Data Center Risk and Security Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the Data Center Risk and Security course, participants are expected to have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of data center operations and components, including facility, power, cooling, and IT services.
• Familiarity with general IT security principles and best practices.
• Awareness of risk management concepts and the importance of risk management within an enterprise context.
• Some experience with or exposure to project management principles can be beneficial, though it is not mandatory.
• Willingness to engage with standards, guidelines, and methodologies related to risk management and data center security (prior knowledge of specific standards like ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-30, etc., is helpful but not required).
• Ability to comprehend technical documentation and apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
• Basic proficiency in using computers and understanding of software tools to facilitate risk assessments (specific training on risk assessment software will be provided during the course).

Please note that while these prerequisites are recommended for a beneficial learning experience, our course is designed to accommodate participants with varying levels of prior knowledge. The training will cover all necessary concepts in-depth to ensure all participants can effectively learn and apply risk management practices in a data center environment.

Target Audience for Data Center Risk and Security

Koenig Solutions' Data Center Risk and Security course is designed for IT professionals focused on risk management and data center security.

• Data Center Managers
• IT Risk Managers and Analysts
• IT Security Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• Disaster Recovery Specialists
• Infrastructure Managers
• Operations Managers
• Network Managers and Administrators
• Systems Engineers
• IT Consultants
• Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Business Continuity Planners
• IT Auditors
• Facilities Managers
• Cloud Service Providers
• IT Project Managers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Data Center Risk and Security?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes:

This Data Center Risk and Security course equips participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and manage risks within data center environments effectively.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand fundamental risk management concepts and the role of senior management in risk oversight.
• Learn about Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and its benefits to data center operations.
• Gain insights into the potential risks associated with facility, power, cooling, fire suppression, infrastructure, and IT services.
• Assess the impact and cost implications of data center downtime and identify main causes.
• Familiarize with key standards, guidelines, and methodologies, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 31000, NIST SP 800-30, and ANSI/TIA-942.
• Define crucial risk management terms such as asset, availability, confidentiality, integrity, control, policy, threat, vulnerability, and types of risk.
• Explore the use of risk assessment software and the benefits of automation in the risk assessment process.
• Execute a structured risk management process including identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, communication, and monitoring.
• Develop a project approach for risk management, understanding project management principles, scope, time, cost, and methods for cost estimation.
• Conduct a thorough risk assessment, identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and existing controls, and perform hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.
• Create a Risk Treatment Plan (RTP), learn about risk modification, retention, avoidance, sharing, and evaluate the cost-benefit of controls.
• Enhance effective communication strategies for risk management activities and understand the importance of ongoing monitoring and review.
• Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios, such as data center site selection, cloud computing risks, and dealing with various failure modes and deliberate acts.