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Develop cyber security incident response plans

Develop cyber security incident response plans

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCYS405
State Code
OBV12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and develop a response plan for cyber security incidents. It applies to individuals who work in information technology security, including network and security specialists, and apply a range of cyber security threat skills and knowledge to support all business functions plans for incidents. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan incident response plans
  • 1.1 Identify and gather information on organisational environment, procedures and processes and cyber security threats
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm ideas and plans with management and gain approval in developing response plans
  • 1.3 Establish response committee and roles and responsibilities of each individual according to organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Identify required services and assets in developing test plans
2. Develop and confirm incident response plans
  • 2.1 Establish and confirm recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO) in disaster recovery according to organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Discuss and establish test scenarios
  • 2.3 Establish and confirm test frequency according to organisational requirements
  • 2.4 Develop test baselines and metrics according to organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Confirm and document draft test plans with required personnel and respond to feedback accordingly
  • 2.6 Test cyber security incident response plan according to testing procedures
  • 2.7 Identify, address and report errors noted in testing phase, within scope of own role
3. Finalise incident response plans
  • 3.1 Discuss lessons learnt in testing response plans and adjust test plans accordingly
  • 3.2 Obtain sign-off with required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Record, document and store test plans according to organisational procedures
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