Forensics Investigation Manager
The Forensics Investigation Manager plans and oversees the investigation processes and protocols after a cyber-threat or incident. He/ She is responsible to ensure that the data is collected and analyzed properly. He is also responsible for developing a forensics investigation strategy and overseeing the forensics investigations to ensure the threat is classified and future actions are recommended to the affected stakeholders. He is familiar with different types of threats, cyber security standards, protocols and frameworks, and ensures the organization’s compliance with the Cyber Security Act 2018. He is knowledgeable of hardware and software applications to analyze threat data from various sources. The Forensics Investigation Manager is diligent and watchful in the investigation activities. He is also a confident leader who develops plans and solutions to address security incidents, and has a passion for engaging and developing others in his team.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills & Competencies
Generic Skills & Competencies
Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks
• Develop strategy to collect and analyse threat data after an incident
• Establish digital forensic investigation policies and standards for the organization
• Develop threat mitigation processes and policies after analysing the root cause of the incident,
refreshing them when required
• Advise senior management on major information security-related risks and forensics investigations
policies and procedures
• Lead forensic investigations and coordinate forensic teams post cyber-attacks
to determine the root cause of the incident
• Scrutinize forensic incident trends to ensure correct measures are taken
during the investigation process
• Determine the tactics, techniques and procedures used for cyber attacks
• Manage the evidence and causal analysis of cyber threats, incidents and attacks
• Present reports and outcomes in investigations or legal proceedings to senior management
and key stakeholders
• Review operational strategies, policies and targets across teams and projects
• Develop strategies for resource planning and utilization
• Review the utilization of resources
• Oversee the development of learning roadmaps for teams and functions
• Establish performance indicators to benchmark effectiveness of learning
and development programs against best practices
• Implement succession planning initiatives for key management positions