Cyber Security & Incident Management

Flashcards covering key concepts in Cyber Security and Incident Management based on lecture notes.

What does the unit on Cyber Security & Incident Management focus on?

It focuses on cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, protection methods, incident management, and forensic disciplines.

What are the five core skills required in Cyber Security and Incident Management?

Knowing cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, forensics, risk assessment, and designing comprehensive cyber security plans.

What incident led to Tesco Bank being fined £16.4M in 2016?

Tesco Bank failed to protect account holders from a cyber attack due to deficiencies in its security measures.

What happened during the 2011 PlayStation cyber attack?

77 million user accounts were compromised, leading to a network outage for a week and a fine of £250,000 for Sony.

How many new cyber security attacks are reported each day?

Nearly 4000 new cyber security attacks occur each day.

What should you analyze when investigating a cyber security incident?

You should examine evidence from incidents and relevant security documentation for making recommendations for improvement.

What is the purpose of creating a Cyber Security Protection Plan?

To assess vulnerabilities, evaluate risk severity, and establish measures to protect an organization's networked systems.

What is one method hackers use to conduct attacks?

Hackers may use phishing emails to trick individuals into providing sensitive information.

How often does a company fall victim to a ransomware attack?

Every 14 seconds, a company falls victim to a ransomware attack.

What audience is the unit designed to prepare?

It prepares students for IT courses in higher education and technician-level roles in related areas.