Module1.docx

Overview

This module introduces the concept of information security governance as a critical component of information security strategy. You’ll be exposed to techniques for creating such strategies, and develop a comprehension of ways that governance supports such strategies. You’ll demonstrate through different assessments the importance of security management as a tool that security leaders can use to effectively govern.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to do the following:

· Describe how governance supports an organization’s information security strategy.

· Describe governance, risk and compliance in the context of security controls.

· Develop a security strategy for an organization.

· Recommend key goal, performance, and risk indicators for a given security strategy.

· Develop a security program, identifying goals, objectives ,and metrics. [SPM 1]

· Effectively manage a security program. [SPM 2]

Reading & Preparation

Here are the resources you need to prepare for this module:

Fitzgerald (2016):

· Chapter 1, Getting Information Security Right Top to BottomLinks to an external site.

· Chapter 2, Developing Information Security StrategyLinks to an external site.

Brotby & Hinson (2016):

· Chapter 2, Why Measure Information Security?Links to an external site.

· Chapter 3, The Art and Science of Security MetricsLinks to an external site.

· Chapter 9, Advanced Information Security Metrics, Section 9.3 (Key Indicators)Links to an external site.

· Information Security Governance: KGIs, KPIs, and KRIs [Video]Links to an external site.

Navigating the Digital Divide - The Definitive Cybersecurity Guide for Directors and Officers:

· Chapter 3, Cyber Governance Best PracticesLinks to an external site.

· Chapter 14, Establishing the Structure, Authority, and Processes to Create an Effective ProgramLinks to an external site.  (Reference for the course project)

· Chapter 25, Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy: Thrive in an Evolving Threat EnvironmentLinks to an external site.

Discussion GuidelinesLinks to an external site.

Effectively Responding to a Peer’s PostLinks to an external site.

Optional:

Navigating the Digital Divide - The Definitive Cybersecurity Guide for Directors and Officers:

Chapter 12, Demystifying Cybersecurity Strategy and Reporting: How Boards can Test AssumptionsLinks to an external site.