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Security Assessment and Testing

Explore security assessment and testing, addressing potential disruptions in organizations and guiding students in creating disaster response plans, requiring basic IT understanding.

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Course Overview

This course addresses security assessment and testing, emphasizing potential disruptions affecting organizations and strategies for assessment and planning. Students will practice assessing the impact of potential disasters and crafting their own response plans, with a prerequisite of basic IT knowledge.


Course Format

This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.

This course is part of the Cybersecurity program.

Price

$375

Course Details

Units 0.5 CEUs / 5 PDUs

Location Online Courses

Course Type Self-Paced

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What You’ll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify potential disasters and disruptions that can impact organizations and their information systems.

  • Outline the steps involved in conducting a business impact assessment (BIA).

  • Differentiate between a business continuity plan (BCP) and a disaster recovery plan (DRP).

  • Evaluate various recovery strategies and their integration into disaster recovery planning (DRP).

  • Understand the structure of a business continuity organization and its roles.

  • Develop a business continuity and disaster recovery plan (BCP/DRP).

  • Examine methods used by organizations to test BCPs and DRPs, including different exercises for readiness in the event of disruptions.

Your Instructor

Kevin
Hanegan

Chief Learning Officer, Qlik

Kevin is a prolific author renowned for his insightful contributions to the world of programming. With four well-received books to his name, including "Building State-of-the-Art Web Pages," "Custom CGI Scripting with Perl," "Practical Guide to Curl," and "Building Solutions with the Decision Site Analytics Platform," he has demonstrated his mastery in simplifying complex concepts for readers.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kevin has navigated various sectors, making significant impacts. His journey has seen him engage with software companies, academic institutions, and corporate training centers. In these roles, he excelled as a course developer, sharing his knowledge, and as a seasoned trainer and consultant, guiding others toward programming excellence.

Currently, Kevin holds the esteemed position of Vice President of Knowledge and Learning at Qlik, where he continues to shape the landscape of knowledge development. With a legacy of expertise in programming and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of tech enthusiasts, Kevin's contributions remain instrumental in the ever-evolving tech industry.