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
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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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.
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Skills you'll gain
- Threat Detection
- Business Risk Management
- Risk Management Framework
- Cybersecurity
- Security Management
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Risk Management
- Cyber Governance
- Cyber Attacks
- Risk Mitigation
- ISO/IEC 27001
- Vulnerability Management
- Operational Risk
- Cyber Risk
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Threat Modeling
- Risk Analysis
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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
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
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
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
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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,