What you will learn
This learning path takes a deep dive into cybersecurity management. As you progress through 30 courses, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of managing a security program, including implementing security policies and procedures, performing vulnerability and risk assessments, planning for business continuity and disaster recovery, and using a variety of technical tools and controls for asset security, access control, threat detection and more. Upon completion, you’ll have a broad range of knowledge related to managing a cybersecurity program that you can carry over to your next job role or project.
Syllabus
Risk Management
Course — 00:49:20
K0002, K0005, K0047, K0048, K0162, K0165, K0169, K0214, K0295, K0455, K0527
Dive deep into risk management, including risk frameworks, assessments and modeling, as well as employee security awareness, vendor security and other issues.
Security Policies
Course — 00:22:31
K0004, K0006, K0157, K0169, K0215, K0242, K0243, K0264
Explore security policies and control frameworks and how they help drive the overall security of an organization.
Asset Security
Course — 00:39:36
K0049, K0065, K0083, K0195, K0287, K0377, K0622
Learn how to secure sensitive data, including managing and classifying data, working with data at rest and in transit, and implementing data security controls.
Access Control Fundamentals
Course — 01:37:36
K0007, K0033, K0056, K0065, K0071, K0104, K0158, K0179, K0211, K0332, K0336, K0452, K0488, S0023, S0031
Take a deep dive into one of the fundamental concepts of security: access control. Learn how to give the right people access to the right information in a secure way.
Computer Crime Investigations
Course — 00:32:17
K0017, K0118, K0122, K0123, K0125, K0128, K0133, K0155, K0156, K0184, K0222, K0251, K0304, K0433
Refresh your knowledge of cybercrime investigations with this overview course covering the investigation process and the discovery of digital evidence.
Preventative & Detective Measures
Course — 00:39:25
K0004, K0006, K0049, K0073, K0074, K0132, K0145, K0167, K0205, K0275, K0480, K0487, K0488, K0561
Explore ways to prevent cyber threats from impacting your organization, and learn how to quickly detect the threats that do slip through your defenses.
Disaster Recovery
Course — 00:36:21
K0006, K0021, K0026, K0032, K0150, K0210, K0292, K0399, K0519, K0527
Don’t let a lack of preparedness compound the effects of a disaster. Learn how to create and test a disaster recovery plan in this six-video course.
Introduction to IS Governance
Course — 00:11:22
K0101
Three videos provide an introduction to information security governance, including the use of governance and why it is important for an organization.
IS Roles and Responsibilities
Course — 00:06:04
K0579
Refresh your knowledge of information security roles and responsibilities with three videos on key roles and responsibilities, risk management and associated topics.
Information Security Strategy
Course — 00:21:25
K0002, K0101, K0146, K0293, K0432
Five videos take you through the core tenets of information security strategy, including strategy elements and metrics.
IS Resources and Constraints
Course — 00:12:17
K0002, K0007, K0065, K0072, K0199, K0200, K0496, K0501, K0527
Information security resources and constraints are examined in this two-video course covering personnel, organizational structure and more.
Implementation Action Plan
Course — 00:11:31
K0054, K0121, K0198, K0258, K0501
Two videos help you review action plan types, action plan implementation strategies and information security program objectives.
Strategy and Implementation
Course — 00:17:07
K0002, K0006, K0165, K0263, K0527
Take a fresh look at risk management strategy and implementation. Includes vocabulary, phases and tips for effective information risk management.
Business and Industry Influences and Risks
Course — 00:15:37
K0002, K0146, K0527
Brush up on your knowledge of business and industry influences and risks with this course on enterprise risk management (ERM) and business models.
Security & Privacy Policies and Procedures
Course — 00:24:27
K0002, K0003, K0004, K0026, K0048, K0101, K0199, K0260, K0261, K0262, K0267, K0527
This course helps you refresh your knowledge of security and privacy policies and procedures.
Risk Mitigation Strategies and Controls
Course — 00:26:11
K0002, K0004, K0048, K0148, K0165, K0169, K0194, K0267, K0527, K0556
Dive into risk mitigation strategies and controls with this course on risk scenarios, responses and more.
Risk Metric Scenarios
Course — 00:12:56
K0002, K0183, K0527
This course on risk metric scenarios covers analyzing scenarios to secure enterprises and reviewing existing security.
Risk Assessment
Course — 00:17:16
K0002, K0006, K0149, K0165, K0263
Two videos take you through risk assessment methodologies, vocabulary and examples.
Asset Classification and Operational Considerations
Course — 00:10:20
K0021, K0090, K0154, K0195, K0211, K0267, K0270, K0287, K0291
Review asset classification and operational considerations in five videos, covering vocabulary, diagrams, key terms and important takeaways.
Software Vulnerabilities and Security Controls
Course — 00:37:04
K0005, K0049, K0070, K0140, K0624
In this course, we take you through the fundamentals of software vulnerabilities and security controls.
Monitoring and Communication
Course — 00:06:36
K0002
Enhance your risk management skills with three videos on risk monitoring and communication.
Vulnerability Assessment Methods and Tools
Course — 00:21:13
K0005, K0006, K0013, K0106, K0177, K0301, K0342
This course helps you broaden your understanding of vulnerability assessment and tools, including tool lists and test types.
Security Program Architecture
Course — 00:22:06
K0006, K0047, K0087, K0121
Information security program architecture is reviewed and dissected in ten videos. Controls, objectives, program elements and more provide a strong foundation for an aspiring security manager.
Securing Communications and Collaboration Solutions
Course — 00:14:55
K0136, K0445, K0446
Secure your communications and collaboration solutions with this course covering BYOD, mobile device management and more.
Incident Response and Recovery Procedures
Course — 00:16:58
K0021, K0026, K0041, K0042, K0118, K0125, K0128, K0132, K0133, K0150, K0292
Prepare for possible trouble with this course on incident response and recovery procedures, including designing systems to facilitate incident response.
Security Program Activities
Course — 00:19:31
K0002, K0006, K0065, K0121, K0154, K0165, K0230, K0263, K0264, K0317, K0381, K0579
Explore security program activities with two videos on business case development, program development, documentation and more.
Controls, Metrics and Monitoring
Course — 00:17:07
K0002, K0007, K0065, K0622
Take a closer look at what tools you have with this course on controls, metrics and monitoring for security managers.
Effective Incident Management
Course — 00:25:21
K0042, K0150, K0292, K0381
Review effective incident management with eight videos on metrics, response procedures and more.
IR, BC and DR Planning and Procedures
Course — 00:28:23
K0026, K0041, K0042, K0146, K0150, K0231, K0292, K0381, K0399
The fundamentals of incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery are explored in six videos.
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Learning path insights
How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
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