Updated on: 01/12/2023 Our increasing reliance on computer systems and the data they contain makes us vulnerable to attacks from cyber criminals, and to the loss of these systems if there is an accident or a natural disaster. As IT system security is improved, more sophisticated methods of attack are developed, and it is important that organisations have robust plans in place to deal with a cyber security incident before it occurs. All IT professionals require a good understanding of the current threats to systems, how to apply appropriate and effective protection methods and how to manage a cyber security incident. Countries throughout the world are accelerating efforts to address cyber security risks to their public-safety and mission-critical communications networks. In this unit, you will examine the many different types of cyber security attacks, the vulnerabilities that exist in networked systems and the techniques that can be used to defend an organisations networked systems. You will investigate the techniques used to assess risks and ways of planning to deal with the results of a cyber security incident and recover systems following an incident. You will examine scenarios, carry out risk assessments and prepare protection plans before protecting networked systems. You will also examine evidence from cyber security incidents and relevant security documentation, using the evidence to make recommendations for improvement. As IT systems evolve, there is an increasing need for IT professionals to protect networked systems and the information they contain, while providing enhanced features and benefits for organisations, customers and individuals.