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Incident Response, Business Continuity & SecOps Leadership

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Coursera
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Paid Course
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English
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5 weeks, 2 hours a week
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Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate
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Develop expertise in incident response, business continuity planning, and operational security. Learn to manage security incidents, ensure organizational resilience, and maintain secure operations in dynamic environments. This course covers the full lifecycle of incident management, from planning and execution to post-incident analysis and recovery. Learners will explore legal and compliance considerations, security operations center functions, and advanced detection technologies. The course also addresses business continuity and disaster recovery planning, crisis communication, and operational security best practices. Optional case studies provide additional insights into real-world security challenges. By the end, you will be ready to lead incident response efforts and safeguard organizational continuity. With a focus on practical application, this course integrates expert insights, scenario-based learning, and targeted quizzes to reinforce key concepts in incident response and operational security. Each topic is presented in a logical sequence, ensuring a clear understanding of how to protect organizations before, during, and after security incidents. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on CISM Certification Complete Course - All Domains 2026, by GRC Gate. This video is licensed and distributed by Packt. All rights reserved. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.

Syllabus

Incident Response Planning and Execution (CISM Domain 4: Part 1)
- This module provides an in-depth exploration of incident management, covering the incident response lifecycle, plan development, forensic investigation, training, monitoring, and the use of automation tools like SOAR. Learners will gain practical knowledge to effectively manage and respond to security incidents.
Post-Incident Activities and Security Operations (CISM Domain 4: Part 2)
- This module covers critical post-incident activities, including recovery strategies, effective communication, legal compliance, and the use of security operations technologies. Learners will gain insights into analyzing past incidents and implementing advanced detection methods.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (CISM Domain 4: Part 3)
- This module explores the critical elements of business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including how to conduct a Business Impact Analysis, develop recovery plans, and implement effective communication strategies. Learners will gain insights into key metrics like RPO and RTO, and learn how to test and evaluate their plans for real-world effectiveness. The content prepares professionals to ensure organizational resilience during and after disruptions.
Operational Security and Conclusion (CISM Domain 4: Part 4)
- This module covers essential operational security practices, including data backup strategies, change management, patch management, and configuration management. It provides learners with the knowledge to implement secure IT processes and maintain system integrity. The module also includes a knowledge check to reinforce key concepts and prepare for certification.
CISM Focused Case Studies (Optional Add-On)
- This module explores real-world cybersecurity case studies that highlight critical vulnerabilities and their impacts. Learners will analyze how security failures occur in different organizational contexts and understand the importance of proactive risk management. The content provides practical insights into securing digital environments and improving governance practices.