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Course Description

This course takes a deeper dive into concepts introduced in the first course, with an emphasis on recognizing the focus of the CISSP eight security domains, steps of risk management, security frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST, CIA triad, OWASP), as well as common security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Additionally, learners are provided with an opportunity to explore and analyze SIEM data, use a playbook to respond to identified threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, and conduct a security audit.

By the end of this course, you will:

- Identify the common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations.

- Understand the threats, risks, and vulnerabilities that entry-level cybersecurity analysts are most focused on.

- Comprehend the purpose of security frameworks and controls.

- Describe the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad.

- Explain the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.

- Explore and practice conducting a security audit.

- Use a playbook to respond to threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.

Learner Outcomes

  • Identify the primary threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations

  • Examine how organizations use security frameworks and controls to protect business operations

  • Define commonly used Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools

  • Use a playbook to respond to threats, risks, and vulnerabilities

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $49.00
Drop Request Deadline
2 days after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
2 days after enrollment
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