Mitigating Security Risks: Maintaining a Secure Workplace

IT Security    |    Intermediate
  • 9 Videos | 50m 16s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
Securing a workplace is a collaborative effort and requires contribution from everyone, including employees at all levels. It's a leader's role to educate and encourage everyone to build a security mindset into their daily practices. In this course, you'll learn how to foster a secure workplace. You'll start by exploring what comprises a secure workplace before examining best practices for achieving this state. You'll then outline best practices for developing a security policy. Next, you'll study how to conduct security awareness training, cultivate an organization-wide security mindset, and encourage employees to take ownership of the security processes. Finally, you'll learn about the role of security certifications, specifically the Cyber Maturity Model certification. You'll recognize what it comprises and how it applies to a secure workplace.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
    describe the components and characteristics of a secure workplace and why a workplace needs to be secure
    list the best practices for establishing a secure workplace
    outline what a security policy is and the guidelines and best practices for establishing one
    describe the guidelines for conducting effective security training and security awareness-building activities for employees
  • outline the guidelines for cultivating a security mindset
    outline guidelines for encouraging employees to actively participate in maintaining security
    define the Cyber Maturity Model certification (CMMC) and describe how it helps to ensure a secure organization
    summarize the key concepts covered in this course

IN THIS COURSE

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    1. 
    Course Overview
    1m 46s
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    2. 
    The Need for a Secure Workplace
    11m 29s
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    Best Practices for a Secure Workplace
    9m 48s
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    4. 
    Best Practices for Developing a Security Policy
    7m 27s
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    Implementing Security Training and Awareness
    6m 25s
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    Guidelines for Cultivating a Security Mindset
    5m 22s
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    Security Buy-in: Employee Encouragement Techniques
    4m 5s
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    8. 
    The Role of the Cyber Maturity Model Certification
    3m 15s
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    9. 
    Course Summary
    39s
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