• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

This course prepares members of the board to understand, assess and take a proactive posture in cyber security. Along the way, attendees investigate risk assessment and management frameworks that help mitigate the risks, as well as identify potential security gaps that could prove a liability. This course enables members of the board to address and handle the threats from Social Engineering and Advanced Persistent Threats that can decimate an organization.

Learning Objectives

  • Assess the responsibilities of the board for cyber security
  • Determine a proper security posture for your organization
  • Identify gaps in coverage and countermeasures
  • Prepare for advanced persistent threats and social engineering attacks

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

  • Training, Education, and Awareness

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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.