Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

Managing Cybersecurity. Mastering the basics of managing cybersecurity in organizations

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

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5 course series

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4.8

(646 reviews)

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2 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(646 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand that cybersecurity is a managerial problem.
Identify and manage risks to information assets within organizations.
Develop cybersecurity policies and plans for organizations.
Explain the integration of cybersecurity into all aspects of a business’s operations and use of information assets.

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Specialization - 5 course series

This specialization is intended for those learners that:

- would preferably have an undergraduate (bachelors) degree, or is a currently enrolled student

- are interested in the area of IT and cybersecurity and how it relates to business decisions

- is currently employed or seeking employment and needs to understand issues and best practices around Cybersecurity

- may be a IT or Cybersecurity professional or technician

- may be interested in Cybersecurity and unsure of how to approach a career in it

Applied Learning Project

Given a case study of a sample organization, the student will specify the number, role, and qualifications of cybersecurity staff, identify the number and types of policy needed, outline a risk management program, specify the committees, roles, and plans needed to perform contingency planning and outline a cybersecurity governance program.

The Foundations of Cybersecurity

Course 18 hours4.8 (690 ratings)

What you'll learn

Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity
Describe key threats to cybersecurity
Define strategies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in information assets
Give examples of the systemic components (including personnel) necessary for an effective cybersecurity program

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management

Category: Project Management

Category: Security Engineering

Category: Strategy and Operations

Category: Leadership and Management

Category: Strategy

Category: Cyberattacks

The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

Course 210 hours4.7 (342 ratings)

What you'll learn

Identify the importance and functions of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in Cybersecurity program management.
Describe best practices in risk management including the domains of risk assessment and risk treatment.
Describe the structure and content of Cybersecurity-related strategy, plans, and planning
Identify the key components and methodologies of Cybersecurity policies and policy development

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Model

Category: Security Engineering

Category: Network Security

Category: Computer Networking

Category: Network Architecture

Managing Network Security

Course 315 hours4.8 (228 ratings)

What you'll learn

Describe the threats to data from information communication technology (ICT)
Identify the issues and practices associated with managing network security
Identify the practices, tools, and methodologies associated with assessing network security
Describe the components of an effective network security program

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management

Category: Planning

Category: Operations Management

Category: Security Engineering

Category: Strategy and Operations

Category: Leadership and Management

Category: Business Analysis

Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters

Course 414 hours4.8 (246 ratings)

What you'll learn

Define and describe the components of a cybersecurity contingency planning program
Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity incident response program
Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity disaster recovery program
Define and describe recommended contingency strategies including data backup and recovery and continuity of cybersecurity operations

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management

Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

Course 518 hours4.7 (33 ratings)

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

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Engineering

Category: Network Security

Category: Strategy

Category: Cyberattacks

Instructors

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

Kennesaw State University

20 Courses138,201 learners

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Kennesaw State University

20 Courses138,201 learners

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Frequently asked questions

Each of the four content courses is designed to be completed in 10 to 12 hours. The final project may take from 10 to 20 hours depending on the level or prior knowledg for the student.

A general understanding of business information technology is assumed. prior work experience may aid in understanding the impact of cybersecurity in the business setting.

That is recommended as some of the materials are built on the content of earlier sections.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.