Assess Capital One’s and Home Depot’s incident response based on the basic elements of an incident response plan
Assess Capital One’s and Home Depot’s incident response based on the basic elements of an incident response plan.MD-72 pagesCreate a matrix of common enterprise security leadership positions (e.g. CISO, CIO, consultant, security engineer) and map applicable CSA certifications. How can CSA certifications augment vendor-specific training and certification?MD-8 3 pagesDraft a short paper that responds to the following prompt: Contrast the risk management approach articulated in ICD 503 with FEDRAMP’s NIST-800.37-based approach. Adhere to the APA reference standard and you should cite all sources used to support your writing.
Resources:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
- SANS Institute Incident Response: https://www.sans.org/white-papers/1516/
2. Security Leadership and CSA Certifications Matrix
Here's a table outlining common positions and relevant CSA certifications:
| Position | Description | Relevant CSA Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) | Oversees information security program | CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge), CCZT (Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust) |
| CIO (Chief Information Officer) | Manages IT infrastructure and operations | CCSK |
| Security Engineer | Designs, implements, and maintains security controls | CCSK, CASP+ (CompTIA Security+ certification) |
| Security Consultant | Provides security expertise and advice | CCSK, CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) |
Benefits of CSA Certifications:
- Vendor Neutrality: CSA certifications offer a vendor-agnostic understanding of cloud security principles.
- Validation of Expertise: Certifications validate a professional's knowledge in specific security areas.
- Common Ground: A shared knowledge base facilitates communication between security professionals.
3. Risk Management Approach: ICD 503 vs. FEDRAMP
Here's a breakdown of the contrasting approaches:
ICD 503 (International Classification of Diseases)
- Focus: Diagnosis and coding of diseases and health conditions.
- Security: Primarily concerned with patient data privacy and confidentiality.
- Method: Uses predefined codes for classifying diseases.
FEDRAMP (Federal Risk and Management Program)
- Focus: Security requirements for cloud services used by the US government.
- Security: Emphasizes a comprehensive security framework based on NIST 800-37.
- Method: Focuses on security controls and risk assessments to secure cloud environments.
Sources:
1. Capital One and Home Depot Incident Response Assessment
Here's a framework for evaluating their response based on common incident response plan elements:
| Element | Description | Capital One | Home Depot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Clear roles and responsibilities, communication plan, incident detection and reporting procedures | ||
| Detection and Analysis | Tools and procedures to identify and analyze incidents | ||
| Containment | Steps to isolate and stop the incident | ||
| Eradication | Techniques to remove the threat and prevent recurrence | ||
| Recovery | Procedures to restore affected systems and data | ||
| Post-Incident Review | Analyze the incident, identify lessons learned, and update the plan |