- Level Foundation
- Duration 15 hours
- Course by Kennesaw State University
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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.Modules
Welcome to the course Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
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- Welcome to Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
Welcome to the Introduction to Contingency Planning module
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- Introduction to Contingency Planning
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- Introduction to Contingency Planning
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What is Contingency Planning? (Lesson 4.1.1)
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- What is Contingency Planning?
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- What is Contingency Planning?
The Contingency Planning Methodology (Lesson 4.1.2)
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- The Contingency Planning Methodology
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- The Contingency Planning Methodology
The Business Impact Analysis (Lesson 4.1.3)
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- The Business Impact Analysis
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- The Business Impact Analysis
CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 1 (Lesson 4.1.4)
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- CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 1
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- CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 1
CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 2 (Lesson 4.1.5)
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- CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 2
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- CP Strategies - Data Backup and Recovery – Part 2
CP Strategies - Real-Time Protection, Server Recovery, and Application Recovery (Lesson 4.1.6)
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- CP Strategies - Real-Time Protection, Server Recovery, and Application Recovery
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- CP Strategies - Real-Time Protection, Server Recovery, and Application Recovery
Wrap Up of Introduction to Contingency Planning
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- Introduction to Contingency Planning
Welcome for Incident Response
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- Incident Response
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- Incident Response
What is Incident Response? (Lesson 4.2.1)
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- What is Incident Response?
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- What is Incident Response?
Incident Response Planning (Lesson 4.2.2)
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- Incident Response Planning
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- Incident Response Planning
Incident Response: Detection and Containment (Lesson 4.2.3)
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- Incident Response: Detection and Containment
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- Incident Response: Detection and Containment
Incident Response: Recovery (Lesson 4.2.4)
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- Incident Response: Recovery
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- Incident Response: Recovery
Wrap up for Incident Response
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- Wrap-up Quiz for Incident Response
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- Incident Response
Welcome to the module on Disaster Recovery
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- Disaster Recovery
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- Disaster
Disaster Recovery Planning (Lesson 4.3.1)
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- Disaster Recovery Planning
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- Disaster Recovery Planning
Disaster Classifications (Lesson 4.3.2)
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- Disaster Classifications
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- Disaster Classifications
Planning for Disasters (Lesson 4.3.3)
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- Planning for Disasters
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- Planning for Disasters
Disaster Preparation (Lesson 4.3.4)
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- Disaster Preparation
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- Disaster Preparation
Wrap up for the module on Disaster Recovery
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- Wrap-up for Disaster Recovery
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- Disaster Recovery
Welcome for the module Business Continuity
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- Business Continuity
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- Business Continuity
Business Continuity Planning (Lesson 4.4.1)
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- Business Continuity Planning
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- Business Continuity Planning
Business Continuity Timing and Sequence (Lesson 4.4.2)
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- Business Continuity Timing and Sequence
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- Business Continuity Timing and Sequence
Crisis Management (Lesson 4.4.3)
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- Crisis Management
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- Crisis Management
Wrap up for Business Continuity
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- Business Continuity
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- Business Continuity Wrap up
Wrap Up for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
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- Wrap Up Exam for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
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- Wrap Up for Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters
Auto Summary
Enhance your ability to safeguard your organization against unexpected cybersecurity threats with our comprehensive course, "Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters." Designed specifically for IT and Computer Science professionals, this foundational course is expertly curated by Coursera and led by seasoned instructors. Dive deep into the essential aspects of contingency planning to efficiently prepare for and manage cybersecurity incidents and disasters. From hacking attempts and website defacements to denial of service attacks and information disclosures, this course equips you with the knowledge to handle both natural and man-made cybersecurity challenges. Throughout the course, you will: - Understand and articulate the key components of a cybersecurity contingency planning program. - Learn to structure and implement an effective incident response strategy. - Develop skills to create a robust disaster recovery program. - Explore recommended strategies for data backup, recovery, and maintaining continuity in cybersecurity operations. With a total duration of 900 minutes, this course offers flexible learning through the Starter subscription option, making it accessible for those at the foundational level. Ideal for beginners and those seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness, this course promises to build your confidence in managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP