Course: Cyber Security for Business: Strategy, Risk and Resilience

Introduction to Risk Management in Cyber Security Risk management is one of the most important and most misunderstood concepts in cyber security. It is not about eliminating all risk: that …

Security Controls and Countermeasures Security controls are the specific measures an organisation puts in place to reduce its exposure to information security risks. They are the practical, operational expression of …

Introduction to Information Security Management Information Security Management (ISM) is the systematic approach an organisation takes to protect its information assets. It is not a single action or a one-off …

Policies, Standards and Governance Frameworks Organisations manage information security through a layered structure of policies, standards, procedures and guidelines. Each layer serves a different purpose and reaches a different audience. …

Welcome to Week 2 Last week you established the foundations of cyber security thinking: what it means in a business context, why it matters to organisations globally, and how the …

Building Your Knowledge: Looking Ahead Week 1 has introduced the foundational language and context of cyber security in business. As you progress through the course, you will build on these …

Case Study: The Medibank Breach, Australia (2022) What Happened In October 2022, Medibank Private, which serves approximately 3.9 million customers across Australia, announced that it had suffered a significant cyber …

Cyber Security and Digital Transformation Digital transformation is reshaping how organisations operate, deliver services and compete. Cloud computing, remote and hybrid working, mobile devices, automation and artificial intelligence are now …

The Impact of Cyber Threats on Organisations and Individuals Understanding the nature and scale of cyber threats is essential for any manager seeking to protect their team and organisation. Threats …

The CIA Triad? The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability At the heart of information security sits a simple but powerful framework known as the CIA Triad. It describes three …

Cyber Security Matters Cyber security refers to the practices, processes and technologies that protect digital systems, networks and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access. In a business context, it …

Welcome to Week 1 Cyber security is no longer the sole responsibility of IT departments. Every manager, in every organisation, in every sector and every country, plays a role in …

Salford Business School worked with employers across Greater Manchester to develop a user-friendly, practice-focused course that responds directly to the needs of businesses in the region, particularly the development of …