This course introduces fundamental cyber information sharing concepts that can be incorporated into a cybersecurity program for both inside and outside an agency or organization. It introduces the purpose and value of information sharing and how sharing can assist with cyber incident preparedness and response before, during and after a cyber incident occurs.
Course content will assist participants to recognize common types of shared cyber information; understand when to share cyber information with trusted entities and partners; and will explore common methods of securely reporting cyber information. At the end of this course, participants will be able to identify activities needed to establish information sharing policies to be incorporated in a cybersecurity program.
Cybersecurity is an urgent topic and most organizations recognize they need to do more to better prepare. Organizations may have addressed some information sharing aspects to enhance their cybersecurity posture but may not have assessed how cyber threat information sharing can improve their overall program.
