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

Budgeting
Proficiency Level
"Develop long-term financial plans and budget requirements"
5
Business Performance Management
Proficiency Level
"Formulate organizational performance systems and key performance indicators in alignment with organization’s vision, mission and values "
5
Cyber Forensics
Proficiency Level
"Develop a digital forensic investigation plan, and integrate analysis of evidence, outlining key conclusions, insights and recommendations "
4
"Establish digital forensic investigation policies and protocols for the organization, and manage multiple investigations "
5
Cyber Risk Management
Proficiency Level
"Assess and direct enhancements to cyber risk assessment techniques, and develop strategies to address cyber security loopholes "
5
Emerging Technology Synthesis
Proficiency Level
Evaluate new and emerging technology and trends against the organisational needs and processes
4

Generic Skills & Competencies

Communication
Proficiency Level
"Negotiate with others to address issues and achieve mutual consensus."
Advanced
Developing People
Proficiency Level
Provide mentorship to help others to develop their professional and personal development to improve performance and further their careers.
Advanced
Problem Solving
Proficiency Level
Anticipate potential problems beyond the current scope and apply higher order problem solving tools and techniques to turn problems into opportunities.
Advanced
Resource Management
Proficiency Level
Establish strategies for the allocation and deployment of resources efficiently and effectively.
Advanced
Sense Making
Proficiency Level
Analyse data relationships, patterns and trends to gain important insights and make informed decisions.
Advanced

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Develop a forensics investigation strategy

• 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

Oversee forensic investigations

• 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 

Manage people and organization

• 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 

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