• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This course focuses on developing and implementing effective continuity of operations (COOP) plans in public sector agencies. Using federal regulations and policies as a backdrop, the course examines the technological, human capital, legal, and business factors involved in creating and maintaining a COOP plan.

Learning Objectives

  • Topics include determining business requirements, selecting alternate sites, employing technology to increase organizational resilience, developing exercises, and creating and implementing emergency plans.
  • Through a series of exercises, students develop skills in creating, evaluating and implementing continuity of operations policies and plans.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Operational Planning

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.