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Strategic and Technological Trends in Information Security

In this course, students assess and evaluate technical trends and emerging technologies in information assurance and examine their impact on the implementation of security programs.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
4 - Expert
Course Prerequisites

Master's, 5 years Relevant Work Experience

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Management Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Federal Employee
Academia
Contractor
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast information security management and general business management
  2. Assess the importance, benefits, and desired outcomes of information security governance and how such a program would be implemented
  3. Analyze how risk is assessed based on the likelihood of adverse events and the effects on information assets when events occur
  4. Analyze popular approaches used in the industry to manage risk
  5. Analyze emerging trends in the certification and accreditation of U.S. federal information technology systems

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
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Strategic Planning and Policy
  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Incident Response

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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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