Incident Response and Risk Management

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

Intermediate Level • 9 hours to complete Recommended experience • Flexible Schedule

What You'll Learn

  • Design incident response plans covering preparation, detection, analysis, containment, and recovery.
  • Apply digital forensics best practices to analyze evidence and maintain chain-of-custody.
  • Implement the NIST RMF for security and risk management throughout the system life cycle.
  • Develop business continuity, disaster recovery, and data backup strategies for operational resilience.

Skills You'll Gain

Security Strategy
Security Controls
Risk Management
Network Security
Business Continuity
Vulnerability Assessments
Computer Security Incident Management
Cloud Technologies
Incident Response
Disaster Recovery
Investigation
Threat Management
Security Testing
Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Cybersecurity
Risk Management Framework

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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 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the foundational elements of incident response and digital forensics in cybersecurity. From developing robust response plans to understanding digital evidence handling, you'll gain essential skills for managing and mitigating cyber threats. This module is particularly relevant for IT and audit professionals looking to enhance their response capabilities.

In this module, we will explore the critical components of maintaining business continuity and ensuring recovery during cybersecurity incidents. You will learn to craft a COOP, implement backup and data recovery techniques, and leverage virtualization and cloud resources to safeguard operations.

In this module, we will delve into the NIST Risk Management Framework, examining its phases and how they integrate with security planning. You will gain insights into applying risk-based approaches and developing a System Security Plan to manage and mitigate risks.

In this module, we will cover the Categorization Step of the NIST RMF. You will learn how to classify information systems, establish the scope of risk management, and assess the potential impacts of breaches to guide effective security planning and decision-making.