Introduction to Risk Management

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to identify and mitigate potential risks in software development through threat modeling and risk management techniques. This course covers various methodologies and tools used in risk management and threat modeling.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the importance of risk management in software development
  • Learn various methodologies and tools used in risk management and threat modeling
  • Develop skills to identify and mitigate potential risks in software development

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop skills to identify and mitigate potential risks in software development
  • Understand the importance of risk management in software development
  • Learn various methodologies and tools used in risk management and threat modeling

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of software development
  • Familiarity with common software vulnerabilities

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assessments
  • Hands-on projects

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  • Secure Coding Practices
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  • Web Application Security

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Notable People in This Field

  • Bruce Schneier
  • Adam Shostack

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Description

In this course, you will learn about risk assessment techniques and how to implement a number of strategies that will ensure the protection of assets. You will learn about the relationship between assets, vulnerabilities, threats, and risks. You will also engage with a number of current case studies in the industry that illustrate the material. You will leave the course with skills relating to threat modeling and business continuity planning that have direct applications at your current job or in your future career.

Outline

  • Risk Assessment
  • Introduction to Risk Assessment I
  • Introduction to Risk Assessment II
  • Quantitative Risk Assessment
  • Qualitative Risk Assessment
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Introduction to Risk Management
  • Risk Management Controls
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Risk Management Assessment
  • Threat Modeling
  • Introduction to Threat Modeling
  • How to Threat Model
  • Diagramming Your Threat Model
  • Reduction Analysis
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Threat Modeling Assessment
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Identifying Business Continuity Requirements
  • Business Impact Analysis
  • Planning Your Continuity
  • BCP Components
  • Supplementary Readings
  • Business Continuity Planning Assessment

Summary of User Reviews

Learn risk management and threat modeling with Coursera's online course. Users have generally positive reviews with high praise for the practical approach and real-world examples. However, some users found the course to be too basic and lacking in depth.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Users found the practical approach and real-world examples to be very helpful in understanding the concepts of risk management and threat modeling.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Practical approach with real-world examples
  • Great course for beginners to understand the fundamentals
  • Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
  • Excellent resources and materials provided
  • Flexible schedule and self-paced learning

Cons from User Reviews

  • Lacks depth in some areas
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
  • Some lectures can be repetitive
  • Discussion forums can be disorganized
  • Limited interaction with instructors
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Qasim Ijaz
University of California, Irvine
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