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Integration of Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management in Cyber-enabled Incidents

Lesson 26/32 | Study Time: Min
Course: Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security


Integration of Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management in Cyber-enabled Incidents

As a response to the increasing amount of cyber threats, organizations have to develop effective strategies for disaster recovery and crisis management. The integration of these two aspects is crucial in managing cyber-enabled incidents.

Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management: A Strategic Balancing Act

Organizations must be prepared for unexpected crises or disasters, especially those that concern cyber security. These can range from minor system glitches to major incidents such as ransomware attacks or massive data breaches. Disaster recovery is a crucial part of any organization’s incident management plan. It outlines how an organization can restore its systems and data after a disaster, while minimizing downtime and disruption.

The Role of Disaster Recovery in Incident Response

Cybersecurity incidents can have a significant impact on an organization's operations and reputation. A well-planned and executed disaster recovery strategy is a key part of mitigating these impacts. It may involve measures like creating regular backups of critical data, setting up redundant systems for failover, and conducting regular tests to ensure these measures work when needed.

For example, in 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack affected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. While the attack was devastating for many organizations, those who had effective disaster recovery plans in place were able to restore their systems and data with minimal disruption.


Crisis Management: Effective Communication is Key

In parallel with disaster recovery, crisis management comes into play. This involves strategies and tactics for communicating with internal and external stakeholders during an incident. It requires transparency, empathy, and swift action to reassure stakeholders that the organization is handling the situation effectively.

In the aftermath of the Equifax data breach in 2017, the company's crisis management was heavily criticized. Poor communication and delayed response eroded trust and caused significant damage to the company's reputation.


Integration of Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management

Integrating disaster recovery and crisis management is a vital part of the response to cyber-enabled incidents. While disaster recovery focuses on technical aspects, crisis management is about managing the situation's perception. Both must be coordinated for an effective response. This includes ensuring that the CERT team's technical responses align with communications to stakeholders.

In conclusion, the integration of disaster recovery and crisis management is crucial in managing cyber-enabled incidents. By ensuring a strong disaster recovery plan and effective crisis management strategies, organizations can minimize the damage caused by cybersecurity incidents and recover more efficiently.

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Class Sessions

1- Introduction 2- Cryptography: Understanding the concept and application of cryptography. 3- Symmetric and asymmetric modes: Understanding the different modes and approaches in cryptography. 4- Cryptographic methods and standards: Assessing how cryptographic methods and standards support the security of cyber-enabled networks and devices. 5- Standards, regulations, and laws: Understanding the standards, regulations, and laws related to encryption in business and government organizations. 6- Methods of attack on encrypted data: Understanding the different methods of attack used to target encrypted data. 7- Additional encryption methods: Assessing the availability of additional encryption methods. 8- Escrow and recovery principles. 9- Evaluation of existing encryption. 10- Designing an encryption plan. 11- Recommended courses of action. 12- Introduction 13- Investigation lifecycle: Understand the stages involved in a digital investigation from initiation to conclusion. 14- Digital domain investigation organization and management: Explain how a digital investigation is organized and managed within a digital domain. 15- Tools for digital investigations: Analyze the range of tools available to support digital investigations in different situations. 16- Selection of tools for digital investigations: Select the appropriate tools to carry out a digital investigation for a given situation. 17- Skills required for investigations and forensics work: Explain the types of skills required to undertake various investigations and forensic-related. 18- Dynamics of forming and integrating investigation teams: Explain the dynamics involved in forming and integrating digital investigation teams. 19- Plan for the formation of investigation and forensics teams: Develop a plan for the formation of an investigation and forensics team. 20- Retrieval of evidence from mobile and IoT devices: Explain how evidence can be retrieved from mobile devices and IoT devices. 21- Safeguarding evidential integrity in digital investigations: Analyze how evidential integrity is safeguarded during digital investigations. 22- Storage and presentation of evidence. 23- Introduction 24- Incident Management: Planning and Response 25- Business Continuity Management in Incident Planning and Response 26- Integration of Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management in Cyber-enabled Incidents 27- Impact of Crisis Communications. 28- Introduction 29- Senior leadership in a tech sector setting: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of senior leaders in the technology industry. 30- Integration of management and operational programs: Exploring the importance of integrating management and operational programs for optimum performance. 31- Risk management and threat identification: Understanding how risk management and threat identification are integrated into wider corporate strategy. 32- Data protection legislation and strategic Leadership.
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