Risk Management for Cybersecurity

Risk Management for Cybersecurity udemy course

Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security, IT Security

Course Title: Risk Management for Cybersecurity

This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively. Through a comprehensive exploration of risk management principles and best practices, learners will gain the skills necessary to enhance their organization's cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Course Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity risk management.

• Identify and assess cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

• Implement strategies to mitigate and manage cybersecurity risks.

• Develop and execute a robust cybersecurity risk management framework.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards.

Downloadable Materials

Lecture 3: eBook - Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Worksheet

Lecture 7: eBook - Incident Response Plan Template

Course Lecture Outline:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Risk Management

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Management

  • Definition of risk management in cybersecurity

  • Importance of risk management in a digital landscape

  • Key terminology: threats, vulnerabilities, risks, and controls

• Lecture 2: Risk Management Frameworks

  • Overview of popular frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)

  • Steps in a risk management framework

  • Integrating cybersecurity with enterprise risk management (ERM)

Module 2: Identifying Cybersecurity Risks

• Lecture 3: Cyber Threat Landscape

  • Common cybersecurity threats (malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.)

  • Emerging threats and trends in cybersecurity

• Lecture 4: Vulnerability Assessment

  • What is a vulnerability assessment?

  • Tools and techniques for identifying vulnerabilities

  • Case studies: Real-world vulnerability examples

• Lecture 5: Risk Assessment Methodologies

  • Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment

  • Steps to perform a risk assessment

  • Prioritizing risks based on likelihood and impact

Module 3: Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks

• Lecture 6: Implementing Cybersecurity Controls

  • Types of controls: preventive, detective, corrective

  • Examples of technical, administrative, and physical controls

• Lecture 7: Incident Response and Business Continuity

  • Creating an incident response plan (IRP)

  • Cybersecurity’s role in business continuity and disaster recovery

• Lecture 8: The Role of IT Governance in Risk Mitigation

  • Importance of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)

  • Aligning IT governance with cybersecurity objectives

Module 4: Cybersecurity Compliance and Standards

• Lecture 9: Regulatory Requirements and Compliance

  • Key regulations: GDPR, SOX

  • Consequences of non-compliance

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance through risk management

• Lecture 10: Auditing Cybersecurity Risk Management Programs

  • Internal vs. external audits

  • Common audit findings and how to address them

  • Continuous improvement through audit feedback

Module 5: Building a Cybersecurity Risk Management Culture

• Lecture 11: Employee Training and Awareness

  • Importance of cybersecurity awareness programs

  • Creating a cybersecurity-aware organizational culture

• Lecture 12: Leadership’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

  • Role of executive leadership and the board

  • Communicating cybersecurity risks to stakeholders