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Information and Cyber Security Literacy

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

John Elliott

Governance, Risk, and Compliance establishes what information security an organization does. This course will teach you about each of the GRC functions and how they are interrelated.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance establishes what information security an organization does. This course will teach you about each of the GRC functions and how they are interrelated.

Navigating the different domains of information security can be confusing. In this course, Information and Cyber Security Literacy: Governance, Risk, and Compliance you’ll learn how an organization decides what information security it’s going to do, and then how it makes sure it does it. First, you’ll explore risk. Next, you’ll discover governance and compliance. Finally, you’ll learn what vulnerabilities are, and how they are managed. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance needed to understand where it fits in the management of information security in an organization and how it relates to organization-wide risk management and governance.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Understanding Risk
Regulation and Compliance
Governance and Compliance
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Managing Vulnerabilities

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Establishes a strong grounding in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, which is critical to information security management
Provides a comprehensive overview of the different domains of information security, helping learners understand how they are interrelated
Taught by John Elliott, a recognized expert in information security and risk management
Covers vulnerabilities and how to manage them, which is essential for protecting organizations from cyberattacks
Involves risk management, an important aspect of information security in today's digital landscape
May be useful for professionals looking to enhance their understanding of GRC in information security

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Learners who complete Information and Cyber Security Literacy: Governance, Risk, and Compliance will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cybersecurity Analyst
A Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different domains of information security and how they are interrelated.
Information Security Analyst
An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different domains of information security and how they are interrelated.
Risk Manager
A Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to an organization. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different types of risks and how to manage them.
Security Engineer
A Security Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing security systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of security and how to design and implement them.
Security Analyst
A Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing an organization's security systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of security and how to monitor and analyze them.
Compliance Officer
A Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of compliance and how they are interrelated.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for overseeing an organization's information security program. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of information security and how to manage them.
Information Security Engineer
An Information Security Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining an organization's information security systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of information security and how to implement and maintain them.
Vulnerability Manager
A Vulnerability Manager is responsible for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in an organization's systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different types of vulnerabilities and how to manage them.
Privacy Officer
A Privacy Officer is responsible for protecting an organization's privacy policies and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of privacy and how to protect them.
Information Security Consultant
An Information Security Consultant is responsible for providing advice and guidance to organizations on information security matters. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of information security and how to provide advice on them.
Information Security Auditor
An Information Security Auditor is responsible for auditing an organization's information security systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of information security and how to audit them.
IT Consultant
An IT Consultant is responsible for providing advice and guidance to organizations on IT matters. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of IT and how to provide advice on them.
Information Security Architect
An Information Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing an organization's information security systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of information security and how to design and implement them.
IT Auditor
An IT Auditor is responsible for auditing an organization's IT systems and practices. This course may be useful by teaching you about the different aspects of IT and how to audit them.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Information and Cyber Security Literacy: Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
Provides a comprehensive overview of information security risk management, covering concepts, methods, and tools. It valuable resource for understanding the fundamentals of risk management and how to apply them to information security.
Provides a comprehensive overview of information assurance, covering the key concepts, frameworks, and best practices. It valuable resource for professionals who are interested in learning more about information security.
Provides a hands-on approach to computer security, covering the key concepts, tools, and techniques. It valuable resource for professionals who are interested in learning more about computer security.
Provides an overview of hacking, covering the key concepts, tools, and techniques. It valuable resource for professionals who are interested in learning more about hacking.
Provides a comprehensive guide to the CISSP exam, covering all of the topics that are covered on the exam. It valuable resource for professionals who are preparing for the CISSP exam.
Provides a comprehensive overview of security engineering, covering the key concepts, frameworks, and best practices. It valuable resource for professionals who are interested in learning more about security engineering.

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