D832 - Managing Information Security


About

Managing Information Security expands on Fundamentals of Information Security by providing an in-depth analysis of the relationship between an information security program and broader business goals and objectives. Learners develop knowledge and experience in the development and management of an information security program essential to ongoing education, career progression, and value delivery to enterprises. Learners apply best practices to develop an information security governance framework, analyze mitigation in the context of compliance requirements, align security programs with security strategies and best practices, and recommend procedures for managing security strategies that minimize risk to an organization.

Objective

Course Outline

  • Cybersecurity Program and Project Management
  • Cybersecurity and the Board of Directors
  • Risk Management
  • The NIST Risk Management Framework
  • Cybersecurity Metrics
  • Risk Assessments
  • The FFIEC: An Introduction
  • Auditing Cybersecurity
  • Managing Regulatory Visits and Requests for Information
  • Addressing and Remediating Regulatory Findings
  • Incident Response and Recovery
  • Navigating the Cyber Insurance Maze
  • Framework Elements
  • Events
  • Controls
  • Assessments
  • Issues
  • Metrics
  • People
  • Analysis
  • You Know Why…
  • Choosing a Transformational Approach
  • Marketing and Communications 101 for Security Awareness
  • Behavior Management 101 for Security Awareness
  • Culture Management 101 for Security Awareness
  • Security Awareness Toolbox

Final Assessment

Resources

  • Bayuk, J. L. (2024). Stepping through cybersecurity risk management: A systems thinking approach. Wiley.
  • Carpenter, P. (2019). Transformational security awareness: What neuroscientists, storytellers, and marketers can teach us about driving secure behaviors. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Edwards, J., & Weaver, G. (2024). The cybersecurity guide to governance, risk, and compliance. Wiley.