Advanced Certificate in Information Security & Risk Management

Duration: 3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 hrs

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Information assurance and risk management are the processes of protecting and managing the information and systems that support an organization’s goals and objectives. They involve identifying, assessing, and treating the risks that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information and systems. By applying information assurance and risk management principles and practices, an organization can enhance its security posture, reduce its exposure to cyber threats, and ensure its compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Information assurance and risk management are essential skills for any organization that deals with sensitive or critical information and systems.
By taking this course, you will learn how to apply the standards and best practices from ISO 270011, NIST2, and other sources to protect your information and systems from cyber threats.

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Registration Fees

₹ 1500

non-refundable

Course Fees

₹ 55,000

Flexible EMI options available.

Batch Start

Aug, 2025

Duration

3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 hrs

Program Structure

Eligibility: Graduate/Diploma in any discipline

Duration: 3 Months / 12 Weeks / 48 hrs

Batch Start Date: Aug, 2025

Batch Size: 25-30

Courses and Certification Conduct Policy:

Program Structure:

Module 1:Introduction to Information Assurance and Risk Management (4 hours)
  • Basics of implementation of Augmented Reality
  • Key concepts: confidentiality, integrity, availability
  • Overview of risk management frameworks
Module 2:Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Assessment (4 hours)
  • Identifying common threats and vulnerabilities
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Quantitative vs. qualitative risk analysis
Module 3:Risk Management Strategies (4 hours)
  • Risk treatment options: avoidance, acceptance, transfer, mitigation
  • Implementing controls and safeguards
  • Case studies on successful risk mitigation
Module 4:Legal and Regulatory Aspects (3 hours)
  • Compliance with data protection laws
  • Industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Role of information assurance in legal proceedings
Module 5:Security Policies and Procedures (3 hours)
  • Developing effective security policies
  • Incident response planning
  • Security awareness training
Module 6:Information Security Standards (4 hours)
  • ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • Mapping controls to standards
Module 7:Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (4 hours)
  • Business impact analysis
  • Creating a business continuity plan
  • Testing and maintaining disaster recovery procedures
Module 8:Security Risk Communication (3 hours)
  • Communicating risk to stakeholders
  • Effective reporting and documentation
  • Presenting risk assessments to management
Module 9:Emerging Trends in Information Assurance (3 hours)
  • Cloud security
  • IoT security
  • Blockchain and distributed ledger technology
Module 10:Practical Exercises and Case Studies (5 hours)
  • Hands-on risk assessment exercises
  • Real-world scenarios and simulations
  • Group projects: developing a risk management plan

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