Building a Resilient Incident Response Strategy
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.
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).
40-60 Hrs (Self-paced)
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100% Online
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Who This Course Is For?
Assessments
To demonstrate competency, you'll complete
Note: All assessments are aligned with the requirements of ICTSAS524 and reflect real contract performance management practices.
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AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
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Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
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AUD $96 per month, billed annually
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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
SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.
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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 courses across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.
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 CompTIA Certification exams (selected ICT units).
- 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 pathways)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Accredited Certification)
SSC Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Compliance Statement
This course is delivered and assessed by South Sydney College, a division of Knit Group Australia Pty Ltd (RTO Code: 45279).
The unit ICTSAS524 – Develop, implement, and evaluate an incident response plan is drawn from the BSB Business Services Training Package and is nationally recognised training.
Statements of Attainment are issued in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2015. For information about support services, fees, refunds, and your rights as a learner, please refer to the Learner Handbook or contact us directly via email: online.support@ssc.edu.au.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Essential Plan. Learn more
AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
Do you have an SSC coupon? Apply below or during checkout.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Premium Plan. Learn more
AUD $96 per month, billed annually
$120 billed monthly
Do you have an SSC coupon? Apply below or during checkout.
- Choose Your Plan
- Login to your account
- Start learning instantly
Note: Industry-certified or partner courses are available separately and are not included in the standard subscription.
Includes accredited certification, assessment support, and formal recognition of your skills. Learn more