Cyber Incident Response

 In this module students will learn the skill in implementing and testing a network infrastructure incident response and business continuity plan. These plans are essential playbooks to which organisations will refer to when under a cyber-attack. 

LO1 Examine the fundamentals of business continuity and incident response management within the context of an organisation's cybersecurity risk
environment, ensuring the essential components such as policies, plans and procedures meet internationally recognised standards.
LO2 Assess the incident response lifecycle and analyse the critical steps to ensure successful management of cybersecurity incidents, including incident
documentation and communications.
LO3 Examine the importance of establishing a suitable Incident Response Team, identifying the diverse skillsets and competencies required, including
outsourced partnerships where appropriate.
LO4 Evaluate and test an organisation's incident response procedures using appropriate Incident Response Metrics.
LO5 Conduct a Cyber Incident Lessons Learned exercise, identifying improvements to incident response plans and procedures, ensuring continuous learning for
future incidents.

Entry will be considered to any learner wishing to reskill in the area of cybersecurity and that already hold a Level 8 honours degree in any discipline. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria and wish to reskill in cybersecurity will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Entry will also be considered recognising the prior learning of applicants using MTU Recognition of Prior Learning policy.                        

Course Contact: Gillian.ocarroll@mtu.ie