Overview
Course Description — Risk Management for Cyber Security & IT Managers
In a world where cyberattacks are increasing daily, understanding risk management has become essential for every cybersecurity manager or IT administrator.
This specially designed course on the Courseinger platform empowers you to assess risks, analyze threats, design response plans, and make strategic decisions based on global methodologies such as:
ISO 27005
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Risk Matrix & Impact Analysis
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Threat Modeling & Prioritization
You will learn step-by-step how to identify assets, assess threats, classify risks, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
The course doesn’t just focus on theory; it includes practical scenarios, ready-made models, risk assessment templates, and applied exercises that enable learners to manage risks in real-world organizations.
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop their cybersecurity, risk management, or confidently lead IT teams.
Course Features
- Lectures 23
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 6
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- Lifetime
- 01 Risk-Management-for-Managers-in-IT-and-CybersecurityRisk-Management-for-Managers-in-IT-and-Cybersecurity + Risk-Management-for-Cybersecurity-and-IT-Managers-Study-Guide1
- 02 What is RiskWhat is Risk + Types of Risk + Types of Threats + When Risk Management Fails4
- 03 What Can You Do With RiskWhat can you do with Risk + Risk Mitigation + Risk Transference + Risk Avoidance + Risk Acceptance + Risk Controls + Risk Responses7
- 04 Calculating RiskCalculating Risk + Qualitative Risk Measurement + Quantitative Risk Measurement + Case Study Equifax Data Breach (July 2017)4
- 05 Risk Management in the Real WorldRisk Management in the Real World + Randy Fuller - Government Sector + Corey Charles - IT Manager (Vulnerability Management) +David Anderson - Health Care Industry + Tu Laniyonu - Insider Threat5
- 06 ConclusionConclusion + BONUS Where to go from here2
Instructor
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts. A basic understanding of technical infrastructure (networks, servers, systems). Analytical thinking and decision-making skills. No prior experience in risk management is required—we'll start with the fundamentals. Suitable for students, professionals, and managers.
Features
- A comprehensive curriculum covering risk management from beginner to professional. Practical application of international frameworks such as ISO 27005 and NIST CSF. Ready-made templates for risk assessment (Risk Matrix, Asset Inventory, Threat Model). Real-world case studies from various companies. Understanding the relationship between risk and business (Business Impact Analysis). Managing Incident Response Plans (IR Plans) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Target audiences
- Cyber Security Managers IT Managers/IT Leads Students and those interested in risk management and governance SOC analysts and incident responders who want to understand the risk aspect Entrepreneurs or business owners who want to protect their businesses Anyone who wants to develop skills in analyzing and making sound security decisions
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