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Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

Master essential cybersecurity concepts and risk management principles. Learn about threats, vulnerabilities, and effective security strategies.

Master essential cybersecurity concepts and risk management principles. Learn about threats, vulnerabilities, and effective security strategies.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Cybersecurity Risk Management Frameworks Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Define key cybersecurity concepts and terminology

  • Identify and analyze cybersecurity threats

  • Understand security management roles and responsibilities

  • Implement effective risk management strategies

  • Develop security governance frameworks

  • Master contingency planning principles

Skills you'll gain

Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Risk Management
Security Threats
Vulnerability Assessment
Security Governance
Incident Response
Security Planning
Risk Assessment
Security Management
Contingency Planning

This course includes:

2.93 Hours PreRecorded video

20 assignments

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 6 modules in this course

This comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and their application in risk management. Students learn essential terminology, threat identification, and security management principles. The curriculum covers key areas including cybersecurity governance, roles and responsibilities, risk assessment, and contingency planning. Through structured modules, learners develop practical knowledge of security program components and risk management strategies.

Welcome to Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

Module 1 · 6 Minutes to complete

An Introduction to Cybersecurity

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Threats to Cybersecurity

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Cybersecurity Management

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

Understanding Cybersecurity Risk and Risk Management

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Wrap-up for Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Instructors

Herbert J. Mattord
Herbert J. Mattord

5 rating

5 Reviews

1,30,156 Students

113 Courses

Expert in Information Security at Kennesaw State University

Dr. Herbert J. Mattord is a Professor of Information Security and Assurance at Kennesaw State University, where he teaches courses in cybersecurity and serves as the Director of Education and Outreach at the KSU Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development. With 26 years of experience in the IT industry prior to his academic career, which began in 2002, Dr. Mattord has held various roles including application developer, database administrator, project manager, and information security practitioner. His practical expertise was further enhanced during his tenure as the Manager of Corporate Information Technology Security at Georgia-Pacific Corporation. Additionally, he has taught as an adjunct professor at several institutions and is a co-author of key textbooks in the field, including Principles of Information Security and Management of Information Security. Dr. Mattord earned his Ph.D. in Information Systems with a focus on Information Security from Nova Southeastern University.

Michael Whitman
Michael Whitman

5 rating

8 Reviews

1,30,156 Students

19 Courses

Leading Authority in Information Security at Kennesaw State University

Dr. Michael Whitman is a Professor of Information Security in the Information Systems and Security Department at Kennesaw State University, where he also serves as the Executive Director of the KSU Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development. With a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, Dr. Whitman teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in cybersecurity and has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications in top academic journals. He is a co-author of several widely used textbooks in information security and has played a crucial role in establishing Kennesaw State as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education, recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Under his leadership, the university's cybersecurity programs have flourished, reflecting his commitment to advancing education and workforce development in this critical area.

Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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