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Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

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Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers

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Beginner level

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4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze how to mitigate, transfer, avoid, and monitor risks

  • Apply effective strategies for managing third-party cyber risks

  • Demonstrate ethical hacking/penetration testing techniques to identify and reduce vulnerabilities

  • Evaluate methods for calculating quantitative and qualitative risk analyses

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July 2024

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course, discuss the profession of risk management, and explore essential standards and frameworks in cybersecurity.

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3 videos1 reading

In this module, we will delve into the concept of risk, types of risks, the scope of risk management, and the roles involved, as well as examine common threats and adversaries.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the comprehensive process of cyber risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation, avoidance, transference, acceptance, and monitoring of risks.

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9 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on how to classify information and implement appropriate security controls to protect against cyber risks effectively.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the options for third-party cyber risk management, including how to identify and evaluate third-party vendors for outsourcing risk control.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will discuss the identification, assessment, treatment, and reporting of security vulnerabilities, as well as the use of ethical hacking and penetration testing.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on preparing for and responding to cyber incidents, with an emphasis on business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will conclude the course with a summary of key concepts, reflections on the importance of cyber risk management, and a thank-you note from the author.

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1 video1 assignment

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