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Module 8 of 8
Final Module

Security Program Management

Master the strategic leadership and governance of enterprise security programs

Security Program Management
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Learn to manage and implement comprehensive security programs. Master security policy development, risk management processes, third-party risk assessment, compliance frameworks, audit management, and security awareness training.

This capstone module contains 6 lessons covering strategic security program management and governance essential for security leadership roles.

Premium Module Benefits:

  • • Full access to all 6 comprehensive program management lessons
  • • Interactive policy development and risk assessment workshops
  • • Real-world compliance framework implementation case studies
  • • Hands-on security awareness program design exercises
  • • Progress tracking and completion certificates
  • • Complete your Security+ preparation track journey
6
Lessons
135 min
Duration
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10
Points

What You'll Learn

By the end of this module, you'll have mastered security program management and governance techniques essential for security leadership.

Master security management policies and understand the policy hierarchy from strategic to operational levels
Learn comprehensive risk management processes including risk assessment methodologies and risk treatment strategies
Understand third-party risk assessment and management including vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring
Comprehend security compliance frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI DSS requirements
Master audit types and their purposes including internal, external, and compliance audit processes
Develop effective security awareness training programs and understand best practices for organizational security culture

Module Lessons

This final module contains the following lessons:

1
Security Management Policies
20 min
Lesson

Learn about security management policies including policy hierarchy, development processes, and implementation strategies for effective organizational security governance.

Policy Hierarchy
Strategic Policies
Tactical Policies
Operational Policies
Policy Development
Governance Framework
2
The Risk Management Process
30 min
Lesson

Learn about comprehensive risk management processes including risk identification, assessment methodologies, treatment strategies, and ongoing monitoring frameworks.

Risk Assessment
Risk Analysis
Risk Treatment
Risk Monitoring
Qualitative Assessment
Quantitative Assessment
3
Third Party Risk Assessment and Management
25 min
Lesson

Learn about third-party risk assessment and management including vendor due diligence, contract security requirements, and ongoing vendor risk monitoring.

Vendor Due Diligence
Supply Chain Risk
Contract Security
Vendor Monitoring
Risk Mitigation
Third-Party Assessment
4
Security Compliance
20 min
Lesson

Learn about security compliance frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS, and other regulatory requirements for enterprise security programs.

GDPR Compliance
HIPAA Requirements
SOX Controls
PCI DSS Standards
Regulatory Frameworks
Compliance Management
5
Audit Types and Their Purpose
20 min
Lesson

Learn about different audit types including internal audits, external audits, compliance audits, and their specific purposes in security program management.

Internal Audits
External Audits
Compliance Audits
Audit Planning
Audit Execution
Audit Reporting
6
Security Awareness Best Practices
20 min
Lesson

Learn about security awareness best practices including training program development, awareness campaign design, and measuring security culture effectiveness.

Training Programs
Awareness Campaigns
Phishing Simulation
Security Culture
Behavior Change
Program Metrics

Perfect For

Security Managers

Security managers and leaders who need to understand program governance, policy development, and strategic security management.

Compliance Officers

Compliance and risk management professionals responsible for regulatory compliance, audit management, and risk assessment programs.

Security+ Students

Anyone preparing for the Security+ exam who needs to master security program management concepts tested on the certification.