Cyber Risk Management & Incident Response

In today’s hyper-connected business environment, cyber incidents are not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. Organizations must be equipped to identify, assess, and manage cyber risks while ensuring timely and effective incident response. This 5-day enterprise training program provides a comprehensive understanding of cyber risk management frameworks, governance models, and incident response best practices. Participants will learn to align security programs with business objectives, conduct risk assessments, develop incident playbooks, and implement recovery strategies. The course blends technical knowledge with executive-level strategy, empowering participants to lead cybersecurity operations with confidence and foresight.

Objectives of the Training

Understand the principles of cyber risk management and its integration into enterprise strategy.
Learn to perform risk assessments, quantify risks, and prioritize mitigation measures.
Master the structure and lifecycle of incident response — from detection to recovery.
Develop and implement incident response plans and communication frameworks.
Gain insights into global standards and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27005, GDPR).
Learn best practices for crisis management, stakeholder coordination, and post-incident review.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and IT governance.
Familiarity with enterprise risk management concepts is helpful.
No advanced technical background required — designed for both technical and non-technical leaders.

What You Will Learn

Cyber risk management frameworks and governance models.
Risk identification, analysis, and prioritization techniques.
Designing and executing incident response plans.
Coordination of SOC, IT, legal, and communication teams during cyber incidents.
Crisis communication and business continuity planning.
Metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement in risk and incident management.

Target Audience

This program is designed for CISOs, IT Managers, Risk Officers, Incident Responders, and Security Operations Leaders. It is also suitable for Compliance Managers, Business Continuity Planners, and senior executives responsible for overseeing cybersecurity resilience in their organizations.

Detailed 5-Day Curriculum

Day 1 – Cyber Risk Management Foundations (6 Hours)

Session 1: Introduction to Cyber Risk and Enterprise Governance.
Session 2: Understanding Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Exposure.
Session 3: Risk Management Frameworks – ISO 27005, NIST RMF, FAIR Model.
Hands-on: Conducting a Basic Risk Assessment for an Enterprise Environment.

Day 2 – Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies (6 Hours)

Session 1: Risk Identification and Quantification – Likelihood vs. Impact Models.
Session 2: Control Design and Implementation – Preventive, Detective, and Corrective Controls.
Session 3: Cyber Insurance and Risk Transfer Mechanisms.
Workshop: Building a Risk Register and Prioritizing Mitigation Strategies.

Day 3 – Incident Response Planning and Lifecycle (6 Hours)

Session 1: Introduction to Incident Response – Goals and Phases.
Session 2: NIST 800-61 Incident Response Lifecycle – Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery.
Session 3: Playbook Design and Roles in Incident Management Teams.
Hands-on: Designing a Custom Incident Response Playbook for a Simulated Organization.

Day 4 – Crisis Management, Communication, and Forensic Readiness (6 Hours)

Session 1: Incident Detection and Communication – Alerting, Reporting, and Stakeholder Coordination.
Session 2: Managing Cyber Crises – Media Relations, Legal Obligations, and Regulatory Notifications.
Session 3: Forensic Readiness – Evidence Preservation and Chain of Custody Best Practices.
Workshop: Simulating a Cyber Breach and Executing an Incident Response Plan.

Day 5 – Business Continuity, Recovery, and Capstone Project (6 Hours)

Session 1: Linking Risk Management with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR).
Session 2: Measuring Risk Posture and Maturity – KPIs, KRIs, and Cyber Resilience Metrics.
Session 3: Capstone Project – Developing an Enterprise Cyber Risk and Incident Response Framework.
Panel Discussion: Future of Cyber Risk – Predictive Defense, AI Governance, and Cyber Resilience by Design.

Capstone Project

Participants will design a comprehensive Cyber Risk Management and Incident Response framework for a simulated enterprise. The project includes risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation planning, followed by the development of an incident response playbook. Participants will demonstrate their ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and execute recovery operations in a simulated cyber incident scenario.

Future Trends in Cyber Risk and Incident Response

As enterprises adopt hybrid architectures and digital ecosystems, cyber risk management is evolving toward real-time, data-driven models. Future trends include the integration of AI for risk analytics, predictive incident detection, and automated playbook execution through SOAR platforms. Regulatory landscapes are also expanding, requiring continuous compliance and transparency. Organizations that embed proactive risk management and incident response into their business strategy will achieve long-term resilience and stakeholder trust.