MDX1217 - Compliance and Operational Security Scenarios

Course Description

Course Description

This course contains a discussion of the role of security governance and risk management in information security. It looks at the policies and standards that are needed to operate an effective information security function and to oversee good information security practices. This course also features a number of fictional scenarios based on compliance and operational security to allow you to practice the concepts learned in the material. This course requires some basic understanding of IT concepts.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the foundational concepts of security governance (the CIA triad) and understand the job of overseeing data security
• Describe the role of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in information security
• Understand the types of security controls that an organization can employ and the concept of defense in depth
• Discuss ethical, regulatory, and privacy issues as they relate to information security
• Discuss different management practices for overseeing an effective information security function
• Identify common information security risks and threats
• Describe the process for conducting a risk assessment
• Identify the purpose and components of a disaster recovery plan and business continuity
• Understand the role of auditing and testing in information security governance
• Identify common threats and vulnerabilities
• Provide appropriate guidance in response to real-world scenarios that highlight compliance and operational security problems

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Games & Flashcards
• Video content
• Real-world case studies
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^® Guide) — Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.

The following list outlines the PDUs you will earn for completing this course, based on the certification you have.

• PMP®/PgMP®
• Technical: 3
• Leadership: 1
• Strategic/Business: 1
• TOTAL: 5
• PMI-RMP®
• Technical: 3
• Leadership: 1
• Strategic/Business: 1
• TOTAL: 5
• PMI-SP®
• Technical: 0
• Leadership: 1
• Strategic/Business: 1
• TOTAL: 2
• PMI-ACP®
• Technical: 3
• Leadership: 1
• Strategic/Business: 1
• TOTAL: 5
• PfMP®
• Technical: 0
• Leadership: 1
• Strategic/Business: 1
• TOTAL: 2
• PMI-PBA®
• Technical: 0
• Leadership: 1
• Strategic/Business: 1
• TOTAL: 2

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Real-World Cybersecurity Scenarios : Real-World Cybersecurity Scenarios