Richard Phung
Information Security Analyst
Assessing Vulnerabilities and Reducing Risk
In this course, you will learn how security analysts address system vulnerabilities in order to reduce organizational risk. You will first learn about vulnerabilities, their characteristics, as well as their dynamic lifecycle. You will then explore the ways analysts assess vulnerabilities, including reviewing and administering scanning tools and utilities. You will learn how to measure the risks associated with discovered vulnerabilities. Lastly, you will review ways to communicate risk in order to plan remediation and mitigation activities.
- Course
- Intermediate
- 18 hours
- Updated: Jan 27, 2025
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Skills you'll learn
8 skills
- Security risk classification
- Security assessment
- Vulnerability lifecycle
- Security risk mitigation
- Penetration testing
Prerequisites
8 prerequisites
Prior to enrolling, you should have the following knowledge:
You will also need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.
Course Outline
- 6 lessons
- 1 project
Program Instructors
1 instructor
Unlike typical professors, our instructors come from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies and have demonstrated leadership and expertise in their professions:
Richard Phung
Information Security Analyst
Subscription · Monthly
- Cancel Anytime
- Unlimited access to hundreds of top-rated courses
- Hands-on projects with expert feedback
- Personalized career coaching and interview prep
- Program Certificates