Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

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Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

This course is part of Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks Specialization

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

140 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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

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Assessments

20 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In order to manage the cybersecurity function business, you must first understand its language and its environment. This course covers the foundations of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities as well as the tools, technologies, and strategies used to manage it.

This is an overview of the learning objectives for the course.

What's included

1 video1 reading

What's included

5 videos1 reading4 assignments

5 videosTotal 30 minutes

The Definition of Cybersecurity2 minutes
The Definition of Cybersecurity (Lecture 1.1.1)7 minutes
Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Lecture 1.1.2)9 minutes
Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Lecture 1.1.3)11 minutes
Wrap-up for Introduction to Cybersecurity0 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

The CIA Triad10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

The Definition of Cybersecurity (Lesson Quiz 1.1.1)6 minutes
Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 1 (Quiz 1.1.2)6 minutes
Key Concepts in Cybersecurity - Part 2 (Quiz 1.1.3)6 minutes
Quiz for the Introduction to Cybersecurity Module 1.130 minutes

Learning objectives for Threats to Cybersecurity

What's included

6 videos1 reading5 assignments

6 videosTotal 51 minutes

Threats to Cybersecurity1 minute
Compromises to IP, Deviations in QoS, & Espionage or Trespass (Lecture 1.2.1)13 minutes
Forces of Nature, Human Error or Failure & Information Extortion (Lecture 1.2.2)12 minutes
Sabotage or Vandalism, Software Attacks & Technical Hardware Failures (Lesson 1.2.3)12 minutes
Technical Hardware Failure, Technical Software Failure, Technological Obsolescence, and Theft (Lesson 1.2.4)11 minutes
Threats to Cybersecurity Wrap-up1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Threats to Cybersecurity10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 39 minutes

Compromises to IP, Deviations in QoS, & Espionage or Trespass (Quiz 1.2.1)6 minutes
Forces of Nature, Human Error or Failure & Information Extortion (Quiz 1.2.2)6 minutes
Sabotage or vandalism, Software attacks & Technical hardware failures (Quiz 1.2.3)6 minutes
Technical Hardware Failure, Technical Software Failure, Technological Obsolescence, and Theft (Quiz1.2.4)6 minutes
Threats to Cybersecurity - Module 1.2 Quiz15 minutes

What's included

7 videos6 assignments

7 videosTotal 71 minutes

Cybersecurity Management2 minutes
Introduction to Cybersecurity Management12 minutes
Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities14 minutes
Cybersecurity Governance16 minutes
Planning for Cybersecurity12 minutes
Planning for Cybersecurity Contingencies13 minutes
Cybersecurity Management Conclusion1 minute

6 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to the Management of Cybersecurity - Lesson Quiz6 minutes
Cybersecurity Roles and Responsibilities - Lesson 1.3.2 Quiz6 minutes
Cybersecurity Governance - Lesson Quiz6 minutes
Planning for Cybersecurity (Lesson Quiz 1.3.4)6 minutes
Planning for Cybersecurity Contingencies (Lesson Quiz 1.3.5)6 minutes
Cybersecurity Management (Module Quiz 1.3)30 minutes

Learning objectives for Managing Vulnerabilities in Information Assets module

What's included

5 videos4 assignments

5 videosTotal 27 minutes

Understanding Cybersecurity Risk and Risk Management2 minutes
Understanding Cybersecurity Risk7 minutes
Understanding Risk Management11 minutes
Risk Management Team Roles and Responsibilities7 minutes
Understanding Cybersecurity Risk and Risk Management1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Understanding Cybersecurity Risk6 minutes
Understanding Risk Management (Lesson Quiz 1.4.2)6 minutes
Risk Management Team Roles and Responsibilities (Lesson Quiz 1.4.3)6 minutes
Understanding Cybersecurity Risk and Risk Management Module Quiz30 minutes

This is the final module where you will take the Course Assessment.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

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Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

Kennesaw State University

20 Courses150,651 learners

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Kennesaw State University

20 Courses150,651 learners

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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2022

KEEP IT UP YOUR PRESENTAION AND COURSE QUIZES ARE SO GOOD

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2022

Detailed explanations on cybersecurity and easy to understand

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Comprehensive coverage of a topic I had little understanding of.

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