Course description
In this course, we will introduce a seven-step, business- and risk-driven process to develop security architectures. Among other things, we will examine business requirements as the drivers for security, data classification to understand the value of business information, security requirements to address prioritized information risks and architectural issues and risks which should inform future security budgeting and roadmap decisions.
Syllabus
Introduction
Video — 00:03:08
Using a seven-step process to kickstart your security architecture program.
Business Requirements Definition/Gathering
Video — 00:08:42
Business requirements as the key drivers for security.
Data Classification
Video — 00:05:53
Understanding the value of the data.
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment
Video — 00:04:56
Finding and prioritizing the remediation of threats.
Security Requirements Definition
Video — 00:04:26
Prescribing practical and effective security mitigations.
Reference Security Architecture
Video — 00:03:01
A graphical representation of a secure system’s design.
Residual Risk Identification
Video — 00:04:38
Understanding the risk that remains after mitigations are effectively applied.
Architectural Issues and Risks
Video — 00:02:28
Making informed budgeting and roadmap decisions.
Meet the author
I am the CEO & founder of BetterCyber Consulting, a cybersecurity company offering the same level of expertise and service as the “Big Four”, but without the high cost and unnecessary frills, ensuring that all businesses can benefit from effective cybersecurity measures, regardless of their size or budget.
Before leaving corporate America, I held several cybersecurity positions, from operations to strategy and architecture, in Fortune 100 companies, such as PayPal Holdings, Inc. and Marathon Petroleum Corporation. I have a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Airforce University in Argentina, a master’s degree in Information Security Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute, and many cybersecurity certifications, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and GSE (GIAC Security Expert).
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