Security Governance & Compliance from Coursera

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Syllabus

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Welcome to the first module of Security Governance & Compliance. This course is also the first of three courses in the Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management specialization. In this module we introduce the field of cybersecurity and the topics that will be covered over the duration of this certificate program. This module's lectures will also cover the CIA triad, which is a framework for understanding the fundamental goals of cybersecurity. Lastly, we will define and practice applying foundational cybersecurity terminology.

Security Governance

Welcome back! In this module we dive deeper into the processes of security governance. Despite a constant stream of security breaches, lawsuits, FTC rulings, and headlines, the market still does not reward security for security's sake. Every decision to spend money on security is a decision to not invest money in other activities that drive the bottom line. The role of security governance is to create a security strategy that aligns with the "main thing" a business does, whatever that may be.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Welcome back! Alignment within an organization happens in many ways. This includes the culture of an organization, its risk tolerance, and overall market industry conditions. However, most importantly of all of these, is the surrounding legal and regulatory landscape. In this module we will investigate legal and regulatory compliance.

Policies, Standards, & Procedures

Welcome to the fourth and final module for this course! As we move further down the pyramid of governance, we enter into the territory of policies, standards, and procedures. In this module we will define and differentiate between each of these concepts and processes. Lastly, in the peer-graded activity you will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to a real world case study.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Introduces the CIA triad, a foundational framework in cybersecurity

Explores security governance and its alignment with business objectives

Examines legal and regulatory requirements within cybersecurity

Defines and differentiates policies, standards, and procedures in cybersecurity

Teaches fundamental cybersecurity concepts and goals, providing a strong foundation

Provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity risk management

Reviews summary

Security governance & compliance fundamentals

Learners say that this course is well-received in the Cybersecurity industry for both advanced learners and beginners in Information Technology. They found that the lectures, readings, case studies, and assignments were helpful and well-structured. The assignments are peer-graded, which is a helpful way to understand how to apply the course concepts in practical ways. The instructor provides clear and concise explanations throughout the course, making difficult concepts easy to understand. One negative point mentioned in a few reviews is that there isn't enough engagement between students and instructors or experts in the field.

The lessons are well-structured, informative, and presented by an instructor who is engaging to listen to.

"the lectures are really good"

"The instructor was excellent, very articulate and able to convey compex subjects very well"

Course structure suits different levels of learners.

"tailored perfectly for beginners like me"

"suitable for both experts and beginners"

"great starter for cyber security related governnance"

Provides a deep understanding of foundational cybersecurity principles.

"I learned a lot about this area"

"gave me a basic understanding of cybersecurity"

"will gain a deeper understanding of the topic by completing the task"

As the assignments are peer graded, learners say this leads to great engagement among course participants.

"I really enjoyed what I learned from this course. This really did enlighten me. "

"Great Course to improve knowledge around Security and GRC."

"The course is excellent. The pace of the instructor's cadance is a little fast and he hesitates for periods in the beginning, but overall he's very thorough."

Concepts are reinforced through assignments and case studies which help learners apply their knowledge directly to real-world scenarios.

"good luck"

"helpfull course"

"Excellent course. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to improve their knowledge in cybersecurity. "

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Security Governance & Compliance with these activities:

Review the CIA triad

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Reviewing the CIA triad will help you to understand the fundamental goals of cybersecurity.

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Find a resource that explains the CIA triad.
Review the resource.

Participate in a study group

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Participating in a study group will help you to learn from and collaborate with other students.

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Find a study group that is relevant to the course.
Attend the study group meetings.
Participate in discussions.

Practice applying cybersecurity terminology

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Practicing applying cybersecurity terminology will help you to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity.

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Find a list of cybersecurity terms.
Define each term.
Use the terms in a sentence.

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Practice identifying security risks

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Practicing identifying security risks will help you to develop the skills you need to protect your organization from cyber threats.

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Find a list of common security risks.
Review the list of risks and identify the ones that are most relevant to your organization.
Develop a plan to mitigate the risks.

Follow a tutorial on the NIST cybersecurity framework

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Following a tutorial on the NIST cybersecurity framework will help you to understand how to apply it to your organization.

Browse courses on NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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Find a tutorial on the NIST cybersecurity framework.
Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Complete the exercises in the tutorial.

Create a security policy

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Creating a security policy will help you to solidify your understanding of the different components of cybersecurity governance and how they work together.

Browse courses on Security Policy

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Identify the scope of your security policy.
Define the goals of your security policy.
Identify the risks that your security policy will address.
Develop strategies and procedures to mitigate the risks.
Implement and monitor your security policy.

Create a compilation of cybersecurity resources

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Creating a compilation of cybersecurity resources will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices.

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Find cybersecurity resources that are relevant to your interests.
Organize the resources into a central location.
Share the resources with other students.

Participate in a cybersecurity competition

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Participating in a cybersecurity competition will help you to test your skills and learn from other cyber security professionals.

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Find a cybersecurity competition that is relevant to your interests.
Register for the competition.
Prepare for the competition.
Compete in the competition.

Career center

Learners who complete Security Governance & Compliance will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Risk Manager

Risk Managers identify and assess risks to organizations. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Auditor

Auditors examine an organization's financial records and operations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Managers plan and direct the activities of an organization's information technology department. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers implement and maintain security solutions for organizations. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts monitor an organization's computer networks and systems for security breaches. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants help organizations to identify and address security risks. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders investigate and respond to security breaches. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineers design and implement security solutions for organizations. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Cybersecurity Specialist

Cybersecurity Specialists protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Compliance Manager

Compliance Managers ensure that organizations comply with relevant laws and regulations. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts monitor an organization's computer networks and systems for security breaches. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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Business Continuity Manager

Business Continuity Managers develop and implement plans to ensure that an organization can continue to operate in the event of a disaster or other disruption. This course may be useful in helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this role, as it covers topics such as security governance design, the NIST cybersecurity framework, relevant laws and regulations, and the roles of policies, strategies, and procedures in cybersecurity governance.

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