CYB-202: Cybersecurity Management

Learn to lead cybersecurity programs with this Cybersecurity Management course. Explore governance, risk management, compliance, and policy development while gaining skills in contingency planning and strategic leadership.

Course Description

The Cybersecurity Management course provides students with the knowledge and skills to oversee cybersecurity programs and align them with organizational goals. Using Management of Cybersecurity, 7th Edition by Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Mattord, the course covers governance, risk management, compliance, policy development, and strategic planning.

Students will examine frameworks for cybersecurity leadership, explore governance models, and learn risk assessment and treatment methodologies. The course also emphasizes legal and ethical considerations, contingency planning, and performance evaluation to ensure resilience and continuous improvement. Case studies and applied exercises allow learners to develop practical strategies for creating, managing, and sustaining effective security programs.

Designed for students pursuing managerial or leadership roles in cybersecurity, information assurance, and IT governance, this course blends theory with practice to prepare learners for real-world challenges. By the end, students will understand how to balance compliance with innovation, implement effective policies, and lead organizations in protecting digital assets. This management-focused approach complements technical cybersecurity training, equipping learners with the strategic perspective required for long-term organizational security.

Textbook: Management of Cybersecurity by Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord | 7th Edition | Copyright 2026

Course Objectives

Explain the principles of cybersecurity management and leadership in organizational contexts.

Assess cybersecurity risks and apply risk treatment methodologies.

Analyze governance structures, compliance requirements, and ethical considerations in cybersecurity.

Develop and evaluate effective cybersecurity policies and programs.

Apply contingency planning, incident response, and business continuity strategies.

Evaluate cybersecurity performance through benchmarking and management practices.

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Course Contents

Introduction to the Management of Cybersecurity

Concepts, Threats, and Leadership (Identify)

Governance and Strategic Planning for Cybersecurity

Role of Governance and Planning (Identify)

Risk Management: Assessing Risk

Risk Management Process (Identify)

Risk Management: Treating Risk

Risk Treatment and Alternative Methodologies (Identify)

Compliance: Law and Ethics

Legal Issues, Ethics, and Professional Codes (Identify)

Cybersecurity Policy

Program, Issue-Specific, and System-Specific Policies (Identify | Protect)

Developing the Cybersecurity Program

Organization, Training, and Project Management (Protect)

Cybersecurity Management Models

Blueprints, Frameworks, and Access Control Models (Protect)

Cybersecurity Management Practices

Employment, Measurement, and Benchmarking (Identify | Protect)

Planning for Contingencies

Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and Continuity (Respond | Recover)

Cybersecurity Maintenance

Maintenance Models and NIST Guidance (Detect | Respond)

Cybersecurity Protection Mechanisms

Network Security and Cryptography (Protect | Detect)

Single Course or Program Option

This course may be purchased individually or as part of the certificate programs listed below.

Cyber Security

Recommended Prerequisites

Accreditation You Can Trust

Washington Technical Institute is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)—a regional accrediting agency recognized for setting high standards in education. This accreditation affirms that our programs, operations, and outcomes meet rigorous academic and institutional benchmarks. MSA-CESS accreditation is a mark of quality that ensures our students receive an education that is both credible and respected. It also means WTI is committed to continuous improvement, student success, and accountability at every level.