CISM: Incident Resilience & Recovery

This course is part of Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Implement Standardized Incident Processes.
Develop Technical Response Procedures and Resource Allocation.
Analyze Readiness and Measure Response Effectiveness.

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CISM: Incident Resilience & Recovery is the last course of Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization. This course equips learners to explore the fundamental stages of Incident Resilience and Recovery, focusing on the strategic and operational frameworks required to manage and mitigate security disruptions.

The course is structured into comprehensive modules, further segmented by Lessons and Video Lectures. This course facilitates learners with approximately 2:00–2:30 hours of video content. To ensure mastery of the material, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module, testing the ability of learners to engage in Testing Response and Recovery Plans and navigate the complexities of Information Security Incident Management in real-world business scenarios. - Module 1: Incident Response Planning - Module 2: Recovery, Process, and Best Practices This course is specifically designed for incident management leads and security professionals who aim to bridge the gap between technical response procedures and strategic business resilience. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to: - Establish Incident Governance and Organizational Structure. - Develop Technical Response Procedures and Resource Allocation. - Validate Resilience through Rigorous Testing.

Welcome to the week 1. In this week, we will begin by exploring the foundational principles of organizational resilience and defining the specific goals that ensure your response efforts align with your business mission. You will learn to establish a robust structure and define the necessary roles through a clear administrative framework, ensuring a solid foundation for crisis governance. We will then transition into the selection and allocation of specialized tools and personnel designed to handle threats effectively. A key focus will be placed on technical execution, specifically understanding the detailed steps required to contain and mitigate security breaches in a scalable environment. Finally, we will cover the practical steps for assessing your existing readiness and creating a formal roadmap, providing a comprehensive strategy that bridges the gap between high-level management and rapid technical action.

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8 videos2 readings2 assignments

8 videos Total 31 minutes

Incident Management Overview 4 minutes
Incident Response Procedures 4 minutes
Incident Management Organization 2 minutes
Incident Management Resources 5 minutes
Incident Management Objectives 4 minutes
Incident Management Metrics and Indicators 4 minutes
Current State of Incident Response Capability 1 minute
Developing an Incident Response Plan 8 minutes

2 readings Total 30 minutes

Welcome to the Course 15 minutes
Overview of Incident Response Planning 15 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Building and Scaling Incident Response - Knowledge Check 25 minutes
Incident Response Planning - Assessment 25 minutes

In this week, we will begin by exploring the core principles of post-incident restoration and defining the specific operational goals that ensure your recovery efforts align with your business mission. We will learn the selection and implementation of standardized response functions designed to manage risk effectively across the enterprise. A key focus will be placed on technical validation, specifically understanding the detailed steps required for evaluating the reliability of your restoration strategies in a scalable environment. Finally, we will cover the practical steps for adopting industry-standard methodologies and defining clear roles, providing a comprehensive roadmap that bridges the gap between high-level management theory and the technical execution of a resilient recovery process.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 33 minutes

Testing Response and Recovery Plans - Deep Dive 9 minutes
Executing the Plan 6 minutes
Incident Management Process 9 minutes
Incident Risk Management - Functions 2 minutes
Information Security Incident Management 1 minute
Responsibilities and Procedures 5 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Overview of Recovery, Process, and Best Practices 10 minutes
Conclusion 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Processes, Testing, and Industry Standards - Knowledge Check 25 minutes
Recovery, Process, and Best Practices - Assessment 25 minutes

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