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
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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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4.8
(119 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
- Security Management
- Threat Management
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Risk Analysis
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Risk Mitigation
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Governance
- Security Awareness
- Risk Management Framework
- Cyber Attacks
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Cyber Risk
- Business Risk Management
- ISO/IEC 27001
- Operational Risk
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Threat Detection
- Cost Benefit 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
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Risk Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Network Security
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Threat Management
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Security Management
Category: Asset Management
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Incident Response
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
Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Operational Risk
Category: Continuous Improvement Process
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Threat Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Business Risk Management
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Cost Benefit Analysis
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Security Controls
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Cyber Risk
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
Category: IT Management
Category: Project Documentation
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Risk Management
Category: Threat Management
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Asset Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Presentations
Category: Security Management
Category: Governance
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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,