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Explore the foundational principles of cybersecurity risk management in this informative primer by Josh Moulin, Principal at Natsar. As cyber threats grow more frequent and sophisticated, understanding and managing risks is essential for organizations of all sizes. This video is perfect for cybersecurity professionals, students, and decision-makers looking to strengthen their security posture and mitigate vulnerabilities.
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In today’s digital landscape, managing cybersecurity risks has become essential for protecting sensitive information, ensuring operational continuity, and safeguarding organizational assets. In this video, Josh Moulin, cybersecurity expert and founder of Natsar, delves into the foundational principles and strategies of effective risk management. Designed for professionals, students, and decision-makers, this lecture provides actionable insights to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.
Key topics covered include:
• The Basics of Cybersecurity Risk Management: Defining risk, understanding its components (threats, vulnerabilities, and exposures), and exploring its importance in modern organizations.
• The CIA Triad: The CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and how it underpins all risk-based decision-making in cybersecurity.
• Risk Management Strategies: A practical breakdown of approaches like avoidance, transfer, acceptance, and mitigation.
• Cyber Hygiene and Best Practices: The role of cyber risk assessments, security controls, vulnerability management, patch management, and basic cyber hygiene in minimizing risk.
• Tools for Risk Management: How risk registers and POA&Ms (Plan of Action and Milestones) help organizations track and address risks effectively.
• Real-World Applications: Examples demonstrating how risk management strategies have been successfully applied to mitigate cyber threats.
This video emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, continuous evaluation, and strategic decision-making to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or looking to enhance your expertise, this lecture provides the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage cyber risks and protect high-value assets.
Meet Your Instructor
MSc., CAWFE, CEH, CFCE, CHFI, CISSP, CNDA, DFCP, GCFA, GCFR, GCIA, GIME, GSEC
Josh Moulin is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience protecting critical systems and advising organizations worldwide. He began his career in law enforcement, where he led a cybercrimes task force and a digital forensics lab, pioneering efforts to combat cyber crime. Later, Josh served as a CIO and CISO in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex and as Senior Vice President of Operations at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), where he collaborated with DHS and CISA to secure U.S. state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and election organizations through the MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC. He also served as an Executive Partner at Gartner, advising federal and military leaders on strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
In addition to founding Natsar, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm, Josh is adjunct faculty teaching university courses on cybersecurity and digital forensics. With a Master’s in Information Security and Assurance and numerous certifications, Josh’s highly rated courses draw from real-world expertise to equip learners with the tools to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.
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