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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to applying the Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) methodology in cyber risk management. Students will learn how to leverage industry research, use FAIR for decision-making, and report on the materiality of cyber incidents using FAIR-MAM (Materiality Assessment Methodology). Through real-world CISO lectures and exercises, participants will gain the skills to quantify and communicate cyber risk effectively in financial terms.
This course is tailored for senior executives and decision-makers overseeing or guiding cyber risk management within their organizations. Ideal participants will have:
Leadership and Strategic Oversight: Participants should hold or aspire to hold leadership roles such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Risk Officer (CRO), or senior management positions where they are responsible for setting and implementing risk management strategies.
Experience with Financial or Business Risk: Executives with experience managing financial risk or business continuity planning will find the course particularly valuable, as it covers the intersection of cyber risk and financial decision-making.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement: A mindset geared toward continuous improvement in risk management practices, with a willingness to explore and adopt new methodologies, such as the FAIR model, to enhance their organization's cyber resilience.
This course is designed to equip senior leaders with the practical skills and insights necessary to integrate the FAIR model into their organization’s broader risk management strategy, ensuring a more quantitative and business-aligned approach to managing cyber risks.
This module focuses on enhancing cyber risk management practices through industry research, risk quantification using FAIR, and evolving approaches to cyber risk. It covers recent trends, empirical studies, and the application of FAIR to mature security programs. The module explores how quantitative risk analysis can improve decision-making and discusses the evolution of cyber risk management, including the integration of FAIR with frameworks like NIST CSF.
(Optional) Cyentia IRIS Xtreme (Information Risk Insights Study Xtreme)•60 minutes
Quantitative Decision Analysis•10 minutes
FAIR Risk Analysis Example•30 minutes
FAIR-U Tool - Risk Analysis Training Application•60 minutes
NIST-CSF 2.0 Takes a Major Step to Acknowledge Cyber Risk as a Business Risk•30 minutes
FAIR Risk Management•10 minutes
10 assignments•Total 27 minutes
Assessment for CRM Research at MIT Sloan•2 minutes
Assessment of Forrester’s Cyber Risk Management Research•2 minutes
Assessment for Data Integrity•2 minutes
Assessment of Missing GAAP for CRM•2 minutes
Assessment for FAIR Enables Business Decisions•2 minutes
Assessment of Effective Operational Risk Management: Quantifying Risk Reduction and Setting Risk Appetite•2 minutes
Assessment for FAIR Enables Security Programs to Mature•2 minutes
Assessment of FAIR Enables a Proactive Approach to CRM•2 minutes
Assessment of Adopting the FAIR Model•2 minutes
Graded Assessment -1•9 minutes
8 discussion prompts•Total 50 minutes
Introduce Yourself•5 minutes
4 Critical Areas Boards Need to Address•10 minutes
Automating FAIR•5 minutes
Multi-party Incidents•5 minutes
Quantitative Decision Analysis•10 minutes
Data Gathering•5 minutes
NIST-CSF 2.0 + FAIR•5 minutes
FAIR Enables Accuracy•5 minutes
FAIR Improves Decision-making
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores how the Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) framework enhances decision-making processes in cyber risk management. Participants will delve into the complexities of trade-off decisions, learn effective cyber risk quantification techniques, and discover how to optimize decision-making using FAIR. Through a combination of videos, readings, and real-world use cases from various industries, learners will gain practical insights into applying FAIR to improve business objectives and communicate more effectively with executive stakeholders.
Mastering FAIR for Global Technology Risk•4 minutes
Credit Monitoring Use Case•5 minutes
Health Insurance Business Use Case•5 minutes
NASA (Mission-focused) FAIR Use Case•6 minutes
6 readings•Total 87 minutes
Managing Cybersecurity Surprises: The Executive’s Perspective•10 minutes
Understanding Cyber Risk Quantification: A Buyer’s Guide•15 minutes
Putting a Price on Risk | How to Prioritize Your Cybersecurity Budget in 2024•12 minutes
Quantifying Risk to Reduce Premiums•30 minutes
4 Steps to a Smarter Risk Heat Map•10 minutes
Three Types of Risk Skeptics•10 minutes
12 assignments•Total 33 minutes
Assessment of FAIR'S Primary Purpose•2 minutes
Assessment of Financial Service Trade-offs•2 minutes
Assessment for Healthcare Use Case Example•2 minutes
Assessment of FAIR Helps CISOs Manage Budget•2 minutes
Assessment of Risk Buy-Down with FAIR•2 minutes
Assessment for Cyber Insurance Use Case with FAIR•2 minutes
Assessment for Optimizing Decision Making with FAIR•2 minutes
Assessment of Mastering FAIR for Global Technology Risk•2 minutes
Assessment of Credit Monitoring Use Case•2 minutes
Assessment of Health Insurance Business Use Case•2 minutes
Assessment of NASA (Mission-focused) FAIR Use Case•2 minutes
Graded Assessment 2•11 minutes
1 peer review•Total 30 minutes
Peer Review•30 minutes
6 discussion prompts•Total 35 minutes
Managing Cybersecurity Surprises•5 minutes
Cybersecurity Budgets•5 minutes
Cyber Insurance Terms•5 minutes
Risk Quantification Improves Debates•5 minutes
Risk Skeptic•10 minutes
Business Value Use Cases•5 minutes
Reporting Materiality of a Cyber Incident
Module 3•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores the critical concept of materiality in the context of cyber incidents and its implications for reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to define, assess, and communicate the materiality of cyber events. The module covers the SEC's guidelines, the FAIR-MAM (Factor Analysis of Information Risk - Materiality Assessment Methodology) framework, and practical use cases. Through expert insights, case studies, and interactive discussions, learners will develop the skills necessary to accurately determine the financial impact of cyber incidents and ensure compliance with SEC regulations.
The FAIR Institute is a research-driven non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the discipline of cyber and operational risk management through education, standards, and collaboration.
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