National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Examine the societal and organizational impacts of cybersecurity policy in our interconnected world that is increasingly dependent on advanced technologies and systems for communications and control. Explore the components of information systems and control systems and review the history and development of cybersecurity. Gain an appreciation of policy as one tool for managing risk, and start to consider the challenges of cybersecurity policy-making.

Learning Objectives

With successful completion of this course, students are able to: 1. Identify and explain significant cybersecurity policy concerns within the historical context of computing, the internet, and globalization. 2. Express common vulnerabilities and threats in non-technical language that conveys the organizational complexity of cybersecurity risk management. 3. Articulate the value of cybersecurity to an organization’s success (functionality/efficiency, competitive advantage, fulfillment of mission, etc.) as well as challenges to implementation. 4. Explain and give examples of the cybersecurity impact of interconnections and dependencies within organizations, industries/sectors, and the homeland security enterprise. 5. Describe the breadth of the communities of interest focused on detecting vulnerabilities and threats and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

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
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Strategic Planning and Policy
  • Executive Cyber Leadership

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.