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LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
LDR512Cybersecurity Leadership, Artificial Intelligence
- 5 Days (Instructor-Led)
- 30 Hours (Self-Paced)
Course authored by:
Frank Kim
Course authored by:Frank Kim
- GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)
- 30 CPEs
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- In-Person, Virtual or Self-Paced
Attend a live, instructor-led class at a location near you or remotely, or train on your time over 4 months
- 22 Hands-On Lab(s)
Apply what you learn with hands-on exercises and labs
Gain essential technical and leadership skills to effectively manage security programs, covering key topics like security architecture, vulnerability management, cloud security, and GenAI security.
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This is an excellent primer for management types. I come from a technical background and can see the value there plain as day.
Course Overview
LDR512 is security manager training that equips security leaders with the technical and leadership skills needed to manage security programs, covering essential topics like frameworks, vulnerability management, and cloud security. As a foundational cyber security management course, it also prepares professionals for the GSLC certification (GIAC Security Leadership Certification). Through hands-on Cyber42 simulations, participants build real-world skills for developing effective security teams and managing information risk.
What You’ll Learn
- Apply cybersecurity frameworks and assess risks
- Lead technical teams and manage security projects
- Develop vulnerability management and SOC programs
- Integrate security in DevOps and automate with IaC
- Foster a security-aware culture and shared knowledge
- Secure modern architectures, including cloud and GenAI
- Communicate effectively with technical teams
Business Takeaways
- Develop leaders that know how to build a modern security program
- Anticipate what security capabilities need to be built to enable the business and mitigate threats
- Create higher performing security teams
Meet Your Author
Frank Kim
FellowFrank Kim is the Founder of ThinkSec, a security consulting and CISO advisory firm. He leads the Cybersecurity Leadership and Cloud Security curricula at SANS, as well as authors and instructs multiple SANS courses.
Read more about Frank KimCourse Syllabus
Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers.
Section 1Building Your Security Program
This section introduces essential knowledge for security leaders, covering cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, policy development, and team structure to support effective security program management.
Topics covered
- Security Frameworks
- Understanding Risk
- Security Policy
- Program Structure
Labs
- Calibration Lab
- Cyber42 Round 1 Initiative Selection
- Whither Watt's Warehouse
- Institutionalizing Security
- Board Briefing
Section 2Technical Security Architecture
This section covers traditional and modern security architectures, focusing on network security, endpoint controls, cloud security with AWS, IAM risks, and the Zero Trust Model to address evolving security challenges.
Topics covered
- Security Architecture Overview
- Network Security
- Host Security
- Cloud Security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Labs
- Network Security Implementation
- End User Security
- To Serve and Protect
Section 3Security Engineering
Section three covers security engineering best practices, including cryptography, privacy concepts, application security with DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and securing generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Topics covered
- Security Engineering
- Data Protection
- Privacy Primer
- Application Security
- DevSecOps
Labs
- Cyber42 Round 2 Initiative Selection
- Industry Breach
- Shadow IT
- Security Misconfiguration
- Miracle on DevOps Way
Section 4Security Management & Leadership
This section equips managers to lead security initiatives, covering vulnerability management, security awareness, vendor negotiation, and effective project execution to foster a security-aware culture and drive project success.
Topics covered
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Awareness
- Negotiations Primer
- Vendor Analysis
- Managing and Leading Teams
Labs
- Cyber42 Round 3 Initiative Selection
- Patching Problems
- Let It Be Known!
- Tough Negotiations
- Managing Resistance
Section 5Detecting and Responding to Attacks
Section five focuses on detection and response, covering SIEM and SOC functions, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and physical security controls for comprehensive security operations management.
Topics covered
- Logging and Monitoring
- Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Incident Handling
- Contingency Planning
- Physical Security
Labs
- Cyber42 Round 4 Initiative Selection
- New Guy in Town
- Cost Cutting
- Ransomware Response
- Opportunity Knocks
Things You Need To Know
Relevant Job Roles
Privacy Compliance Manager (DCWF 732)
DoD 8140: Cyber EnablersLeads privacy program development and compliance oversight to ensure adherence to privacy laws, standards, and executive data protection needs.
Explore learning pathIT Investment/Portfolio Manager (DCWF 804)
DoD 8140: Cyber EnablersOversees a portfolio of IT capabilities aligned to enterprise goals, prioritizing needs, solutions, and value delivery to the organization.
Explore learning pathSecure Project Management (OPM 802)
NICE: Oversight and GovernanceResponsible for overseeing and directly managing technology projects. Ensures cybersecurity is built into projects to protect the organization’s critical infrastructure and assets, reduce risk, and meet organizational goals. Tracks and communicates project status and demonstrates project value to the organization.
Explore learning pathSystems Security Management (OPM 722)
NICE: Oversight and GovernanceResponsible for managing the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.
Explore learning pathCommunications Security (COMSEC) Management (OPM 723)
NICE: Oversight and GovernanceResponsible for managing the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization.
Explore learning pathInformation Systems Security Developer (DCWF 631)
DoD 8140: CybersecurityDesigns and evaluates information system security throughout the software lifecycle to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Explore learning pathSenior Security Leader
Cybersecurity LeadershipDaily focus is on the leadership of technical teams. Includes titles such as Technical Director, Manager, and Team Lead.
Explore learning pathInformation Systems Security Manager (DCWF 722)
DoD 8140: CybersecurityOversees program, system, or enclave cybersecurity, ensuring protection from cyber threats and compliance with organizational standards.
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