The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity
Managing cybersecurity is about managing risk, specifically the risk to information assets of valued by an organization. This course examines the role of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) as part of the Cybersecurity management process, including key functions of planning, policies, and the administration of technologies to support the protection of critical information assets.In this course, a learner will be able to:
● 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
● Discuss the role of performance measures as a method to assess and improve GRC programs
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
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome to The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity (Course 2)
Week 2
Introduction to the Management of Cybersecurity (Module 2.1)
This is an overview of the learning objectives for the course.
Week 3
Cybersecurity Governance and Planning (Module 2.2)
Week 4
Cybersecurity Risk Management (Module 2.3)
Introduction to the module on Cybersecurity Governance and Planning
Week 5
Cybersecurity Policy (Module 2.4)
Learning Objectives for the module cybersecurity risk management
Week 6
Measuring Success in the Cybersecurity Program (Module 2.5)
Learning objectives for module cybersecurity policy.
Week 7
Law and Regulation in Cybersecurity (Module 2.6)
Learning objectives for Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy
Week 8
Wrap-Up to the course ‘The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity’
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
It was an intensive but informative course. It is relevant to my career and very insightful.
The course instructoers gave very detailed lectures for each of the modules
some questions in week 7 have incorrect answers please review it and correct them
I have a notebook of knowledge from this course! I will reference it on my future job in GRC! Great course and very detailed
