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Cyber security governance is the framework of documents and processes used to manage and oversee a not-for-profit's cyber security strategies to protect data and information systems. It includes the policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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Learning objectives ▼
Understand current trends in the cyber threat and cyber security landscapes for the not-for-profit sector.
Apply cyber security governance principles for not-for-profits.
Implement key cyber security frameworks into not-for-profit governance frameworks.
Analyse and respond to cyber security incidents in the not-for-profit sector.
Course structure ▼
Section A – Governance Principles
Not-for-profit business obligations
An introduction to cyber security governance
Legal and regulatory compliance in cyber security
Cyber security governance principles
Cyber security frameworks and models for governance
Roles and responsibilities in cyber security governance
Section B – Professional Practices
Digital and data management
Ethical practices and integrity
Collaboration in cyber security governance
Section C – Personal Thinking
Case study: Australian Red Cross (ARC) / International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – November 2021.
Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response. Proficiency level: Emerging Digital badge issued: Short course: Cyber Security Governance for Not-for-Profits
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