Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

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Free Online Course: Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long, 15 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters is taught by Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP and Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP.

Overview
  • 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.

    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.

Syllabus
    • Welcome to Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters (Course 4)
      • Course learning objectives for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
    • Introduction to Contingency Planning (Module 4.1)
      • Learning objectives for Introduction to Contingency Planning
    • Incident Response (Module 4.2)
      • Learning objectives for the module Incident Response
    • Disaster Recovery (Module 4.3)
      • Learning objectives for Disaster Recovery
    • Business Continuity (Module 4.4)
      • Learning objectives for Business Continuity
    • Course Wrap Up for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters