This course is part of the Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

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Qasim Ijaz

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Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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In this course, you will learn all about the process of implementing effective education, training, and awareness programs. You will also study the role personnel security plays in protecting an organization’s assets, intellectual property, and physical assets. You will also be introduced to the steps required for effective Vendor Risk Management (VRM), including: due diligence, contracting, monitoring & accessing, and termination. Throughout the course, you will engage with current case studies that illustrate the key concepts in your lessons. You will also have the chance to submit assignments in which you will apply the material in a practical application.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Qasim Ijaz

Offensive Security Lead

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Education, Training, & Awareness

Welcome to the first module of Personnel & Third Party Security! Education, training, and awareness of security threats are important for many actors within an organization. It’s not only your users who make bad decisions, it’s also administrators, IT staff, security staff, and risk assessors. In this module we will dive into the process of implementing effective education, training, and awareness programs.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Personnel Security

Welcome to Module 2! Personnel security plays a critical role in protecting an organization’s assets, for example intellectual property, such as customer data or physical assets. Organizations define their security requirements around personnel’s use of organizational assets and then use technical and physical controls to implement them. Through personnel security controls, we work towards a reduction in the misuse, theft, or fraud related to our assets.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 10 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Vendor Risk Management

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 8 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Acquisition Strategy

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 10 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PERSONNEL & THIRD-PARTY SECURITY

by JEMar 18, 2021

Course provides a good overview of the main topics to be address for personnel security awareness and third party review.

by GTJan 3, 2022

This course was easy and I had a hard time understanding the cyber talk, but it was very fun and I enjoyed the course work. Just hoping that my peers take the time to review my assignments.

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About the Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

In this case-based Specialization, you will be introduced to the field of cybersecurity through the world of security governance and risk management.

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