Soft Skills for Information Security Professionals

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Free Online Course: Soft Skills for Information Security Professionals provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Soft Skills for Information Security Professionals is taught by Jerod Brennen.

Overview
  • Information security isn’t all ones and zeros. Learn how to communicate security concepts and proposals in terms that will resonate with audiences of all technical abilities.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Communicating your expertise
    1. Technical Skills and Soft Skills
    • Why soft skills matter
    • It's not just a technology issue
    • Soft skill groupings
    2. Communication Is Key
    • Know your audience
    • Engage the InfoSec community
    • Understanding human behavior
    3. Don't Be Afraid to Dig Deep
    • Do your research
    • Analysis
    • Writing and reporting
    4. Keep Learning
    • Curiosity is encouraged
    • Problem-solving
    • Be creative
    • Teaching and public speaking
    5. Big Picture Thinking
    • The language of risk
    • Think strategically
    • Standards, frameworks, and regulations
    • Be a leader
    Conclusion
    • Next steps