0179 - The Business of Cybersecurity

Delivery Options Classroom

Course Description

Cybersecurity is all the buzz now, especially with the massive and rapid growth of technology and organizations’ abilities to incorporate these into daily work. The security of a company’s intellectual property, access to assets, and the explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT) have brought security to the forefront of business discussions. But how do you build security into daily operations and projects without being an IT expert?

This course will address the key issues, concerns, and requirements of cybersecurity so that you can focus on the success of your business and feel more secure in your endeavors.

Course topics are introduced without requiring an in-depth technology background but instead support you in understanding why these topics are important. You will learn what you can do to prepare your teams and organizations to lead them successfully in the constantly expanding connected world.

Course Outline

Fundamental cybersecurity terms and concepts
The process of understanding and identifying principal security requirements and their integration into an organization’s solutions
Tools and techniques to help determine an organization’s security needs
The application of risk strategies to both projects and operational work

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define key cybersecurity terms and their importance to today’s organizations
Identify key security requirements necessary for continued organizational success
Identify tools and techniques to aid in defining security requirements and working with project-based teams
Define optimal risk strategies and approaches for business continuity

Who Should Attend?

Business professionals – mid to senior managers responsible for decision- making
Project managers
Business analysts
Business operations staff who work on projects, especially large-scale projects
IT staff who wish to expand their security knowledge

Notes

The content of this Outreach College course offering aligns with the SHRM BoCK. Outreach College is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®, and this program is valid for 7.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.