Cyber Security & Data Science Microcredentials

Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review: Part 3 – Prevention & Recovery Strategies

This is the third microlearning in the Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review learning path. As the third part, you will design effective prevention and recovery strategies, apply system hardening techniques, and conduct cost-benefit analysis to ensure your contingency plans are both practical and financially viable.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Design prevention strategies including encryption, MFA, and access control.

  • Implement data protection practices such as the 3-2-1 backup rule and cloud-based DRaaS.

  • Apply system hardening techniques, patch management, and network firewalls.

  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis for preventive and recovery strategies.

  • Align recovery strategies with ISO 22301 and Essential Eight frameworks.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Data Protection Strategies
    Encryption Backup DRaaS
  • System Hardening
    OS Configuration Patching IDS/IPS Whitelisting
  • Access Controls
    MFA Zero Trust RBAC
  • Employee Awareness Training
    Cybersecurity Best Practices Phishing Defence
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
    Direct vs Indirect Costs Risk Quantification
  • Recovery Strategies
    Hot Sites Insurance Employee Support Programs

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Develop prevention strategies that reduce vulnerabilities and threats.

  • Apply data protection and system hardening measures to safeguard ICT systems.

  • Conduct financial analysis to justify prevention and recovery strategies.

  • Document and recommend effective recovery strategies aligned with compliance requirements.

Learning Pathway

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Your Future Pathways

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  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTSAS526 – Review and Update Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1 – Business Continuity Planning
  • Part 2 – System Threats & Risk Management
  • Part 3 – Prevention & Recovery Strategies
  • Part 4 – Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)

Once you complete all four microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for ICTSAS526 – Review and Update Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for advanced opportunities in disaster recovery, ICT security, and organisational resilience.

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Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review: Part 3 – Prevention & Recovery Strategies
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