Job Description
Your new role
* Crisis Planning & Preparation:
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive cyber crisis management plan, including incident response playbooks, escalation paths, and communication strategies.
* Conduct tabletop exercises and simulations to validate response capabilities and identify gaps.
* Ensure all crisis preparedness elements are in place, including training for relevant personnel.
* Incident Response & Crisis Management:
* Support the CISO to lead and coordinate the response to cyber incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
* Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during a cyber crisis.
* Ensure accurate and timely communication throughout the incident, coordinating reporting/communcation to executives, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies.
* Monitor and coordinate action plans for investigation and remediation.
* Vulnerability Management:
* Supervise the vulnerability management remediation process, ensuring timely detection, qualification, and reporting of vulnerabilities.
* Validate action plans to address identified vulnerabilities and track progress.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven experience in managing high-pressure situations, including developing and executing crisis response plans and effective testing exercises at all levels SOC, IT teams to Business leaders and Executives.
* Ability to assess the overall impact of a cyber incident on the business and develop strategies for recovery and prevention.
* Strong understanding of information security principles and practices
* Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
* Experience with developing and implementing Cyber Crisis plans and testing, engaging with teams outside security for input and alignment
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