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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

  • 114.39K

Skills You Will Learn

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

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 5 weeks 2-3 hou

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • May 30, 2025
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

Instructors

Rav Ahuja

Global Program Director, IBM Skills Network

Rav Ahuja is a Global Program Director at IBM. He leads growth strategy, curriculum creation, and partner programs for the IBM Skills Network. Rav co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM led initiative to democratize skills for in demand technologies. He is based out of the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto and specializes in instructional solutions for AI, Data, Software Engineering and Cloud. Rav presents at events worldwide and has authored numerous papers, articles, books and courses on subjects in managing and analyzing data. Rav holds B. Eng. from McGill University and MBA from University of Western Ontario.

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