Cyber Security Processes and Management Plan Guide
Justyna Wachulka-Chan
- March 24, 2026
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Cyber security governance ensures strong leadership, with clear roles like CIO, CRO, and CISO overseeing risk and security. Organizations implement protection measures, including encryption, access controls, and software security. Detection strategies involve monitoring, intrusion prevention systems, and user-reported threats. Rapid response plans include incident recovery teams, disaster planning, and data backup strategies. Blockchain enhances cybersecurity by providing tamper-proof transaction records and decentralized trust mechanisms.
Key Cyber Security Processes
Governance & Roles
Strong governance through frameworks like AICPA.
Importance of IT expertise at the board level.
Defined cyber security roles: CIO, CRO, CTO, CISO, and Risk Committees.
Clear internal and external communication protocols.
Protection Measures
Security needed across devices (servers, desktops, laptops, networks, mobile, data storage, applications).
Protective strategies: policy management, software updates, system configurations, antivirus tools, encryption, access authentication (passwords, biometrics), and physical security.
Personnel security through recruitment, training, supervision, and digital certifications.
Detection Strategies
Event monitoring, intrusion detection systems, threat intelligence monitoring.
Centralized teams review cyber security reports.
User reports help flag suspicious activity.
Response Mechanisms
Dedicated cyber response teams (CIRT/CSIRT).
Business continuity planning (BCP) ensures minimal downtime.
Disaster recovery planning (DRP) restores lost data and infrastructure.
Backup solutions: Mirror, Hot, Warm, Cold sites depending on organizational needs.
Defense Against Cyber Threats
Device protection (locks, passwords, security updates).
Mobile authentication (biometrics, software policies).
Network defenses (firewalls, segmentation, antivirus endpoint security).
Policies for “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD).
Blockchain in Cyber Security
Blockchain as a decentralized, secure ledger preventing data tampering.
Enhanced trust via collective bookkeeping and cryptographic verification.
Ensures transactions are recorded by multiple parties for transparency.
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About the Author
Justyna Wachulka-Chan
Justyna Wachulka-Chan is a CIMA-qualified finance professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, including roles at KPMG. She founded Practice Tests Academy in 2016, helping 35,000+ CIMA and ACCA students pass their exams through structured practice questions and mock exam resources.
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