Risk Management for DOD Security Programs GS102.16

Description: This course outlines the risk management process: a systematic approach to acquiring and analyzing the information necessary for protecting assets and allocating security resources. It will provide security professionals with an analytical risk management process addressing five steps: Asset Assessment, Threat Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Countermeasure Determination.

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Learning Objectives:
This course is designed to enable students to:

  • Use a systematic approach to acquiring and analyzing information necessary for protecting assets and allocating security resources
  • Recognize the five-step risk management process

Delivery Method: eLearning

Length: 3 hours

Target Audience: DOD civilian, military and contract personnel

Requirements:

  • Clearance Requirements: N/A
  • Attendance Requirements: N/A
  • Exam Requirements: Students must earn a passing score of 75 percent on the final course exam.

Prerequisites: N/A

Credits Recommended/Earned:

  • ACE Credit Recommendation: (What's this?): In association with IF201.01, GS101.01, GS101.10, and PY201.01
  • Professional Development Units per SPēD: PDUs are determined by length of course and IAW with current Certification Maintenance Guidelines
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Contact CompTIA to find out about CEUs for this course.

System Requirements: Check if your system is configured appropriately to use STEPP.

CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.