Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

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Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP +1 more instructor

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Managing Cybersecurity SpecializationUniversity System of Georgia

About this Course

Most organizations plan for routine operations, but what happens when unexpected events overtake the routine? This course examines contingency planning used to prepare for and manage non-normal operations, including cybersecurity incidents – like hacking attempts, web site defacement, denial of service attacks, information disclosures; a well as other natural and man-made cybersecurity disasters.
In this course, a learner will be able to:
●	Define and describe the components of a cybersecurity contingency planning program
●	Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity incident response program
●	Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity disaster recovery program
●	Define and describe recommended contingency strategies including data backup and recovery and continuity of cybersecurity operations.

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

What you will learn

Define and describe the components of a cybersecurity contingency planning program

Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity incident response program

Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity disaster recovery program

Define and describe recommended contingency strategies including data backup and recovery and continuity of cybersecurity operations

Skills you will gain

Business ContinuityDisaster RecoveryIncident response planning

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 1 in the

Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Instructors

Instructor rating

4.8/5 (27 Ratings)

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

Professor of Information Security

Information Systems and Security

80,232 Learners

9 Courses

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Professor of Information Security

Department of Information Systems and Security

80,232 Learners

9 Courses

Offered by

University System of Georgia

The University System of Georgia is composed of 28 higher education institutions including 4 research universities, 2 regional universities, 12 state universities, 13 state colleges and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. The Georgia Public Library System, encompassing 61 library systems throughout Georgia, is also part of the University System.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

1 minute to complete

Welcome to Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters (Course 4)

Course learning objectives for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

1 minute to complete

1 video (Total 1 min)

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Introduction to Contingency Planning (Module 4.1)

Learning objectives for Introduction to Contingency Planning

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 73 min), 1 reading, 7 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction to Contingency Planning1m

What is Contingency Planning?15m

The Contingency Planning Methodology11m

The Business Impact Analysis11m

CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 111m

CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 27m

CP Strategies - Real-Time Protection, Server Recovery, and Application Recovery14m

1 reading

Introduction to Contingency Planning10m

7 practice exercises

What is Contingency Planning?30m

The Contingency Planning Methodology30m

The Business Impact Analysis30m

CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 1

CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 230m

CP Strategies - Real-Time Protection, Server Recovery, and Application Recovery

Introduction to Contingency Planning30m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Incident Response (Module 4.2)

Learning objectives for the module Incident Response

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 49 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

6 videos

Incident Response1m

What is Incident Response?9m

Incident Response Planning10m

Incident Response: Detection and Containment10m

Incident Response: Recovery15m

Incident Response47s

1 reading

Incident Response10m

5 practice exercises

What is Incident Response?30m

Incident Response Planning30m

Incident Response: Detection and Containment30m

Incident Response: Recovery30m

Wrap-up Quiz for Incident Response30m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Disaster Recovery (Module 4.3)

Learning objectives for Disaster Recovery

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 41 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MANAGING CYBERSECURITY INCIDENTS AND DISASTERS

by LVSep 29, 2020

Great course with many great things to reference in when managaing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters. As someone working in the industry (SOC) I highly recommend this course.

by SCOct 30, 2020

One of the best courses I have taken so far, concise ,informative and straight to the point .I am going to review the entire course. Great course content! thank you...

by KHDec 21, 2020

It would be 5 stars if the questions at the end didn't mark some questions incorrectly, otherwise the actual learning is excellent!

by GSJan 29, 2021

Excellent course. Very well presented with valuable contents. Thank you.

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About the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

This specialization is intended for those learners that:

- would preferably have an undergraduate (bachelors) degree, or is a currently enrolled student - are interested in the area of IT and cybersecurity and how it relates to business decisions - is currently employed or seeking employment and needs to understand issues and best practices around Cybersecurity - may be a IT or Cybersecurity professional or technician - may be interested in Cybersecurity and unsure of how to approach a career in it

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