National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Prerequisite: CSIA 350. A study of cybersecurity management and governance in the context of the missions, functions, and operations of federal, state, and municipal government agencies, departments, and programs. Discussion covers the policy life cycle and the mechanisms used by governments to formulate and implement laws, policies, regulations, and treaties to protect and defend government operations and society as a whole against cyber attacks and crimes, both foreign and domestic.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:      

  • Explain the importance of laws, regulations, and policies for cybersecurity management and governance at the federal, state, local, and international levels
  • Discuss and evaluate the benefits and risks of technologies used to implement digital government initiatives
  • Select and evaluate appropriate security architectures, security controls, and other risk management activities to protect government programs and initiatives from cyber attacks, cyber crimes, and other forms and sources of cyber threats
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of government led, policy-based efforts to improve cybersecurity

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

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Risk Management
  • 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.