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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Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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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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Course learning objectives for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
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Learning objectives for Introduction to Contingency Planning
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Learning objectives for the module Incident Response
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Learning objectives for Disaster Recovery
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