DIGT050 Building a Cybersecurity Framework: Governance, risk, and compliance

 
 
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Course Description

Designed to introduce learners to essential concepts and practices needed to build an effective organizational cybersecurity structure, participants will learn how to construct governance models, conduct high-level threat and risk assessments, develop risk management strategies, and ensure compliance with key industry standards and regulations. Through interactive sessions and self-paced activities, candidates will gain practical skills to align cybersecurity with broader business goals and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

Course Outline

  • Discover the fundamentals of cybersecurity governance
  • Explore roles, responsibilities, and policies for cyber oversight
  • Identify relevant industry frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PIPEDA)
  • Conduct high-level cyber threat and risk assessments (TRA)
  • Translate cyber risks into business impacts and prioritize mitigation
  • Examine third-party and supply chain risk management
  • Develop and align a cybersecurity strategy with organizational goals
  • Complete a final project defining a compliance and risk management approach

Learner Outcomes

  • Integrate cybersecurity governance into organizational structures and policies
  • Identify and interpret key regulatory, legal, and standards-based compliance requirements
  • Plan and implement cyber threat and risk assessments for organizational contexts
  • Evaluate and select appropriate cybersecurity frameworks and controls
  • Translate cyber risks to business risks and communicate impacts to stakeholders
  • Develop risk management approaches aligned with organizational objectives
  • Create actionable initiatives using tools like RACI charts and risk registers

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Building a Cybersecurity Framework: Governance, risk, and compliance
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 23, 2026 to Mar 22, 2026
Total Hours of Learner Effort
24.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course Tuition non-credit $795.00
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
   Withdrawal Deadline: Mar 09, 2026
 
Course Transfer
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All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
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