Cyber security management and mitigation

Course content

In this course, you'll learn the foundational elements of cybersecurity, including the definition of security and the principles of corporate security. You will explore the goals of security, focusing on the security triad of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA), and understand the various threats to security through detailed discussions on events and incidents.

Additionally, you'll dive into risk management, starting with risk assessments and moving on to both quantitative and qualitative risk assessments. You'll learn about different risk response strategies such as risk avoidance, risk transference, risk mitigation, and risk acceptance, with a goal of mitigating risk to an acceptable level.

Who this course is for:

• Individuals interested in understanding the basics of cybersecurity.

• Professionals seeking a refresher on core security concepts.

• Ideal for IT professionals, security officers, and anyone with a responsibility for managing risk in an organization.

What you'll learn

• A solid definition of security and its importance in a corporate context.

• The goals of security through the security triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

• The various threats to security, distinguishing between events and incidents.

• The opposite of security goals through the DAD triad: Disclosure, Alteration, and Denial.

• Effective risk management practices, including risk assessments.

• In-depth understanding of risk response strategies: avoidance, transference, mitigation, and acceptance.

• How to balance security with finite budgets and resources, ensuring cost-effective mitigation efforts.