Gain Skills in Cybersecurity and Risk Management. The three interconnected courses in this specialization cover security governance and compliance strategies, foundational risk management techniques, as well as personnel and third-party security measures.

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Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

What you will learn

How to create security strategies that align with a company's goals and objectives
How to apply risk assessment techniques to real-world situations
How to implement effective security education, training, and awareness programs

About this Specialization

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In this case-based Specialization, you will be introduced to the field of cybersecurity through the world of security governance and risk management. Throughout this program, you will practice applying foundational concepts of security governance and risk management including: Creating security strategies that align with a company’s goals and objectives.Applying risk assessment techniques to real-world situations.Implementing effective security education, training, and awareness programs.

Applied Learning Project

In this program you will complete a series of case studies which will require you to apply the concepts and tools introduced in the video lectures to problems addressed by cybersecurity practitioners in real-world situations.

The topics of these case studies cover a broad range of cybersecurity threats such as those posed by novel IoT technologies, ransomware attacks, and social engineering campaigns.

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100% online courses

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Flexible Schedule

Set and maintain flexible deadlines.

Beginner Level

Approximately 3 months to complete

Suggested pace of 2 hours/week

English

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When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

Security Governance & Compliance

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Course2

Course 2

Introduction to Risk Management

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In this course, you will learn about risk assessment techniques and how to implement a number of strategies that will ensure the protection of assets. You will learn about the relationship between assets, vulnerabilities, threats, and risks. You will also engage with a number of current case studies in the industry that illustrate the material. You will leave the course with skills relating to threat modeling and business continuity planning that have direct applications at your current job or in your future career.

Course3

Course 3

Personnel & Third-Party Security

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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.

Instructors

Jacob Horne

Cybersecurity Consultant

7,447 Learners

1 Course

Qasim Ijaz

Offensive Security Lead

6,415 Learners

2 Courses

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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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