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Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

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Enhance your cybersecurity knowledge by mastering risk management, crucial for navigating regulations. Explore cybersecurity compliance with a focus on frameworks and standards, pivotal in today’s digital landscape. Gain insights into laws impacting security protocols. Prepare to implement security measures effectively, meeting industry benchmarks.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Security

Industries

  • CyberSecurity

Enrollment Count

  • 128.17K

Skills You Will Learn

  • CyberSecurity Compliance, CyberSecurity Framework, CyberSecurity Standards, Laws And Regulations, Risk Management

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 5 weeks 2-3 hou

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • March 17, 2026
About this Course


Course Syllabus

Abstract
This comprehensive course is perfect for cybersecurity professionals looking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry standards, regulations, and audit processes. Through a series of interactive lessons, you'll dive into key topics like cybersecurity laws, risk management frameworks, ethical considerations in AI, industry standards, and audit procedures. The course is engaging and practical, featuring videos, readings, activities, and quizzes to help reinforce what you learn and how to apply it in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you'll be well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity standards and regulations effectively.
Prerequisites
You should be familiar with concepts and terminology associated with networks, cloud computing, and their security. We recommend that you either complete the following courses if you are not aware of the basic concepts:
Or complete the
Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
course to get an overview of all the required topics.
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to Information Security and Compliance
  • Lesson: Welcome to the Course
  • Lesson: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  • Lesson: Cybersecurity Framework
  • Lesson: Security Management and Oversight
  • Module 1 Glossary and Graded Quiz: Introduction to Information Security and Compliance
Module 2: Foundations of IT Service Management and Risk Governance
  • Lesson: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  • Lesson: Risk Management
  • Lesson: AI Ethics and Governance
  • Module 2 Glossary and Graded Quiz: Foundations of IT Service Management and Risk Governance
Module 3: Understanding Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations
  • Lesson: US Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations
  • Lesson: Global Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations
  • Module 3 Glossary and Graded Quiz: Understanding Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations
Module 4: Understanding Cybersecurity Standards and Audits 
  • Lesson: Cybersecurity Industry Standards
  • Lesson: Audits
  • Module 4 Glossary and Graded Quiz: Understanding Cybersecurity Standards and Audits
Module 5: Final Project 
  • Lesson: Final Project
  • Lesson: Course Wrap Up