This course is designed for Cybersecurity and Application Security Specialists, IT Security Managers and System Administrators, Software Developers, as well as IT Consultants and Penetration Testers. The final course in the specialization will concentrate on the practical aspects of implementing the designed security architecture into the existing IT environment. It will tackle topics like secure configuration, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and incident response and recovery. Cybersecurity Specialists will learn advanced techniques for implementing and monitoring security controls. IT Managers will gain insights into effective security governance and compliance. By the end of the course, learners will be ready to manage the ongoing security needs of their organization or clients, making them valuable assets in their respective roles.
Managing Information System Security Architecture
This course is part of Designing Information System Security Architectures Specialization
Instructor: Vahab Iranmanesh
Included with 
Recommended experience
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Add to your LinkedIn profile
June 2024
9 assignments
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
There are 3 modules in this course
This module provides participants with a deep understanding of security architecture's fundamental concepts and its pivotal role in ensuring robust network security and effective access management. Participants will explore security architecture considerations for cloud, application, and data environments, gaining insights into designing secure and resilient solutions to address modern cybersecurity challenges. The module also delves into the components of a comprehensive security governance framework, emphasizing the formulation of robust policies, standards, and procedures. By aligning security decisions with compliance measures and industry best practices, participants will learn how to establish a proactive and adaptive cybersecurity approach that meets regulatory obligations.
What's included
10 videos2 readings3 assignments1 plugin
This module covers critical security architecture factors, principles, and best practices for designing a robust framework. Participants will learn to assess risks, implement defense-in-depth, and align security with organizational goals. The module also explores network, application, database, and cloud security best practices. Pre-implementation planning's significance is emphasized, ensuring a comprehensive security design. Participants will develop efficient strategies for continuous improvement, monitoring, and adaptive security measures. Through interactive discussions and exercises, you will gain practical skills for enhancing their organization's security posture.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this module, participants will explore proactive security measures to swiftly identify and respond to emerging threats. You will learn the importance of security monitoring and analysis in continuous detection strategies within security architecture, utilizing security analytics and SIEM tools for swift incident response. The module also emphasizes the significance of security education and awareness programs in fostering a security-conscious culture. Additionally, participants will comprehend the role of security governance in shaping a robust framework for security awareness.
What's included
6 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Instructor
Offered by
Recommended if you're interested in Security
University of Colorado System
Kennesaw State University
Why people choose Coursera for their career
New to Security? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.