Kennesaw State University
Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Kennesaw State University

Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

Managing Cybersecurity. Mastering the basics of managing cybersecurity in organizations

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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4.8

(664 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Understand that cybersecurity is a managerial problem.

  • Identify and manage risks to information assets within organizations.

  • Develop cybersecurity policies and plans for organizations.

  • Explain the integration of cybersecurity into all aspects of a business’s operations and use of information assets.

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Define key concepts and terminology in Cybersecurity

  • Describe key threats to cybersecurity

  • Define strategies to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in information assets

  • Give examples of the systemic components (including personnel) necessary for an effective cybersecurity program

Skills you'll gain

Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Improvement Process, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Threat Detection, and Cyber Security Strategy

What you'll learn

  • Identify the importance and functions of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in Cybersecurity program management.

  • Describe best practices in risk management including the domains of risk assessment and risk treatment.

  • Describe the structure and content of Cybersecurity-related strategy, plans, and planning

  • Identify the key components and methodologies of Cybersecurity policies and policy development

Skills you'll gain

Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, and Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

  • Describe the threats to data from information communication technology (ICT)

  • Identify the issues and practices associated with managing network security

  • Identify the practices, tools, and methodologies associated with assessing network security

  • Describe the components of an effective network security program

Skills you'll gain

Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Cloud Security, Firewall, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Management, System Monitoring, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, and Security Awareness

What you'll learn

  • Define and describe the components of a cybersecurity contingency planning program

  • Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity incident response program

  • Identify the components and structure of an effective cybersecurity disaster recovery program

  • Define and describe recommended contingency strategies including data backup and recovery and continuity of cybersecurity operations

Skills you'll gain

Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Contingency Planning, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, and Security Management

What you'll learn

  • Identify the career development and path of a Cybersecurity professional from entry-level to CISO

  • Define and describe the role and function of a CISO in planning for cybersecurity

  • Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO would play in it

  • Discuss the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity program

Skills you'll gain

Governance, Security Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, IT Management, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Contingency Planning, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Staff Management, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity

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Instructors

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Kennesaw State University
20 Courses144,057 learners
Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Kennesaw State University
20 Courses144,057 learners

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