Incident Response and Risk Management
This course is part of NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
7 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Design comprehensive incident response plans covering preparation, detection, analysis, containment, and recovery phases
Apply digital forensics best practices including evidence preservation and chain-of-custody management
Implement the NIST Risk Management Framework to integrate security throughout system lifecycle
Develop effective business continuity, disaster recovery, and data backup strategies
Create and test response plans for various cybersecurity scenarios
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.85 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate

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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on two critical aspects of modern cybersecurity: incident response and risk management. Students will first master the essential components of effective incident response, including preparation, detection, analysis, containment, and recovery strategies. The curriculum advances through digital forensics methodologies, teaching proper evidence preservation and chain-of-custody management. Later modules cover the NIST Risk Management Framework, helping learners categorize information systems, establish risk management scopes, and implement system security plans. The course concludes with business continuity strategies, including backup and recovery methods, and the use of virtualization and cloud technologies to ensure organizational resilience. Throughout, real-world examples and practical insights from industry experts provide valuable context for applying these critical cybersecurity concepts.
Essentials of Incident Response and Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Strategies for Business Continuity and Recovery in Cybersecurity
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
NIST Risk Management Framework and Security Planning
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Categorization Step in NIST Risk Management Framework
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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