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Information Systems Security Manager | Work Role ID: 722 (NIST: OG-WRL-014)

36 Courses
2 Labs
50 Hours
Skill IQ

An **information systems security manager** oversees the development and implementation of an organization's information security strategy, policies, and procedures, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with relevant regulations while managing security teams and responding to incidents.

This path will get you started on your journey to becoming an information systems security manager! Begin with the fundamental concepts of networking and cyber literacy through hands-on labs, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of managing and then expand your skill set with, automation, deeper/advanced concepts and additional knowledge from adjacent roles!

This path aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Tasks (KSAs) within the **Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (CSWF)** and the **DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)** for the work role of:

**Information Systems Security Manager** Work Role 722 or OG-WRL-014

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Fundamentals

Begin your learning journey with the fundamental concepts of networking and security!

Skill Essentials

Now that you know the fundamentals, dive into the essential skills necessary to perform the day-to-day functions of an information systems security manager including compliance, auditing, and incident response.

Expanded Skillset

It's time to expand your skill set with tools, more advanced concepts and building resilience, incident response, and managing risk!

This section gives you a brief introduction into many, additional skills that you will find helpful as an information systems security manager. We have full training paths on all of these skills; see the Supplemental Skill Paths section to learn more.

Adjacent Skill Knowledge

Now that you've mastered all the skills for a Information Systems Security Manager, learn about additional cyber roles and their responsibilities.

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Related topics
  • CSWF
  • DCWF
  • NICE Framework
  • Security Manager
  • Compliance
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