Incident Response, Risk Management, and Compliance

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

Intermediate Level • 8 hours to complete Recommended experience • Flexible Schedule

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.

Skills You'll Gain

Compliance Management
Cybersecurity
Cyber Security Assessment
Threat Modeling
Risk Management
Infrastructure Security
Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Incident Response
Threat Detection
Data Security
Penetration Testing
Application Security
Secure Coding
Malware Protection
Cyber Governance

Shareable Certificate

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Outcomes

  • 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.