Introduction to Risk Assessment - YouTube Eli the Computer Guy

Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: October 12, 2010 Length of Class: 57 Minutes Tracks Computer Security /Integrity Prerequisites None Purpose of Class This class teaches students the basic concepts behind Risk Assessments. Topics Covered Defining Risk, Threat and Vulnerability Types of Protections Mitigation Concepts Business Rational for Risk Assessment and Management Class Notes Introduction The better you know technology the better you will do with Risk Assessment/ Management. Risk Risk = Treat x Vulnerability Overview of Risk Risk is defined as the likelihood of financial loss. Risk is a business concepts not a technological one. Down Time Fraud Legal data loss issues Hacking -- Attacks from your network Data Theft (Trade Secrets) Overview of Threat i. Natural Disatser ii. Malicious Human iii. Accidental Human iv. System Failure Impersonation Interception Interference Overview of Vulnerability Flooding Theft of Systems Hacking Viruses Overview of Protections Technoloigical Safe Guards Physical/ Operational Security Disaster Plan Documentation Technological Safeguards (Firewalls, Antivirus) Concepts of Mitigation Incident - Response - Debrief - Mitigation Making Bad not so bad You will never be safe Security Buy In and Quantifying Risk The business leaders will make the final decision on Risk Management The better your BUSINESS argument the more likely you are to get the go ahead. What is the cost of downtime What is the legal cost Cost of Security vs. Benefit Final Thoughts Risk is a BUSINESS concept! The more you understand about business and can talk about financial ramifications the more likely you are to get you fancy new security equipment. Resources US Computer Emergency Readiness Team

Introduction to Risk Assessment - YouTube
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