Week 13

7.6.2 Understand methods used to improve the resilience of digital environments:

• software updates/upgrades:
  • planned updates/upgrades
  • patches in response to new vulnerabilities
• hardware replacement:
  • rolling replacement plans
  • secure disposal
• data and system redundancy
• device hardening:
  • removal of unneeded ports, applications, permissions and access
• backup systems and recovery procedures:
  • onsite
  • remote/offsite
  • cloud
• hot, cold and warm sites
• standard operating procedures:
  • effective staff training
  • induction
  • new digital systems
  • new or updated policies.

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2026-06-02 13:30:11