University of California, Irvine
Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

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University of California, Irvine

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

Gain Skills in Cybersecurity and Risk Management. The three interconnected courses in this specialization cover security governance and compliance strategies, foundational risk management techniques, as well as personnel and third-party security measures.

Qasim Ijaz
Jacob Horne

Instructors: Qasim Ijaz

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4.7

(207 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to create security strategies that align with a company's goals and objectives

  • How to apply risk assessment techniques to real-world situations

  • How to implement effective security education, training, and awareness programs

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Specialization - 3 course series

Security Governance & Compliance

Course 19 hours4.6 (161 ratings)

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Threat Management
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Computer Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Program Standards
Category: Data Governance
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Procedure Development
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Governance

Introduction to Risk Management

Course 210 hours4.7 (131 ratings)

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Security Controls
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Risk Modeling
Category: Asset Protection
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Risk Analysis

Personnel & Third-Party Security

Course 39 hours4.8 (40 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Management
Category: Vendor Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Due Diligence
Category: Security Controls
Category: Threat Management
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Asset Protection
Category: Risk Analysis

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Qasim Ijaz
University of California, Irvine
2 Courses12,177 learners

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