Be the first one to respond in the event of a cyber attack
Develop an emergency plan for a company to follow during a cyber attack
Report to management and law enforcement about the consequences of a cyber attack
Overview
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Security incident responders, also called intrusion analysts or incident response engineers, are like the "firefighters" of the cyber world. Companies can take steps to safeguard their computer networks and systems, but sometimes prevention is not enough and cyber attacks still happen. Sensitive data like customer credit card information can be stolen, entire websites could be brought down or altered, or personal contact information can be leaked. When this happens, incident responders must act quickly to find the source of the attack and shut it down. They will also analyze how the attack happened, determine the scope of the damage, and how to prevent it from happening again.
What is Incident Response and Why is it Important?
Do You Have the Skills and Characteristics of a Security Incident Responder?
Reading Comprehension:?Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking:?Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening:?Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving:?Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Speaking:?Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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