Upskill and Advance Your Career in Incident Management and Business Continuity

This cyber security graduate certificate program elevates your career profile in incident management and business continuity by equipping you with in-depth skills and strategic expertise to lead your organization through cyber-attack incidents and disasters, ensuring swift recovery and minimal disruptions to business operations. 

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With EC-Council’s globally recognized Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP) and Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) certifications, you’ll be adept at detecting, containing, and eradicating threats by mastering the nuances of incident handling, disaster recovery, business continuity, rapid response protocols, and more. Importantly, this program enables you to thrive in numerous high-paying cyber security job roles within the rapidly growing fields of incident management and business continuity.

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Gain the Skills Needed to Become a Sought-After Incident Management and Business Continuity Specialist

Network Security

Advance your expertise in network protocols, configurations, and security measures to maintain compliance and stability across IT networks. 

Incident Handling and Response

Develop comprehensive strategies for identifying, containing, and remediating cyber security incidents to mitigate damage and ensure business continuity. 

Change Management

Become proficient at implementing and managing IT infrastructure changes while minimizing disruptions and nullifying security risks.

Disaster Recovery

Formulate, implement, and test disaster recovery plans to ensure rapid recovery from unexpected outages or security breaches. These skills are essential for protecting critical systems and reducing downtime. 

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Acquire skills in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing methodologies, and usage of tools required for ethical hacking and penetration testing exercises.

Soft Skills

Augment your technical skillset with improved technical writing, researching, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Curriculum Overview

ECCU’s Incident Management and Business Continuity graduate certificate program offers the following 3 foundational courses.

ECCU 522 (ECIH Certification) Incident Handling and Response (3 Credit Hours)
This course addresses various underlying principles and techniques for detecting and responding to cyber security threats. Additional emphasis is placed on computer forensics and its role in handling and responding to cyber security incidents. You will become proficient in dealing with network security breaches, malicious code incidents, insider attacks, incident response teams, incident management training methods, and incident recovery techniques.
This course centers around cybersecurity disaster recovery principles, including assessment of risks to an enterprise, development of disaster recovery policies and procedures, the roles and relationships of various members of an organization, preparation of a disaster recovery plan, testing and rehearsal of the plan, implementation of the plan, and recovering from a disaster. Additional focus is placed on identifying vulnerabilities and taking appropriate countermeasures to prevent information failure risks.
When an organization experiences a disaster, downsizing measures, a shift in culture, or a change in leadership, it will go through an organizational change. This change demands remembering the past, finding ways to recover, engaging the future, and adopting new business practices seamlessly. This course equips you with skills to identify, structure, forecast, envision, design, plan, implement, account for, and lead a team through changes that have been strategically planned to advance an organization.

Invest in Your Cyber Security Career

Your investment includes

  • 3 in-depth courses
  • Hands-on virtual practice labs
  • Digital textbooks & instructional materials
  • 360° academic advisory support
  • Grammarly Pro subscription
  • Industry-recognized certifications
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January 5th, 2026

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$1,620

Cost per Course

$4,860

Total Program Fee

The Most Affordable Way to Upgrade Your Cyber Security Career

Flexible Payment Options

Financial constraints should not hinder your career aspirations. At EC-Council University, we offer flexible payment plans designed to accommodate your circumstances to support your career development, giving you peace of mind as you study on your own terms. Contact our Finance Team to explore payment solutions tailored to your needs.

Credit Transfer

Leverage your previous academic achievements by transferring credits—such as from an associate degree or other accredited academic programs—toward a bachelor’s degree in cyber security at ECCU, allowing you to fast-track your program. Furthermore, if you hold relevant certifications, you may be eligible to convert this expertise into academic credits.

Scholarship Eligibility

At ECCU, we understand that the cost of higher education can be a challenge for many, which is why we offer a range of scholarships and grants to support your academic journey. For example, the Cyber Security Dean’s Scholarship is offered to deserving students who are academically gifted and dedicated to making their educational experience a successful endeavor.
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Enhance Your Credentials with Cyber Security Certifications

Earn world-renowned EC-Council certifications that boost your technical expertise and professional credibility.

Disaster Recovery Professional
Certified Incident Handler | ECIH

How You Benefit from ECCU’s Graduate Certificate Programs

Advanced Knowledge

Deepen your understanding of complex cyber security concepts and emerging trends.

Focused Curriculum

Benefit from a structured, comprehensive approach to mastering cyber security principles and best practices.

Time-Efficient

Complete your program in under a year, accelerating your professional development without long-term commitment

Flexible Learning

Learn anytime, anywhere, with an online format designed to fit around your schedule.

Cost-Effective

Spend significantly less than a traditional degree program, while still gaining practical upskilling.

Prestigious Certifications

Earn EC-Council certifications that enhance your resume and boost your employability.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers and industry experts for valuable career insights and lasting connections.

Employer Recognition

Achieve qualifications respected by employers and demonstrate your cyber security expertise and leadership potential.

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Accreditations and Recognitions

NC SARA
ciqg
Ace
DEAC

A Testament to Our
Academic Excellence 

ECCU’s online cyber security programs are crafted to empower driven professionals to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their career dreams.

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Academic Excellence of ECCU

93%

Employment Rate

ECCU graduates land jobs in leading organizations after completing the program.

82%

Report Career Enhancement

ECCU graduates mention that the programs have had a demonstrable impact on their career growth.

80%

Apply Training at Work

Graduates of ECCU say that the knowledge and skills acquired from the programs are regularly applied at work.

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From Learning to Leading - Your Roadmap to Success

01

Application

Apply for admission by submitting the application form and uploading the necessary documents.

02

Evaluation

The Admissions Team evaluates your documents, transcripts, and diplomas to determine eligibility.

03

Registration

Sign the official Student Enrollment Agreement after paying the tuition fee.

04

Orientation

Attend an online orientation session that guides you through the program.

05

Program Completion

Complete all assignments and clear the final exams of each course.

06

Cyber Security Certifications

Earn industry-recognized EC-Council certifications.

07

Graduation Ceremony

Attend ECCU’s graduation ceremony to commemorate the completion of your program.
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Your Admission, Made Simple

Experience a seamless and hassle-free admission process when you enroll in this program. From your first question to your first class, our dedicated Enrollment Advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

What You’ll Need

Depending on where you’re applying from and your academic background, you might be asked to submit:

Official transcripts of prior education

Valid government identification

Completed application form

Application fee payment

Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between incident management and business continuity?
Incident management and business continuity are equally important components of enterprise risk management but focus on different aspects of dealing with organizational disruptions. Incident management primarily involves identifying, responding to, and containing adverse incidents to minimize their impact. It accounts for establishing processes and procedures to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber-attacks, IT system failures, and other disruptions. On the other hand, business continuity ensures that critical business functions can continue during and after a disruption. It involves planning and preparing for potential disruptions to keep essential operations running as smoothly as possible.

With EC-Council University’s Incident Management and Business Continuity certificate program, you get the opportunity to earn the Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP) and Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) certifications. These certifications can lead to a successful career in incident management as they equip you with the expertise and credentials required to become a highly skilled incident management professional.

Yes! Most of our students work full-time and manage their studies by learning in the evenings and on weekends. Before joining a graduate certificate program from ECCU, you should know if you can dedicate at least 10 to 12 hours per week to your learning requirements.