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.
Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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What you'll 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
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This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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Reviewed on Oct 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...
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2023
One very important aspect of Cybersecurity is thoroughly captured and taught in the module. Salute to the tutors and Coursera.
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Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022
Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and DisastersUniversity System of Georgia
