In this course, you will explore several structured, risk management approaches that guide information security decision-making. Course topics include: developing and maintaining risk assessments (RA); developing and maintaining risk management plans (RM); regulatory and legal compliance issues affecting risk plans; developing a control framework for mitigating risks; risk transfer; business continuity and disaster recovery planning from the information security perspective.

Consider upgrading to an enhanced, more rigorous version of this course offered online at the University of Washington. You’ll gain access to meaningful interaction with instructors and additional assignments, readings and multimedia material, as well as earn a valuable University of Washington credential.