Legitimized [LDR419: Performing A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment] Expert – Led Video Course – MASTERYTRAIL

Lesson 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
1.1 Definition of Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
1.2 Importance of Risk Assessment
1.3 The Risk Assessment Lifecycle
1.4 Key Terminology in Risk Assessment
1.5 Role of Leadership
1.6 Types of Cybersecurity Risks
1.7 Legal and Regulatory Considerations
1.8 Overview of Assessment Frameworks
1.9 Stakeholders Involved
1.10 Common Misconceptions

Lesson 2: Understanding Threats and Vulnerabilities
2.1 Defining Threats
2.2 Types of Threat Actors
2.3 Vulnerability Concepts
2.4 Threat Vectors
2.5 Real-World Examples of Threats
2.6 Vulnerability Databases
2.7 Exploitability
2.8 Emerging Threats
2.9 Insider vs External Threats
2.10 Threat Modeling Basics

Lesson 3: Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Frameworks
3.1 NIST Risk Management Framework
3.2 ISO/IEC 27005
3.3 FAIR Model
3.4 OCTAVE Approach
3.5 CIS Controls
3.6 Choosing a Framework
3.7 Mapping Frameworks to Needs
3.8 Advantages and Limitations
3.9 Case Studies
3.10 Continuous Improvement

Lesson 4: Identifying Assets
4.1 What Is an Asset?
4.2 Asset Classification
4.3 Asset Inventory
4.4 Data Assets
4.5 Hardware Assets
4.6 Software Assets
4.7 Cloud Assets
4.8 Asset Valuation
4.9 Asset Ownership
4.10 Asset Lifecycle Management

Lesson 5: Asset Valuation and Prioritization
5.1 Methods of Asset Valuation
5.2 Business Impact Analysis
5.3 Critical vs Non-critical Assets
5.4 Quantitative Assessment
5.5 Qualitative Assessment
5.6 Prioritizing Assets
5.7 Asset Dependency Mapping
5.8 High-Value Targets
5.9 Asset Sensitivity
5.10 Communicating Asset Value

Lesson 6: Identifying Threat Sources and Events
6.1 Sources of Threats
6.2 Human Threats
6.3 Environmental Threats
6.4 Technological Threats
6.5 Threat Event Scenarios
6.6 Historical Data Analysis
6.7 Threat Intelligence
6.8 Social Engineering
6.9 Supply Chain Threats
6.10 Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Lesson 7: Vulnerability Assessment
7.1 Vulnerability Scanning
7.2 Penetration Testing
7.3 Manual vs Automated Assessment
7.4 Vulnerability Management Tools
7.5 Patch Management
7.6 Vulnerability Disclosure Programs
7.7 Prioritizing Vulnerabilities
7.8 Remediation Strategies
7.9 Reporting Vulnerabilities
7.10 Integrating with Risk Assessment

Lesson 8: Likelihood Determination
8.1 Defining Likelihood
8.2 Factors Influencing Likelihood
8.3 Qualitative Likelihood Scales
8.4 Quantitative Likelihood Analysis
8.5 Data Sources for Likelihood
8.6 Probability Calculation
8.7 Uncertainty in Estimates
8.8 Expert Judgment
8.9 Historical Incident Data
8.10 Communicating Likelihood

Lesson 9: Impact Analysis
9.1 Defining Impact
9.2 Business Impact Assessment
9.3 Financial Impact
9.4 Operational Impact
9.5 Reputational Impact
9.6 Regulatory Impact
9.7 Impact Scenarios
9.8 Measuring Intangible Impacts
9.9 Impact Scales
9.10 Reporting on Impact

Lesson 10: Risk Determination and Evaluation
10.1 Calculating Risk
10.2 Risk Matrices
10.3 Risk Appetite
10.4 Risk Tolerance
10.5 Comparing Risks
10.6 Risk Ranking
10.7 Acceptable vs Unacceptable Risks
10.8 Documenting Risk Decisions
10.9 Communicating Risk Evaluations
10.10 Integrating Stakeholder Input

Lesson 11: Risk Treatment and Mitigation Strategies
11.1 Risk Avoidance
11.2 Risk Reduction
11.3 Risk Sharing/Transfer
11.4 Risk Acceptance
11.5 Selecting Controls
11.6 Cost-Benefit Analysis
11.7 Control Implementation
11.8 Residual Risk
11.9 Monitoring Mitigation Efforts
11.10 Reporting Risk Treatment

Lesson 12: Security Controls
12.1 Types of Security Controls
12.2 Preventive Controls
12.3 Detective Controls
12.4 Corrective Controls
12.5 Physical Controls
12.6 Technical Controls
12.7 Administrative Controls
12.8 Control Frameworks
12.9 Control Effectiveness
12.10 Continuous Control Assessment

Lesson 13: Documentation and Reporting
13.1 Importance of Documentation
13.2 Risk Assessment Reports
13.3 Executive Summaries
13.4 Technical Details
13.5 Visualizing Risk Data
13.6 Compliance Documentation
13.7 Audit Trails
13.8 Templates and Tools
13.9 Secure Documentation Practices
13.10 Periodic Review

Lesson 14: Legal and Regulatory Compliance
14.1 Key Regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
14.2 Compliance Requirements
14.3 Regulatory Risk Assessment
14.4 Mapping Controls to Regulations
14.5 Data Protection Laws
14.6 International Compliance
14.7 Fines and Penalties
14.8 Auditing for Compliance
14.9 Documentation for Auditors
14.10 Staying Current with Laws

Lesson 15: Risk Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
15.1 Identifying Stakeholders
15.2 Communication Strategies
15.3 Presenting to Executives
15.4 Technical vs Non-Technical Audiences
15.5 Risk Awareness Programs
15.6 Feedback Mechanisms
15.7 Risk Register Updates
15.8 Escalating Risks
15.9 Collaboration Tools
15.10 Measuring Engagement

Lesson 16: Integrating Risk Assessment into Business Processes
16.1 Aligning with Business Goals
16.2 Embedding in Project Management
16.3 Risk in Change Management
16.4 Procurement and Vendor Management
16.5 Incident Response Planning
16.6 Business Continuity Integration
16.7 Building a Risk Culture
16.8 Performance Metrics
16.9 Continuous Process Improvement
16.10 Case Studies

Lesson 17: Risk Assessment Tools and Software
17.1 Overview of Tools
17.2 Criteria for Tool Selection
17.3 Vendor vs Open Source
17.4 Tool Demonstrations
17.5 Integration with Existing Systems
17.6 Customization Options
17.7 Automation Features
17.8 Reporting Capabilities
17.9 Tool Training
17.10 Future Trends

Lesson 18: Conducting a Risk Assessment: Step-by-Step
18.1 Preparation Phase
18.2 Asset Identification
18.3 Threat Identification
18.4 Vulnerability Analysis
18.5 Likelihood Estimation
18.6 Impact Assessment
18.7 Risk Calculation
18.8 Control Selection
18.9 Review and Approval
18.10 Post-Assessment Actions

Lesson 19: Risk Assessment for Small and Medium Businesses
19.1 Unique Challenges
19.2 Resource Constraints
19.3 Scalable Approaches
19.4 Free and Low-cost Tools
19.5 Prioritizing Critical Assets
19.6 Outsourcing Risk Assessment
19.7 Staff Training
19.8 Third-party Risks
19.9 Incident Response Planning
19.10 Case Studies

Lesson 20: Cloud Security Risk Assessment
20.1 Cloud Service Models
20.2 Shared Responsibility Model
20.3 Cloud-Specific Risks
20.4 Data Residency and Privacy
20.5 Cloud Provider Assessments
20.6 Security Controls in the Cloud
20.7 Cloud Compliance
20.8 Multi-cloud Environments
20.9 Third-party Integrations
20.10 Cloud Security Best Practices

Lesson 21: Risk Assessment in Industrial Control Systems
21.1 ICS vs IT Risks
21.2 Asset Identification in ICS
21.3 ICS Threat Landscape
21.4 Vulnerabilities in ICS
21.5 Impact on Safety
21.6 ICS Security Controls
21.7 Regulatory Requirements
21.8 Case Studies
21.9 Incident Response for ICS
21.10 Ongoing Monitoring

Lesson 22: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Assessment
22.1 Identifying Third Parties
22.2 Third-Party Risk Management
22.3 Supply Chain Mapping
22.4 Vendor Assessments
22.5 Due Diligence
22.6 Contractual Controls
22.7 Monitoring Third-Party Risks
22.8 Data Sharing Risks
22.9 Incident Handling
22.10 Continuous Evaluation

Lesson 23: Insider Threat Risk Assessment
23.1 Defining Insider Threats
23.2 Types of Insiders
23.3 Insider Motives
23.4 Identifying Insider Risks
23.5 Behavioral Indicators
23.6 Monitoring Strategies
23.7 Preventive Measures
23.8 Response Planning
23.9 Training and Awareness
23.10 Case Studies

Lesson 24: Social Engineering Risk Assessment
24.1 Types of Social Engineering Attacks
24.2 Phishing Risks
24.3 Pretexting and Baiting
24.4 Risk of Impersonation
24.5 Vulnerability Assessment
24.6 Security Awareness Training
24.7 Simulated Attacks
24.8 Reporting Mechanisms
24.9 Policy Development
24.10 Metrics and Improvement

Lesson 25: Risk Assessment for IoT Devices
25.1 IoT Device Inventory
25.2 IoT Threat Landscape
25.3 Vulnerabilities in IoT
25.4 Network Segmentation
25.5 Data Privacy
25.6 IoT Security Controls
25.7 Secure Device Lifecycle
25.8 Regulatory Considerations
25.9 Monitoring IoT Risks
25.10 Case Studies

Lesson 26: Physical Security Risk Assessment
26.1 Physical Threats
26.2 Perimeter Security
26.3 Access Controls
26.4 Environmental Risks
26.5 Monitoring and Surveillance
26.6 Security Personnel
26.7 Facility Assessments
26.8 Emergency Response
26.9 Integration with Cybersecurity
26.10 Physical Security Best Practices

Lesson 27: Emerging Technologies Risk Assessment
27.1 AI/ML Risks
27.2 Blockchain Security
27.3 Quantum Computing Threats
27.4 5G Security
27.5 New Attack Vectors
27.6 Technology Adoption Risks
27.7 Regulatory Gaps
27.8 Skills and Training
27.9 Continuous Assessment
27.10 Future-Proofing Security

Lesson 28: Data Privacy and Protection Risk Assessment
28.1 Data Classification
28.2 Privacy Impact Assessments
28.3 Data Flow Mapping
28.4 Data Access Controls
28.5 Data Retention Policies
28.6 Personal Data Risks
28.7 Encryption and Masking
28.8 Breach Notification
28.9 Regulatory Compliance
28.10 Privacy-By-Design

Lesson 29: Incident Response and Post-Assessment Activities
29.1 Incident Response Planning
29.2 Role of Risk Assessment in IR
29.3 Post-Incident Reviews
29.4 Root Cause Analysis
29.5 Lessons Learned
29.6 Updating Risk Assessments
29.7 Communication After Incidents
29.8 Recovery Strategies
29.9 Reporting Requirements
29.10 Continuous Improvement

Lesson 30: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Risk Assessment
30.1 Business Continuity Planning
30.2 Disaster Recovery Strategies
30.3 Risk Assessment for BCP/DR
30.4 Critical Process Identification
30.5 Recovery Time Objectives
30.6 Recovery Point Objectives
30.7 Testing and Drills
30.8 Integrating with Risk Assessments
30.9 Third-Party Dependencies
30.10 Plan Maintenance

Lesson 31: Human Factors in Risk Assessment
31.1 User Behavior Risks
31.2 Security Training Programs
31.3 Phishing Simulations
31.4 Password Management
31.5 Social Engineering Awareness
31.6 Psychological Aspects
31.7 Insider Threat Detection
31.8 Culture of Security
31.9 User Feedback
31.10 Recognition Programs

Lesson 32: Risk Assessment Metrics and KPIs
32.1 Defining Metrics
32.2 Key Performance Indicators
32.3 Risk Reduction Measurement
32.4 Control Effectiveness Metrics
32.5 Incident Rate Tracking
32.6 Compliance Metrics
32.7 Reporting Dashboards
32.8 Benchmarking
32.9 Continuous Monitoring
32.10 Improving Metrics

Lesson 33: Communicating Risk to the Board
33.1 Board-Level Reporting
33.2 Translating Technical Risk
33.3 Risk Appetite Discussions
33.4 Business Impact Focus
33.5 Visualizing Risk for Executives
33.6 Risk Scenarios for Boards
33.7 Board Engagement
33.8 Regulatory Expectations
33.9 Board Feedback
33.10 Case Studies

Lesson 34: Risk Assessment Policy Development
34.1 Policy Objectives
34.2 Scope and Applicability
34.3 Roles and Responsibilities
34.4 Policy Statements
34.5 Policy Approval Process
34.6 Policy Communication
34.7 Policy Enforcement
34.8 Regular Policy Review
34.9 Policy Exceptions
34.10 Supporting Procedures

Lesson 35: Risk Assessment Training and Awareness
35.1 Training Needs Analysis
35.2 Training Program Design
35.3 Role-Based Training
35.4 Awareness Campaigns
35.5 E-learning Modules
35.6 Training Effectiveness
35.7 Refresher Training
35.8 Training Records
35.9 Involving Senior Management
35.10 Measuring Awareness

Lesson 36: Developing a Risk Register
36.1 What is a Risk Register?
36.2 Elements of a Risk Register
36.3 Populating the Register
36.4 Risk Categories
36.5 Assigning Risk Owners
36.6 Tracking Risk Status
36.7 Updating the Register
36.8 Using Technology
36.9 Reporting from the Register
36.10 Reviewing Effectiveness

Lesson 37: Risk Assessment for Critical Infrastructure
37.1 Defining Critical Infrastructure
37.2 Unique Risks
37.3 Sector-Specific Threats
37.4 Regulatory Requirements
37.5 Interdependency Risks
37.6 Resilience Planning
37.7 Incident Response
37.8 Collaboration with Authorities
37.9 Public-Private Partnerships
37.10 Case Studies

Lesson 38: Mobile Device Risk Assessment
38.1 Mobile Device Inventory
38.2 Device Management
38.3 Mobile Malware Threats
38.4 BYOD Risks
38.5 Mobile Application Security
38.6 Data Loss Prevention
38.7 Encryption and Authentication
38.8 Policy Development
38.9 Monitoring Mobile Risks
38.10 User Training

Lesson 39: Risk Assessment for Remote Work Environments
39.1 Remote Work Trends
39.2 Remote Access Risks
39.3 Secure Communication
39.4 Home Network Security
39.5 Device Security
39.6 Data Protection
39.7 Policy Adjustments
39.8 User Training
39.9 Incident Response
39.10 Continuous Monitoring

Lesson 40: Evaluating Residual Risk
40.1 Defining Residual Risk
40.2 Calculating Residual Risk
40.3 Residual Risk Reporting
40.4 Risk Transfer Options
40.5 Monitoring Residual Risk
40.6 Stakeholder Communication
40.7 Residual Risk Acceptance
40.8 Updating Residual Risk
40.9 Tools and Techniques
40.10 Case Studies

Lesson 41: Cyber Insurance and Risk Transfer
41.1 What is Cyber Insurance?
41.2 Types of Coverage
41.3 Risk Transfer Concepts
41.4 Policy Evaluation
41.5 Insurance Requirements
41.6 Claims Process
41.7 Limitations of Insurance
41.8 Integrating with Risk Management
41.9 Cost-Benefit Analysis
41.10 Trends in Cyber Insurance

Lesson 42: Integrating Risk Assessment with Security Operations
42.1 Security Operations Overview
42.2 Threat Intelligence Integration
42.3 Incident Detection
42.4 SIEM and Risk Assessment
42.5 Automation Opportunities
42.6 Continuous Monitoring
42.7 Feedback Loops
42.8 Reporting to SOC
42.9 Metrics and KPIs
42.10 Case Studies

Lesson 43: Ethical Considerations in Risk Assessment
43.1 Ethics in Risk Decisions
43.2 Data Privacy and Ethics
43.3 Transparency
43.4 Conflicts of Interest
43.5 Responsible Disclosure
43.6 Stakeholder Rights
43.7 Bias in Risk Assessment
43.8 Informed Consent
43.9 Ethical Leadership
43.10 Case Studies

Lesson 44: Threat Intelligence in Risk Assessment
44.1 What is Threat Intelligence?
44.2 Types of Threat Intelligence
44.3 Sources of Threat Intelligence
44.4 Integrating with Risk Assessments
44.5 Threat Feeds and Analysis
44.6 Real-Time Updates
44.7 Actionable Intelligence
44.8 Sharing Intelligence
44.9 Privacy Considerations
44.10 Threat Intelligence Platforms

Lesson 45: Quantitative vs Qualitative Risk Assessment
45.1 Definitions
45.2 Quantitative Methods
45.3 Qualitative Methods
45.4 Pros and Cons
45.5 Choosing an Approach
45.6 Data Requirements
45.7 Communicating Results
45.8 Hybrid Models
45.9 Case Studies
45.10 Limitations and Challenges

Lesson 46: Automation in Risk Assessment
46.1 Automation Overview
46.2 Automated Tools
46.3 Benefits of Automation
46.4 Challenges in Automation
46.5 Integrating Automation
46.6 Human Oversight
46.7 AI in Risk Assessment
46.8 Continuous Assessment
46.9 Resource Requirements
46.10 Future Trends

Lesson 47: Continuous Risk Assessment and Monitoring
47.1 What is Continuous Assessment?
47.2 Monitoring Techniques
47.3 Real-Time Data
47.4 Automated Alerts
47.5 Integrating with SIEM
47.6 Adjustment of Controls
47.7 Reporting Changes
47.8 Continuous Improvement
47.9 Resource Implications
47.10 Case Studies

Lesson 48: Review and Audit of Risk Assessments
48.1 Importance of Review
48.2 Internal Audits
48.3 External Audits
48.4 Audit Criteria
48.5 Addressing Audit Findings
48.6 Frequency of Reviews
48.7 Continuous Improvement
48.8 Documentation for Audits
48.9 Engaging Auditors
48.10 Lessons Learned

Lesson 49: Maturity Models in Risk Assessment
49.1 What is a Maturity Model?
49.2 Types of Maturity Models
49.3 Assessing Maturity
49.4 Benefits of Maturity Assessment
49.5 CMMI and Cybersecurity
49.6 Maturity Model Implementation
49.7 Measuring Progress
49.8 Reporting Maturity
49.9 Continuous Advancement
49.10 Case Studies

Lesson 50: Future Trends in Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
50.1 Evolving Threat Landscape
50.2 Predictive Risk Assessment
50.3 AI and Machine Learning
50.4 Zero Trust Models
50.5 Regulatory Changes
50.6 Globalization of Risks
50.7 Skills and Workforce Trends
50.8 Next-Gen Tools
50.9 Collaboration and Information Sharing
50.10 Preparing for the Future