• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Security can be defined in many ways and broken down into numerous types. Data security involves defining the necessary policies and procedures that ensure data is cared for and protected. Through this course, learn about data security attributes and parameters and examine data security from a variety of perspectives.

Discover the definition of security and its types, including data security. Next, study the theory and functionality of DevSecOps, as well as risk identification, assessment, and management. Finally, examine the use of data security frameworks, including popular frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, and FISMA.

After course completion, you'll be able to outline security terms, expressions, and frameworks.

Learning Objectives

{"discover the key concepts covered in this course"}

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
  • Cyber Operations
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Systems Development
  • Threat Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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.