Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CDSE-0040 Version: 5 Organization's ID: ED 514 Organization: DCSA Security Training Location: Online Length: 16 weeks/96-144 hours Minimum Passing Score: 80 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 8/1/2025 - 7/31/2028 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2025 10/1/2019 - 9/30/2022 1/1/2017 - 9/30/2019 12/1/2013 - 12/31/2016 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Graduate 3 Information Assurance Management None Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: This course is designed to teach mid-level security practitioners how to engage all functional levels within the enterprise to deliver information system security Learning Outcomes: Analyze the security environment and principles of cybersecurity to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies for information assets within an organization Analyze and create strategic plans, policies, and contingency plans for information systems, considering the alignment of objectives across different organizational levels Assess risk management, security metrics, and key performance indicators to ensure a secure and resilient information infrastructure Evaluate physical and environmental security controls, predict future trends in cybersecurity, and create a comprehensive strategic architectural construct for network topology and security. Evaluate governance processes, roles, and organizational structures related to information security management, including laws, regulations, standards, and controls Develop security education, training, and awareness programs tailored to the organization's mission and needs and create secure systems across the enterprise using a risk-based approach General Topics: Plans and policies Enterprise roles Security metrics Risk management Standards and regulations Physical security Business continuity Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Security Project Methods of Assessment: Examinations Other Quizzes Written Papers Class participation Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from DCSA Security Training View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content