Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SKIL-0265
Version:
2
Organization:
SkillSoft Corporation
Location:
Online
Length:
13.5 hours (52 weeks)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Information Security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to guide learners on a journey to understand the often misunderstood realm of information security. Delve into the prevailing myths and misconceptions surrounding the topic and learn to distinguish fact from fiction. Gain a robust understanding of the various facets of information security, ranging from infrastructure, cloud, and application security to incident response, and discover how each component is critical in crafting a comprehensive Infosec strategy.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand and identify the core elements and basics of information security.
  • Analyze the structure of an InfoSec team and apply proactive leadership principles.
  • Evaluate enterprise InfoSec risks and develop effective crisis management and incident response plans.
  • Plan and allocate budgets for information security, manage vendor relationships, and design multi-year InfoSec strategies.
  • Implement advanced information security practices to enhance organizational security posture.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Information Security
  • Core Elements of Information Security
  • Building an InfoSec Team
  • Proactive InfoSec Leadership
  • Enterprise InfoSec Risk Management
  • InfoSec Crisis Management and Incident Response
  • Budgeting and Forecasting for Information Security
  • InfoSec Vendor Management
  • Multi-year InfoSec Planning
  • Advanced Information Security Practices
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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