.
• Data Safeguarding: Immediate steps to secure data after detection.
• Workshop: Identifying affected users in a mock data set.
• Group Task: Crafting a response plan based on the user group affected.
Effective Communication During Incidents
Communication strategies and protocols for cyber and data incidents
Perform first responder troubleshooting on cyber-related, data-related or security incidents, by following pre-determined procedures
Topics:
• Importance of Timely Communication: Impact on trust and brand reputation.
• Crafting Alerts: How to frame alerts to be clear and actionable.
• In summary, learners completing this level 2 course will possess the knowledge to identify, categorize, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. They will develop practical skills in incident detection, reporting, and mitigation, ensuring a proactive and effective approach to incident management.
Entry Requirements
GCE "N" levels or its equivalent or three years working experience.