Kennesaw State University
Implementing a Risk Management Framework
Kennesaw State University

Implementing a Risk Management Framework

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

Instructors: Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
18 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
18 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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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This course is part of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

Learning objectives for the capstone project.

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5 readings

Prepare and submit a case-based presentation to deliver the results of a proposal to implement a risk management framework suitable for the case organization.

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1 reading1 peer review

Identify the information assets to be included in the risk management effort.

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1 reading1 peer review

Identify threats to key information assets.

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1 reading1 peer review

Perform risk analysis and prepare a report.

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1 reading1 peer review

Justify a comprehensive risk management program for the case company.

What's included

1 reading1 peer review

Instructors

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Kennesaw State University
19 Courses131,917 learners
Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Kennesaw State University
19 Courses131,917 learners

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