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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1 week to complete
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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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There are 6 modules in this course
Course learning objectives for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
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1 video
Learning objectives for Introduction to Contingency Planning
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7 videos2 readings7 assignments
Learning objectives for the module Incident Response
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6 videos1 reading5 assignments
Learning objectives for Disaster Recovery
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6 videos1 reading5 assignments
Learning objectives for Business Continuity
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5 videos1 reading4 assignments
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SJ
5
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2021
I learned a lot from CP/BP/IR perspective and its very useful in real world scenario.
LV
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Reviewed on Sep 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.
MN
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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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