Risk and Threat Management Course
Risk and Threat Management Strategy
Learn how to properly identify risks, manage threats and respond to incidents with confidence. Take this Risk Management Course to develop vulnerability assessment and governance skills.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Introduction to Risk Management
8 items
0.38 hr
- Introduction to Risk Management - Agenda
- Risk Management
- The CIA Triad
- BCP and Access Control
- Domains of CISSP - Overview
- Domains of CISSP - Summary
- Quantitative Analysis
- Introduction to Risk Management - Summary
Advanced Risk Management Concepts
7 items
0.47 hr
- Advanced Risk Management Concepts - Agenda
- Risk Treatment and Management
- Risk Management Frameworks and Analysis
- Security and Risk Management
- Standards and Frameworks
- What is Security Alignment
- Advanced Risk Management Concepts - Summary
Key Concepts in Threat Management
8 items
1.31 hr
- Key Concepts in Threat Management - Agenda
- Introduction to Threat Management
- NAT Configurations and Threat Vector
- Rules Overview and Analysis
- SASE Introduction and Main Components
- SASE Solution and Use Case
- Unified Threat Management
- Key Concepts in Threat Management - Summary
Incident Response Fundamentals
6 items
0.54 hr
- Incident Response Fundamentals - Agenda
- Incident Response - Overview
- Incident Response Definitions
- Incident Response Plan
- Incident Response Team and CSIRT
- Incident Response Fundamentals - Summary
Introduction to Vulnerability Management
6 items
0.30 hr
- Introduction to Vulnerability Management - Agenda
- Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability Management reports
- Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Management
- CISA Vulnerability Bulletin
- Introduction to Vulnerability Management - Summary
Governance and Legal Aspects
7 items
0.31 hr
- Governance and Legal Aspects - Agenda
- Understanding Governance
- Governance Management
- Intellectual Property and GDPR
- Laws and Regulations
- IAAA – Identification, Authentication, Authorization & Accountability
- Governance and Legal Aspects - Summary
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Solve real-world projects with a step-by-step guide, starter code templates, and access to model solutions in this Risk Management Training Online course to boost your skills and build a standout resume.
- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Design a Comprehensive Risk and Threat Management Plan
- Create a detailed risk and threat management plan for a fictional organization. This project will help you understand the critical components of identifying, assessing and mitigating risks and threats to ensure organizational security and compliance.
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Aniket Amdekar
General Manager - Cyber Defence Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take this risk management training online course?
The course is aimed at students, IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and anyone willing to learn about how organizations recognize, evaluate and react to risks and threats.
What do I learn on this management of risk course?
You will be taught the fundamentals of risk management, more sophisticated ways of managing risks, concepts of threat management, incident response processes, vulnerability management, and governance and legal frameworks.
What are the practical skills of this course?
After completing the course, you will be capable of risk analysis, risk treatment design, threat vectors identification, effective incident response, vulnerability assessment, and the application of governance and compliance practices in the real world.
Is this risk management online course self-paced?
Yes. It is a self-paced course with access to structured modules, examples and a practical project to apply what you have learned.
Does the risk management course include any projects?
Yes.You will create a Comprehensive Risk and Threat Management Plan of a fictional organization. The project will allow you to gain practical skills in the identification of risks, the evaluation of threats, the formulation of mitigation measures and the maintenance of compliance with governance requirements