• Online, Instructor-Led

In this course, students assess and evaluate technical trends and emerging technologies in information assurance and examine their impact on the implementation of security programs.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast information security management and general business management
  2. Assess the importance, benefits, and desired outcomes of information security governance and how such a program would be implemented
  3. Analyze how risk is assessed based on the likelihood of adverse events and the effects on information assets when events occur
  4. Analyze popular approaches used in the industry to manage risk
  5. Analyze emerging trends in the certification and accreditation of U.S. federal information technology systems

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

  • Risk Management
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Strategic Planning and Policy
  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Incident Response

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.