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Cybersecurity Management for the Public Sector

COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: The Canadian cybersecurity landscape+

• An overview of the policy, regulatory and legal landscape for cybersecurity and privacy in Canada, including how it applies to public sector organizations

• How organizations can make more informed decisions about cyber risks

Module 2: Best practices prior to a breach+

• What goes into developing a cyber-preparedness plan

• The risks a cyber-preparedness plan seeks to address

• How to help your organization develop a cyber-preparedness plan

Module 3: Incident management+

• The key steps to take when a cyber incident is suspected or discovered

• How to advise your organization on the development of a customized cyber incident response plan

Module 4: Reporting and notification requirements under privacy law+

• Privacy law as it applies to public sector organizations

• What the reporting obligations are, in the event of a data or privacy breach

Module 5: Working with law enforcement+

• The role of law enforcement in the context of a cyber incident

• Methods for engaging with law enforcement in the event of a cyber incident

Module 6: Litigation exposure and cyber insurance+

• The primary basis for litigation based on cyberattacks

• Key legal cases related to cybersecurity and privacy breaches

• What you need to know about cyber and privacy insurance

Module 7: Communications best practices for a cyberattack+

• The value of developing a communications plan before a cyberattack happens

• What to do during a cyberattack from a communications standpoint

• How to conduct a communications assessment after a cyberattack