Soft Skills for Information Security Professionals

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

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

Taught by

Jerod Brennen

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