In an era of evolving cyber threats, mastering incident response, risk management, and compliance is essential for protecting organizations. This course provides an in-depth exploration of cybersecurity governance, attack detection, and security frameworks, preparing you to manage incidents, assess risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. You'll gain hands-on insights into secure coding, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessments to build a proactive security posture.



Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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What you'll learn
Implement incident response strategies, forensic investigations, and threat mitigation.
Assess and manage cybersecurity risks through business impact analysis and audits.
Ensure compliance with security governance frameworks, regulations, and data privacy laws.
Detect and analyze malicious activities, malware threats, and network vulnerabilities.
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February 2025
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore critical strategies for enhancing application security. Topics include securing DNS and directory services, implementing best practices for file transfer and communication security, and adopting secure coding techniques to mitigate risks.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into the fundamentals of incident response and monitoring. We will cover incident identification techniques, the role of cyber incident response teams, forensic evidence acquisition, and recovery policies to ensure effective incident management.
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11 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will examine how to detect and analyze malicious activity. We will explore malware types, attack techniques, and security mechanisms to defend against cyber threats, from password attacks to injection vulnerabilities.
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12 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover essential security governance principles. We will explore regulatory frameworks, governance structures, and management processes such as change control, configuration management, and security automation.
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8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will discuss risk management methodologies and their application in cybersecurity. Topics include risk assessment, business impact analysis, security agreements, and penetration testing as a proactive risk mitigation approach.
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9 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore data protection concepts and compliance obligations. We will cover privacy laws, data security measures, compliance monitoring, and the role of personnel policies in safeguarding sensitive information.
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9 videos1 assignment
In this closing module, we will summarize the course’s key takeaways and reinforce the importance of cybersecurity best practices. You will receive final insights, guidance on certification preparation, and an invitation to continue expanding your cybersecurity knowledge.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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