Security Policies and Procedures

Quarters
Spring Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Security policies and procedures are critical to preventing cyberattacks and costly data breaches. In this course, we'll explore the role of information in private and public organizations. We'll also examine various national and international standards and regulations related to data security such as:

  • National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
  • International Organization for Standardization - ISO 27001
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Through course readings, written assignments, and class discussions, you will learn how to develop information security policies and procedures. This course is offered completely online. 

This is the fourth of four courses that comprise the Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate at Evergreen. Courses must be taken in sequential order.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Security Policies and Procedures

Registration

Students should have programming experience and basic knowledge of html, css, JavaScript, and C. Completing the previous courses in the Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate will fulfill these prerequisites. If you have any questions, please email certificates@evergreen.edu.

Academic Details

This offering is connected to the Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate at Evergreen. For more information visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/cybersecurity-foundations

Computer science, IT, cybersecurity, systems engineering, digital forensics

4
25
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Up to 4 upper division science credits in Policy and Procedures will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course requirements.

Schedule

Spring
2026
Open
Remote (S)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening
Schedule Details
Olympia