Master the critical skills needed to handle and communicate cybersecurity incidents effectively. This course takes you through every phase of incident response, from preparation and detection to containment, eradication, and recovery. Gain a deep understanding of attack methodology frameworks and how to analyze indicators of compromise for swift action.



Cybersecurity Incident Response and Communication
This course is part of CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
Access provided by New York State Department of Labor
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Master the phases of incident response, from preparation to post-incident activities.
Analyze and communicate vulnerability metrics and KPIs to stakeholders effectively.
Develop skills to create actionable incident response and compliance reports.
Learn techniques for identifying and mitigating barriers to cybersecurity remediation.
Details to know

Add to your LinkedIn profile
3 assignments
February 2025
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate


Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review

There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore the critical components of managing cybersecurity incident response. You will learn about attack methodology frameworks, how to detect and analyze incidents, and the key phases of containment, eradication, and recovery. Additionally, the module will emphasize preparation and post-incident activities, equipping you with tools and strategies for a robust incident response process.
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on effective communication strategies for cybersecurity findings. You will gain skills in reporting vulnerability management, sharing incident response metrics, and addressing compliance requirements. Emphasis will be placed on overcoming remediation challenges and producing clear incident response and root cause analysis reports to ensure stakeholders are well-informed and prepared to act.
What's included
7 videos1 reading2 assignments
Instructor

Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career




Recommended if you're interested in Information Technology

Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy