National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Discover the fundamental concepts and practices for developing and drafting organizational policy, including related documents to support implementation. Explore how to communicate policies to internal and external audiences (in both written and oral communications). Learn how to incorporate organizational priorities and mandates into managerial policies. Case studies are primarily based in security studies, but other professional fields are welcomed.

Learning Objectives

With successful completion of this course, students are able to: 1. Identify and explain the purposes for organizational policymaking. 2. Identify common problems in the development, communication, and implementation of policy. 3. Develop policy based on an organization’s mission, values, and priorities (for both internal and external communications). 4. Draft and present written and oral communications to support the implementation of policy within 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):

Specialty Areas

  • Strategic Planning and Policy
  • Cybersecurity 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.