Cybersecurity Risk Management Professional (CSRMP) Curriculum

1. Foundational IT and Information Security: This covers basic security concepts, principles, and practices. Specifically this part addresses the following concepts;

• IT Essentials: Understanding basic computer hardware, software, and networking concepts.
• Information Security Fundamentals: Learning about security principles, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
• Security Concepts: Concepts such as access control, cryptography, and security protocols.

2. Network Security: Focuses on network architecture, protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security controls. Specifically this part addresses the following concepts;

• Networking Basics:

Understanding network architectures, protocols, and security devices like firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

• Network Security:

Implementing security measures to protect networks from attacks, such as configuring firewalls, implementing VPNs, and using network security tools

3. Cybersecurity Technologies:

• Cryptography: Understanding encryption algorithms and their use in securing data and communication.
• Operating Systems Security: Securing different operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Web Application Security: Understanding vulnerabilities in web applications and how to secure them.

4. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: This focusses on how to identify vulnerabilities and exploit them in a controlled environment to improve security. Specifically this part addresses the following concepts;

• Ethical Hacking: Learning how to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks to help organizations strengthen their defenses.
• Penetration Testing: Simulating real-world attacks to assess the security posture of an organization.

5. Digital Forensics and Incident Response: This covers techniques for investigating cybercrimes, collecting evidence, and analyzing digital artifacts. Specifically this part addresses the following concepts;

• Digital Forensics: Investigating cyberattacks and collecting evidence to identify the cause and impact.
• Incident Response: Developing and implementing plans to respond to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.

6. Risk Management and Cybersecurity Policy: This part explores risk management issues, security policies, compliance regulations, and security audits. Specifically this part addresses the following concepts;

• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks.
• Cybersecurity Policy: Developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures.

7. Advanced Topics: This part explains how AI and machine learning can be used for threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and automated security responses. Specifically this part addresses the following concepts;

• Cloud Security: Securing cloud infrastructure and applications.
• AI in Cybersecurity: Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and prevent cyberattacks.
• Cybercrime: Understanding different types of cybercrime and how to prevent them