Security and Risk Management

Learn key approaches to managing digital and organisational security risks online.

Overview

Risk rarely announces itself with a polite knock. This online Security and Risk Management course walks learners through the structured methods for identifying, assessing, and responding to security threats—whether organisational, digital, or procedural. With modules covering threat modelling, policy design, and incident response, the course takes a calm, rational approach to dealing with what might go wrong before it actually does.

From data breaches to workplace risk planning, this course provides clear strategies for assessing vulnerabilities and improving overall security posture. It’s well suited for anyone interested in tightening up systems, understanding risk frameworks, and thinking ahead with just the right amount of paranoia. No security clearance required—just a readiness to plan wisely.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify internal and external security threats and exposures
• Understand risk evaluation frameworks and impact assessments
• Develop policies to manage organisational or digital risks
• Explore approaches to workplace safety and procedural control
• Investigate incident response plans and contingency measures
• Apply risk mitigation tactics across varied operational settings

Who is this Course For

• Business managers responsible for security and policy planning
• Office staff managing data protection and compliance risks
• Career explorers eyeing cyber and organisational risk fields
• IT administrators involved in system safety assessments
• Data officers ensuring privacy and internal safeguards
• Professionals working in operations or quality assurance
• Public sector employees handling regulatory responsibilities
• Analysts exploring risk control and assessment methods

Career Path

• Risk Analyst – £40,000
• Cybersecurity Officer – £45,000
• Security Policy Advisor – £42,500
• Risk and Compliance Officer – £38,000
• Data Protection Assistant – £35,500
• IT Security Analyst – £44,000