Exploring Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks. Understand the concepts and background of cybersecurity risk management frameworks

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Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP +1 more instructor

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks SpecializationUniversity System of Georgia

What you will learn

You will be able to define Cybersecurity risk and the discuss the threats that create it.
You will be prepared to explain the risk management process to assess and treat risk in the organization.
Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity
Identify threats to cybersecurity

Skills you will gain

About this Specialization

In this specialization, you will learn how to define Cybersecurity risk and discuss the threats that create it while you also learn to describe the role of Cybersecurity management in the management of Cybersecurity risk. You will go on to understand the elements of a general risk management framework as well as how to develop and administer a risk management effort. Along the way you will learn about the dominant standards and frameworks in risk management, and the tools used to support them.

Applied Learning Project

Given a case study of a sample organization, learner will specify a risk management framework to manage cybersecurity risk. They will describe the resources needed to support this RMF and perform the initial steps of a risk management effort by identifying, classifying and prioritizing organizational assets and the threats to those assets.

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English

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There are 4 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

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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.

Course2

Course 2

A General Approach to Risk Management

Course3

Course 3

Dominant Risk Management Standards and Frameworks

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Organizations with little experience in risk management will want to look to national and international organizations for guidance in designing and implementing their risk management efforts. There are two dominant organizations that offer guidance in this area: the U.S. National Institute for Standards in Technology (NIST) and the International Standards Organization.

Course4

Course 4

Implementing a Risk Management Framework

The ultimate destination for a security manager is the Chief Information Security Officer (or Chief Security Officer) a senior executive role responsible for all cybersecurity operations in the organization. But how do you get from entry-level IT or security employee to the CISO’s office and what do you need to know when you get there? This course examines the career path and requirements to be an effective CISO, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the position.

In this course, a learner will be able to: ● 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

Instructors

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

Professor of Information Security

Information Systems and Security

103,099 Learners

13 Courses

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Professor of Information Security

Department of Information Systems and Security

103,099 Learners

13 Courses

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University System of Georgia

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How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
Depending on your effort, it should take from 4 to 6 weeks spending about 10 hours a week.
What background knowledge is necessary?
General information systems knowledge is required, and some cybersecurity background would be helpful.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Taking the courses in the listed sequence will allow you to build on the knowledge gained from course to course and is recommended.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No, this is not a credit-earning specialization.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
Have a better understanding of cybersecurity risk and how it is controlled.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks Specialization

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Skills you will gain

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