CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT

Année du cours : 1 année(s)

Etablissement : IÉSEG School of Management

Langue : English

Période : S2

*The ability to use personal productivity and communication tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
*The ability to apply knowledge to new situations.
*A basic understanding of the use of information systems in organizations.
*A basic understanding of information systems infrastructure.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the major goals of information security.
2. Identify information assets and describe potential threats.
3. Identify vulnerabilities including non-technical weaknesses such as processes and human factors.
4. Describe physical, technical, and administrative controls.
5. Synthesize multifaceted information from various sources across different functional fields
6. Recommend appropriate controls and countermeasures to prevent, detect, and respond to risks.
7. Explain appropriate security incident response policies.

This course provides an overview of information security (infosec) and cybersecurity risk assessment and management. Students will learn to identify information assets, threats, and vulnerabilities; and prioritize risk management efforts. Additionally, students will learn to research relevant laws, standards, and best practices.