MGT333 –

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Business & Cyber Solutions at or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

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This course is offered by the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) and was developed by the NCPC partner The University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (UTSA/CIAS).  The course is funded through the DHS/FEMA Homeland Security National Training Program and is offered at no cost.

Organizations have increasingly been the target of cyberattacks that are preventable. One of the first steps to preventing cybersecurity incidents is developing and implementing cybersecurity policies in the organization. Developing robust cybersecurity policies is crucial for organizations to safeguard their digital assets and maintain operational resilience. Policies provide clear guidelines, define security standards, and establish procedures to protect against cyber threats such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and unauthorized access. Organizations can mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and foster a security-conscious culture by implementing effective policies.

This web-based training is designed to help participants implement a comprehensive cybersecurity policy process. This course uses activities to help participants practice the various steps in each cybersecurity policy lifecycle phase. Specifically, this course is designed to enable participants to apply cybersecurity policy activities to enhance an organizational cybersecurity program.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Enrollment Requirements

Participants must be U.S. citizens. A FEMA Student ID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA agencies. All FEMA training providers, registration systems, and enrollment procedures are required to use this FEMA SID, which can be obtained at the following website: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Participants must complete all course content and score a 70% or better on the Post-Test to receive a course certificate of completion.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignment, activities, quizzes and/or end of course exam.

To ensure participant success in this course, participants should possess:

  • Basic Microsoft Windows skills 
  • Basic level of cybersecurity knowledge

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Understand the key components of cybersecurity policies.
  • Outline the steps of the cybersecurity policy planning process.
  • Summarize the process for developing a cybersecurity policy.
  • Outline the steps involved in implementing a cybersecurity policy.
  • Summarize the essential elements of the iteration phase of the cybersecurity policy lifecycle.

Suggested Audience

The target audience for this cybersecurity policy course encompasses a diverse range of individuals, including critical infrastructure managers, local government and private sector management, policymakers, emergency management professionals, as well as dedicated information security and cybersecurity personnel and managers.

This course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity policies, fostering a robust and resilient framework for effective organizational functions.

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Contact Information

Business & Cyber Solutions
Phone: (979) 431-4837
Email: [email protected]