Module Code: H9IRSAN
Long Title Incident Response and Analytics
Title Incident Response and Analysis
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Simon Caton
Module Author: Margarete Silva
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compare, contrast and apply appropriate incident response principles and methodologies.
LO2 Assess and evaluate IT systems and networks for compromise.
LO3 Perform proficiently in incident management from an initial compromise to recovery and make recommendations on how to improve the infrastructure to enhance both security and detection.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Network Security Design Principles and Fundamentals
• Defence-in-Depth concepts o Firewalls, Proxies, Load-Balancers etc. • System Security concepts o High-level introduction to Windows and Linux OS Security
Cyber Attack Incident Response Preparation, Methodologies & Principles
• Incident Response Steps • Assessing Impact of Cyber Attacks • Scaling Incident Response • Threat Intelligence • OpSec
Logging, Monitoring & Forensics
• Why Log? • Where to log and how o Types of Logs o Where Logging should be done o Challenges of logging with compliance • System Forensics and tools – Windows and Linux Operating Systems: o Automated Collection o Malware Standard Response Pattern o Volatile Data Investigation o Other Windows Artifact Investigation o Other Linux Artifact Investigation • Introduction to the types of network data • How to collect & store data for Incident Response • Incidences based around applications and people
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Practical work will be conducted throughout the semester to assess the learner’s skills in terms of design, model and implement a simulation network that will be enable a Security Engineer to reliably perform Incident Response during a compromise. Practical work may involve working in a team.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 60
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners are required to complete a formal end-of-semester examination.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 8.5 Every Week 8.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Don Murdoch. (2014), Blue Team Handbook: Incident Response Edition: A condensed field guide for the Cyber Security Incident Responder.
  • P. Cichonski, T. Millar, T. Grance, K. Scarfone. (2012), Computer Security Incident Handling Guide; NIST, National Institute of Standards and Technology; US Department of Commerce.
  • Richard Bejtlich. (2013), Practice of Network Security Monitoring, Understanding Incident Detection and Response, NoStarch.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Laura Chappell. (2012), Wireshark Network Analysis The Official Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Study Guide, 2nd Edition.
  • Gordon Fyodor Lyon. (2009), Nmap Network Scanning: The Official Nmap Project Guide to Network Discovery and Security Scanning Paperback.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: