CYB 4000 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance

Understanding cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance processes (GRC) is a key component of being a well-rounded cybersecurity professional in today’s business environment. With the ongoing digitalization of organizational information and the associated need to address cyber risks, an understanding of governance expectations, risk assessment and compliance factors is required. This class focuses on the core concepts of Cybersecurity GRC, providing students with the foundational knowledge needed to develop proficiency in this skillset.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

CYB 3142 and CYB 3111

Offered

• Spring

Course Outcomes

1. Recognize key principles, terminologies of cybersecurity GRC.
2. Develop a fundamental understanding of risk assessment processes.
3. Understand governance stakeholders and associated impact on cybersecurity.
4. Develop an understanding of the roles and mechanisms used by Cybersecurity stakeholders including different jurisdictional bodies and industry associations along with the associated laws, regulations and industry standards.
5. Understand differences between information technology risk and cybersecurity risk.
6. Understand differences between data privacy concepts and Cybersecurity.