University of California, Irvine
Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization
University of California, Irvine

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Risk Management Specialization

Gain Skills in Cybersecurity and Risk Management. The three interconnected courses in this specialization cover security governance and compliance strategies, foundational risk management techniques, as well as personnel and third-party security measures.

Qasim Ijaz
Jacob Horne

Instructors: Qasim Ijaz

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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  • How to create security strategies that align with a company's goals and objectives

  • How to apply risk assessment techniques to real-world situations

  • How to implement effective security education, training, and awareness programs

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Specialization - 3 course series

Security Governance & Compliance

Course 19 hours4.6 (162 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Threat Management
Category: Governance
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Data Governance
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Security Controls
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Risk Management
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Procedure Development
Category: Program Standards
Category: Computer Security

Introduction to Risk Management

Course 210 hours4.7 (131 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Security Controls
Category: Asset Protection
Category: Risk Mitigation
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Risk Management
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Vulnerability Assessments

Personnel & Third-Party Security

Course 39 hours4.8 (40 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Threat Management
Category: Vendor Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Due Diligence
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Security Management
Category: Asset Protection
Category: Staff Management
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Vulnerability Management

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Qasim Ijaz
University of California, Irvine
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