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Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers
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Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

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

What you'll learn

  • Identify various types of risks and threats in cybersecurity.

  • Explain the concepts of risk mitigation, transference, avoidance, and acceptance.

  • Implement risk management strategies to protect digital assets.

  • Examine real-world incidents to understand the causes and consequences of risk management failures.

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October 2024

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of risk management and outline the structure of the course. This initial video will set the stage for the detailed topics we will cover, ensuring you understand the importance of risk management in cybersecurity and IT contexts.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this module, we will explore the foundational elements of risk, including assets, vulnerabilities, and threats. You will learn to distinguish between different types of risks and threats that businesses and IT networks face and understand the consequences of poor risk management by examining real-world failures such as the 2017 Amazon Web Services outage.

What's included

4 videos

In this module, we will delve into the four primary strategies for managing risk: mitigation, transference, avoidance, and acceptance. Each video will provide a thorough examination of these strategies, and you will learn how to select and apply appropriate risk controls in different contexts to protect your organization.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on the methods for calculating risk, covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches. You will gain insights into how these methods are used in practice and evaluate the Equifax data breach case study to understand the critical role of effective risk management in preventing major security incidents.

What's included

4 videos

In this module, we will bring you practical insights into risk management as it is applied in various industries. Through interviews with professionals in government, defense, commercial, and healthcare sectors, you will learn how different organizations handle risk management challenges and what best practices you can adopt in your own work.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will provide a summary and conclusion of the course, highlighting the key points and lessons learned. You will also receive a special offer for further learning opportunities to continue enhancing your risk management skills.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

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