Name: Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Management
Author: Holland Swiss

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This module serves as the foundational entry point into the discipline of cybersecurity risk management. It introduces learners to the essential principles, terminology, and processes involved in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks in modern digital environments. Participants will explore key cybersecurity concepts, common threat vectors, types of vulnerabilities, and the overall risk lifecycle. Through real-world examples and simplified models, the module provides a practical understanding of how organizations can assess and reduce cybersecurity risks in the face of an ever-changing threat landscape.

The fundamental principles of cybersecurity risk management
Key concepts such as the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
Common threat vectors, vulnerabilities, and real-world breach scenarios
Stages of the risk management process: identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment
Practical risk mitigation strategies using technical, administrative, and physical controls
How to create and use risk registers for documenting and tracking risks
Mapping cybersecurity risks to business objectives and impacts
Application of risk assessments in both small and large enterprise environments

Course Content

Foundations of Cybersecurity Risk Management

Definition of cybersecurity and risk management
The Importance of Cybersecurity in Business Continuity and Digital Trust
Core principles of risk management (confidentiality, integrity, availability – CIA Triad)
Overview of cybersecurity governance and its alignment with organizational objectives

Identifying Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Exposure

Risk Assessment Lifecycle and Mitigation Approaches

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Course Content

Foundations of Cybersecurity Risk Management

Definition of cybersecurity and risk management

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Business Continuity and Digital Trust

Core principles of risk management (confidentiality, integrity, availability – CIA Triad)

Overview of cybersecurity governance and its alignment with organizational objectives

Identifying Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Exposure

Understanding threat vectors (e.g., phishing, malware, insider threats)

Common vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and devices

Techniques for asset identification and classification

Risk exposure: Calculating risk = Threat × Vulnerability × Impact

Case examples: Real-world breaches and root causes

Risk Assessment Lifecycle and Mitigation Approaches

Stages of the cybersecurity risk management process:

Mitigation strategies

Introduction to risk registers and documentation

Mapping cybersecurity risks to business impact

Practical scenarios for applying risk assessment in small and large enterprises

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Foundations of Cybersecurity Risk Management

Definition of cybersecurity and risk management

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Business Continuity and Digital Trust

Core principles of risk management (confidentiality, integrity, availability – CIA Triad)

Overview of cybersecurity governance and its alignment with organizational objectives

Identifying Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Exposure

Understanding threat vectors (e.g., phishing, malware, insider threats)

Common vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and devices

Techniques for asset identification and classification

Risk exposure: Calculating risk = Threat × Vulnerability × Impact

Case examples: Real-world breaches and root causes

Risk Assessment Lifecycle and Mitigation Approaches

Stages of the cybersecurity risk management process:

Mitigation strategies

Introduction to risk registers and documentation

Mapping cybersecurity risks to business impact

Practical scenarios for applying risk assessment in small and large enterprises

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