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SEC/150

Insider Threats Fundamentals

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Course length

Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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Course level: Undergraduate

This course provides the student with an understanding of assessing potential risks which may originate from members or employees within an organization by identifying specific risk indicators. An emphasis is given to the process of risk analysis along with the ability to design, manage, and implement a response to potential threats. Additionally, students will learn how to use the Return on Investment (ROI) approach to evaluate company performance.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Describe the scanning, analysis, response, and assessment problem solving model to identify business threats.
  • Explain the return on investment approach to evaluate company performance.
  • Identify the steps and techniques necessary to develop, coordinate and conduct ongoing insider threat program.

  • Describe the components of business operations and continuity.
  • Identify the components of policies and procedures used to develop critical Incidence response, and contingency and recovery plans.
  • Describe the importance of an insider threat team and the use of collaborative standards such as employee awareness training.

  • Define the laws, policies, and regulations that are relevant to the insider threat.
  • Describe effective business procedures and policies to mitigate insider threats.

  • Explain the techniques outside organizations used to recruit and motivate individuals to become insider threats.
  • Determine vulnerabilities inside and outside of business systems.
  • Describe external threats to an organization.

  • Identify behavioral indicators suggesting an insider threat and organizational factors that could increase the likelihood of insider threats.
  • Describe how generational diversity influences organizational risks for insider threats.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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Transfer Credits

Credit Transfer

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Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. Although our continuing teacher education courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing teacher education courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.