ICTSAS524 - Develop, Implement, and Evaluate an Incident Response Plan
Develop and implement incident response plans to handle cyber threats. Learn to minimise risk, protect operations, and meet regulatory requirements, building a resilient strategy through planning, testing, and continuous improvement.
estimated duration
40-60 Hrs (Self-paced). Learners are given up to 12 months to complete the course.
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Assessments
This accredited course leads to a Statement of Attainment for ICTSAS524 - Develop, Implement, and Evaluate an Incident Response Plan, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279).
Note: All assessments are aligned with the requirements of ICTSAS524 and reflect real contract performance management practices.
AUD $249.00 $330.00 25%
Discounted full fee until 31 July.
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What You'll Learn?
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Understand the essential components of an effective incident response plan.
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Conduct risk assessments and align with ISO 27001, NIST, and the Privacy Act 1988.
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Respond to malware, phishing, data breaches, and emerging threats.
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Collect forensic evidence and support post-incident analysis.
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Evaluate and improve security posture using KPIs and regulatory benchmarks.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.
Topics Covered
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Incident Response Foundations
Threat Landscape Industry Frameworks Compliance Requirements
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Plan Development
Risk Assessments Role Delegation Reporting Structures Forensic Readiness
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Plan Implementation
Malware Response Red Teaming Penetration Testing Communication Protocols
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Evaluation and Improvement
Post-Incident Reviews Policy Refinement Resilience Building Compliance Tracking
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Build incident response plans aligned with international standards.
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Respond effectively to real-world cyber incidents and system breaches.
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Implement evidence-based improvements and policy updates.
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Conduct stakeholder communication and compliance reporting.
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Strengthen organisational resilience against evolving threats.
Learning Pathway
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Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.
Go Further
Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
Your Future Pathways
After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::
- Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
- Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Unlock when you add Accredited Certification or Professional Track)
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(Essential & Premium)
AUD $249.00 $330.00 25%
Discounted full fee until 31 July.
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