Cybersecurity Metrics and Evaluation from University of New Hampshire

Cybersecurity Metrics and Evaluation

This course provides an overview of analytical techniques for the documentation and evaluation of cybersecurity metrics, and the incorporation of such assessments in organizational risk management. Students will become familiar with methods for cybersecurity evaluation and the translational impacts to function and mission success of an organization (business, public administration, homeland security, etc.); as well as processes for security measurements, comparisons, and reassessments for purposes of risk management.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

3 - Advanced

Course Prerequisites

CPRM 810, CPRM 830, CPRM 840, CPRM 850, CPRM 860, CPRM 870

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Management Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

Academia

All

Contractor

Federal Employee

General Public

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

National CAE Designated Institution

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

With successful completion of this course, students are able to: 1. Describe methods for the measurement and documentation of cybersecurity. 2. Assess the validity of these methods in various contexts. 3. Explain how future change (organizational and external) may impact such evaluations. 4. Use the concepts of these measurement and documentation methods to help evaluate proposals for new cybersecurity investments.

Framework Connections

Oversight and Governance

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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