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Human Factors in Cybersecurity

Course Desc: An overview of the impact of human behavior, cognition, and psychology on cybersecurity. Discussion covers how human errors, social engineering, and biases can affect cybersecurity measures. Topics also include review of user-centric design, security awareness, and training to create a robust cybersecurity posture that considers human factors for organizations. Activities include hands-on, project-based case studies related to human-factor scenarios and designed to develop strategies and policies to combat cybersecurity breaches. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMAP 655 or CMP 640.

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3501 University Blvd E
Adelphi, MD 20783

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
4 - Expert
Course Catalog Number
28203
Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose
Management Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives



Develop strategies to safeguard critical assets of an organization
Analyze the cybersecurity posture of an organization
 Develop cybersecurity policies for an organization
 Analyze regulatory, legal, and compliance issues of an organization

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):

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