Information Security Risk Management

Catalog description

This course will introduce the student to information security risk management frameworks, based on internationally accepted standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and others. Students will become familiar with the basic aspects of the various standards, and will practice their use in measuring risks related to security, regulatory compliance, and audits. At course completion students will have an understanding of risk management strategies and practices, as well as some basic skill in practical application of those strategies.