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Security and Risk Management

Learn how organizations manage information security risks, conduct risk analysis, and implement training and education. A basic understanding of IT concepts is required.

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Course Overview

This course examines governance and risk management in information security, focusing on the policies and standards necessary for effective operations and oversight. It explores how organizations manage information security risks, conduct risk analysis, and implement training and education programs. A basic understanding of IT concepts is required.


Course Format

This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.

This course is part of the Cybersecurity program.

Price

$375

Course Details

Units 0.5 CEUs / 5 PDUs

Location Online Courses

Course Type Self-Paced

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What You’ll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the concept of security governance and the responsibilities involved in overseeing data security.

  • Describe the importance and role of policy and procedure documents in information security.

  • Comprehend the key principles and terminology related to information security governance and risk management.

  • Discuss various management practices for maintaining an effective information security function.

  • Identify common information security risks and threats.

  • Outline the process for conducting a risk assessment.

  • Understand the data classification process and how to classify data according to security needs.

  • Explain the methods for providing information security training and education.

Your Instructor

Kevin
Hanegan

Chief Learning Officer, Qlik

Kevin Hanegan, B.S., is the author of 4 programming books: Building State-of-the-Art Web Pages, Custom CGI Scripting with Perl, Practical Guide to Curl, and Building Solutions with the DecisionSite Analytics Platform. He has worked for a variety of software companies, universities, and corporate training centers as a course developer, trainer and consultant. He currently is Director of Educational Services for TIBCO Software.