Coursera

Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters (Coursera)

Offered by University System of Georgia,

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.

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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.

Course 4 of 5 in the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization.
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

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Welcome to Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters (Course 4)
Course learning objectives for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

WEEK 2
Introduction to Contingency Planning (Module 4.1)
Learning objectives for Introduction to Contingency Planning

WEEK 3
Incident Response (Module 4.2)
Learning objectives for the module Incident Response

WEEK 4
Disaster Recovery (Module 4.3)
Learning objectives for Disaster Recovery

WEEK 5
Business Continuity (Module 4.4)
Learning objectives for Business Continuity

WEEK 6
Course Wrap Up for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

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