Introduction to Information Security: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and the Security Policy
Assess threats, vulnerabilities, policies, and controls that reduce security risk
DMCreated by Wes Bryan, Sophie Goodwin, Deidre Melton
Gain a practical understanding of information security by exploring threats, vulnerabilities, and the policies that help manage risk. Learn how incidents happen, how access is controlled, and how different policies and controls work together to protect organizations. Build the skills needed to support basic security risk assessments.
ACI | 197 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by connecting threats and vulnerabilities to incidents, access, and infrastructure. Then, you will explore different types of security policies and how they address risk. Through guided analysis and practical examples, you will develop the ability to judge control effectiveness and understand the trade-offs involved in security decisions.
Key Features
- Identify and assess common security threats and vulnerabilities in real-world scenarios
- Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and controls for managing security risk
- Analyze how cost, dependencies, and emerging trends impact security decisions
Target Audience
This course is ideal for auditors, information security professionals, risk practitioners, compliance teams, and managers who need a strong foundation in security threats, vulnerabilities, and policy. It is especially helpful for those new to security auditing or anyone who wants to better assess incidents, access controls, infrastructure, or policy effectiveness.
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