National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Overviews the fundamental principles and components of information systems. Introduces the concepts and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. Studies incentives and the requirements for information security, the integration of security into the systems design process, and life cycle of information security management.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Identify information systems and key business strategies; Describe the principles of information technology security; Analyze data value in business context; Describe the components of information security management and how the elements interact; Evaluate different methods for access control; Evaluate and justify security technology selections and designs; Identify appropriate strategies to assure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Data Administration
  • Knowledge Management
  • Legal Advice and Advocacy
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.