DISASTER RECOVERY
10 Weeks
Duration
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Mode of Study
EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)
Certification
$465
Cost Per Credit Hour
Course Overview
This course elevates your capabilities in taking charge before, during, and after an enterprise-wide disaster, empowering you to mitigate cybersecurity breaches, minimize IT infrastructure damage, prevent data loss, and ensure business continuity for your organization. You’ll lead the way in preparing, planning, and implementing disaster recovery policies and procedures using advanced risk assessment methodologies and disaster recovery solutions.
Your career prospects and earning potential will be enhanced by upgrading your know-how of the latest disaster recovery trends, tools, and techniques. You’ll also boost your professional credibility with a valuable cybersecurity certification – EDRP.
Admission Inquiry
Highlights of This Course
Cutting-Edge Courseware
10 modules featuring immersive video lectures and digital books for an in-depth understanding of every topic.
Virtual Labs
Simulate real-world scenarios for hands-on practice with the latest cybersecurity tools.
Quizzes
Engaging quizzes after each module that measure and reinforce your knowledge of the topics covered.
Discussions
Interactive discussion boards where you exchange ideas and views on the course topics with your peers and professors.
Essential Tools
Software tools that enhance your learning experience, such as Grammarly.
24x7 Online Library
Round-the-clock online library with an expansive collection of free-to-use learning resources.
Cybersecurity Certification
Includes EC-Council's industry-approved Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP) certification.
Why Pursue a Career in Disaster Recovery?
Market Growth
Soaring Demand
Earning Potential
Earning Potential
Weekly Modules
Week-1Module 1 – Introduction to Disaster Recovery
This module teaches you about core disaster recovery principles, including disaster recovery planning, risk assessment, policy and procedure development, and understanding organizational roles and responsibilities.
Week-2Module 2 – Risk Assessment
In this module, you’ll learn about risk assessment methodologies and their critical role in securing an organization’s infrastructure. You’ll study the process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks that could impact business operations and explore strategies for mitigating these risks.
Week-3Module 3 – Business Impact Analysis and Continuity Plan
This module focuses on the critical role of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Continuity Planning in ensuring an organization’s resilience against disruptions.
Week-4Module 4 – Backup Strategies
In this module, you’ll learn about the importance of data backup strategies in maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery. The module covers key backup methods, including full, incremental, and differential backups, as well as the use of cloud and on-premises storage solutions.
Week-5Module 5 – Data Recovery Strategies
This module focuses on the key strategies and techniques to recover lost, corrupted, or compromised data. You’ll learn about different data recovery methods, including restoring from backups, disaster recovery solutions, and forensic data retrieval.
Week-6Module 6 – Virtualization-Based Disaster Recovery
This module explores the role of virtualization technologies in disaster recovery planning and execution. You’ll learn how virtual machines (VMs), cloud computing, and hypervisor-based solutions enhance an organization’s ability to recover from system failures, cyber-attacks, and other disruptions.
Week-7Module 7 – System Recovery
This module focuses on the processes and strategies involved in restoring IT systems after a failure, cyber-attack, or disaster. You’ll learn about system recovery planning, troubleshooting techniques, and restoration procedures to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
Week-8Module 8 – Recovery in Centralized and Decentralized Computing
This module examines recovery strategies for centralized and decentralized computing environments, helping you understand each model’s unique challenges and solutions.
Week-9Module 9 – BCP Testing, Maintenance, and Training
This module focuses on the ongoing evaluation and refinement of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure its effectiveness in real-world scenarios. You’ll learn about BCP testing methodologies, routine maintenance procedures, and the importance of employee training in sustaining business resilience.
Week-10Module 10 – Recovery, Training, and Evaluation
This module emphasizes the importance of a well-structured recovery process, continuous employee training, and regular evaluation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. You’ll learn how to effectively restore operations after a disruption, train personnel on recovery procedures, and assess the effectiveness of existing recovery strategies.
What You Will Learn
- The consequences and effects of various types of disasters
- Phases of a disaster recovery process
- How to prepare and implement a business continuity plan
- How to assess business risks and frame risk management policies
- Solutions to mitigate risks and protect business networks in the event of a disaster
- Issues related to information system security
- Security mechanisms for data backup
- Certification and accreditation authority in securing information systems
- Technology or services required to recover data
- Laws and acts related to disaster recovery that are applicable in various countries
- Ethical and legal requirements while undertaking disaster recovery
- The role and implementation of virtualization platforms in disaster recovery
Virtual Lab Exercises
Get hands-on practice with state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools in simulations that mirror real-world scenarios. The virtual lab exercises included in this course cover disaster recovery disciplines like qualitative risk assessment using the PILAR Risk Management tool, backup and restoration of disks using disk-2-disk (D-2-D) backup, performing file backup in Windows using AOMEI, restoration of Ubuntu systems using Deja Dup, centralized backup of virtual machines using the Arcycle tool, and much more.
Skills You Will Gain
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Disaster Recovery Strategy Implementation
- Disaster Recovery Policy Development
- Business Continuity Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk Management Policy Development
- Data Backup and Recovery
- Disaster Recovery Compliance
Jobs You Can Prepare For
Disaster Recovery Specialist
Disaster Recovery Manager
Business Continuity Manager
Risk Management Analyst
IT Resilience Manager
Crisis Management Coordinator
Compliance and Risk Officer
Emergency Management Director
Information Security Manager
Operational Risk Manager
Business Continuity Planner
IT Forensic Investigator
… And Many More!
Total Course Fee
$1,395
- Cost Per Credit Hour: $465
- Technology Fee Per Term: $50
- Transcript Fee: $10 (plus shipping, if international)
Admission Criteria
- You must be aged 18 years or older.
- You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), college degree, or relevant certification.
How to Apply
Step 01 :
Fill out the NDS application form and submit it to our Enrollment Advisor.
Step 02 :
Send us a scanned copy of your official government identification and documents showing proof of education.
Step 03 :
Pay the one-time $100 application fee.
Voices of Success: Hear from Our Alumni
Here’s what our students say about this disaster recovery certification course and how it helped advance their cybersecurity careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of EDRP in cyber security?
EDRP is an acronym for the EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional certification. This globally recognized cyber security certification adds significant value to the credentials of any professional specializing in disaster recovery.
How much does the EDRP exam cost?
Complete EC-Council University’s Disaster Recovery non-degree course to attempt the Certified Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP) certification exam. The course spans three (3) credit hours for $465 per credit hour ($1,395 total fee). Once completed successfully, you’ll be well-qualified for several disaster recovery job roles in the field of cyber security.
Is cyber security disaster recovery a good option for a future-proof career?
Yes, a cyber security disaster recovery job can be a great way to future-proof your career. Organizations acknowledge the importance of robust disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the face of increasing cyber threats, resulting in a fast-growing demand for cyber security professionals specializing in disaster recovery. The scope for career growth is also immense, as disaster recovery professionals can transition into higher-level roles such as Disaster Recovery Managers or Chief Information Security Officers.