• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This course provides an explanation of root cause analysis for cyber security incidents and an overview of two different root cause analysis models (and approaches used in these models). The course also describes how root cause analysis can benefit other incident management processes (response, prevention, and detection), and details general root cause analysis techniques that can be adopted as methods for analysis of cyber incidents.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the different approaches, methods and techniques available for conducting root cause analysis;
  • Identify how root cause cause analysis can benefit other processes and activities in the overall incident management overflow;
  • Explain when, why, and how to do root cause analysis;
  • Differentiate between presented industry analysis diagrams and taxonomies

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Software Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.