The Phases of Emergency Management - Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery

Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Security Incidents and Investigations
Main Topics:

1. Overview of Security Incidents: Definitions and Classifications
2. Common Types of Security Incidents (Physical, Cyber, Insider Threats, etc.)
3. Legal and Ethical Considerations
4. Principles of Investigation
5. Roles and Responsibilities in Incident Response

Day 2: Case-Based Introduction & Preparation for Incident Response
Main Topics:

1. Case Study: Anatomy of a Real-World Incident
2. Incident Response Plans and Frameworks
3. Forming and Training Incident Response Teams
4. Tools and Technologies for Detection and Monitoring

Day 3: Evidence Handling and Initial Response
Main Topics:

1. Evidence Handling: Chain of Custody and Documentation
2. Initial Reporting and Triage Procedures
3. Coordination with Internal and External Stakeholders
4. Investigation Techniques and Methodologies

Day 4: Conducting the Investigation
Main Topics:

1. Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects
2. Collecting and Analyzing Physical and Digital Evidence
3. Root Cause Analysis and Timeline Reconstruction
4. Maintaining Objectivity and Avoiding Bias
5. Realistic Scenario: Mock Investigation Workshop

Day 5: Incident Management and Post-Investigation Activities
Main Topics:

1. Incident Containment, Mitigation, and Recovery
2. Communicating During and After an Incident
3. Writing Investigation Reports and Executive Briefings
4. Legal Action and Disciplinary Measures
5. Lessons Learned and Preventive Measures
6. Final Simulation: Full Incident Management Exercise