• Online, Self-Paced

This course is designed for managers and other stakeholders who may be involved in decision making that would include considerations for security in a cyber environment but do not have a strong technical background. Discussions focus on cybersecurity concepts and methodologies that are part of building a resilient cyber enterprise. This course explains how people and technology work together to protect mission-critical assets, and the frameworks leveraged to assess and apply security controls. Beginning with governance, laws, and regulations, the course progresses into threats to the environment and identifying corresponding controls and countermeasures, concluding with strategies for business continuity.

Learning Objectives

  • Know key concepts of cybersecurity and its relation to the business mission.
  • Recall risk management strategies and related frameworks.
  • Identify how cloud services are leveraged and pros and cons of doing so.
  • Describe common threats, threat actor types, and mitigation techniques.

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

  • Cyber Operational Planning
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • 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.