Digital Security Training: Cyber Threats and Risk Management – FutureLearn

Explore how to protect against cyber attacks using the key principles of digital security The worldwide information security market is forecast to reach 1704 billion in 2022 which will in turn increase demand for digital security knowledge and skills While cyber attacks are on the rise many organisations have unprotected data and insufficient cyber security protocols making them vulnerable to data loss To fight this businesses must prioritise enacting digital security best practices This ExpertTrack will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of digital information security concepts and an understanding of their application Youll become an expert in the threats posed to organisations and the approaches needed to mitigate such risks Explore cyber threats and risk management The first course in this ExpertTrack covers the fundamentals of cyber security the different types of cyber threat and the development of an effective security policy Once you have covered the basics youll explore IT risk management and the techniques used to mitigate threats to an organisation Youll consider security policies security governance and incident response strategies learning how to apply different approaches to various real life cyber security breaches Investigate cryptography and access control Take the chance to explore the key principles of access control password security and biometrics giving you an understanding of how access security breaches typically take place and what can be done to prevent them There will be an opportunity to unpack the basic principles of cryptography and analyse different encryption methods Then youll analyse relevant laws and regulations including GDPR and the Computer Misuse Act CMA enabling you to work confidently within guidelines to uphold a high level of data security With the rise of cloud-based systems and Bring Your Own Device policies BYOD there are new risks and vulnerabilities to consider In this course you will discuss these risks and how they affect individuals and organisations Prepare for the future of cyber security and threat management The final course in the ExpertTrack looks at the future of cyber security and threat management taking into account the increased vulnerabilities of high technology systems To complete your digital security training youll critically discuss the sophistication of growing threats to organisations that conduct their business online and whether or not a bulletproof solution for these threats is possible Enterprise information security Risk management Risk assessment Cyber security Information security Digital security Security tools Network management Data management Explore how to protect against cyber attacks using the key principles of digital security Demonstrate an understanding of security concepts and protocols and their application to contemporary internet and mobile-based solutions and technologies Investigate the role of a security policy for protecting information assets as well as demonstrate self-direction in designing security policies to defend those assets within the context of global communication and the web Perform a systematic digital risk assessment identification and analysis in accordance with international standards and demonstrate an ability to deal with complex issues Demonstrate a systematic understanding of IT governance that relates to information security and how it influences the security policy of an organisation Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of a wide range of current research and technological advances in cyber security and the ability to assess these