In this specialization, you will learn how to define Cybersecurity risk and discuss the threats that create it while you also learn to describe the role of Cybersecurity management in the management of Cybersecurity risk. You will go on to understand the elements of a general risk management framework as well as how to develop and administer a risk management effort. Along the way you will learn about the dominant standards and frameworks in risk management, and the tools used to support them.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks Specialization
Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks Specialization
Exploring Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks. Understand the concepts and background of cybersecurity risk management frameworks
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(121 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
You will be able to define Cybersecurity risk and the discuss the threats that create it.
You will be prepared to explain the risk management process to assess and treat risk in the organization.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Threat Detection
- Risk Analysis
- ISO/IEC 27001
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Threat Management
- Security Management
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Mitigation
- Operational Risk
- Threat Modeling
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Risk Management Framework
- Cyber Governance
- Risk Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Risk
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Cyber Attacks
- Business Risk Management
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity
Identify threats to cybersecurity
Describe the role and responsibilities of Cybersecurity management in the risk management effort
Explain Cybersecurity risk and the organizational program to manage it
Skills you'll gain
Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Asset Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security Awareness, Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Security Management, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Governance, and Risk Analysis
What you'll learn
Discuss the development of a Framework to guide the organization’s risk management efforts.
Explain the process of performing risk assessment to identify the risk to the organization’s information assets.
Discuss the strategies available to the organization to reduce the risk to its information assets to an acceptable level.
Skills you'll gain
Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Threat Management, Operational Risk, Cyber Risk, and Governance Risk Management and Compliance
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Security Controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, and NIST 800-53
What you'll learn
Identify the career development and path of a Cybersecurity professional from entry-level to CISO
Define and describe the role and function of a CISO in planning for cybersecurity
Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO would play in it
Discuss the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity program
Skills you'll gain
Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Governance, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Asset Management, Project Documentation, Threat Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Presentations, Risk Analysis, and Cyber Security Assessment
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Frequently asked questions
Depending on your effort, it should take from 4 to 6 weeks spending about 10 hours a week.
General information systems knowledge is required, and some cybersecurity background would be helpful.
Taking the courses in the listed sequence will allow you to build on the knowledge gained from course to course and is recommended.
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Financial aid available,