Zero Trust Risk Management and Response Course

Zero Trust Risk and Response Strategies
This course explores how organizations can balance proactive zero trust controls with adaptable risk management and coordinated response strategies. Learn how communication, policy decisions and response planning help organizations stay resilient during security events.
DELIVERY METHOD: ON-DEMAND | TIME: 2 HOURS | CPE CREDITS: 2 | FOCUS AREA: CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP | PROFICIENCY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE | LANGUAGE: ENGLISH | KNOWLEDGE AREA: STRATEGY
Product Details
This course explores how to identify and prioritize security risks across systems, data and applications, and how to understand their impact on the business. Learners will explore zero trust principles, such as continuous verification and resource isolation, as well as segmentation, and how they help contain threats and strengthen defenses. They’ll also learn how visibility and continuous monitoring support real-time risk awareness and smarter decision-making. The content covers how to apply adaptive security practices, including tailoring incident response plans and using lessons learned to continuously improve resilience and overall risk management.
Learning Experience:
- Text-based content
- Case studies
- Assessment
- Validation of Completion
- 24/7/365 technical support
Who Will Benefit
This course is intended to enhance the strategy perspectives of professionals in advanced roles such as cybersecurity architects, cybersecurity engineers and cybersecurity program manager.
Key Topics
- Zero trust risk management principles
- Impact and likelihood through risk assessment
- Vulnerabilities and limiting exposure
- Zero trust and the CIA Triad
- Risk-based access and policy decisions
- Communication and coordination during security events
- Incident response planning within zero trust environments
- Adaptable security policies and playbooks
- Stakeholder coordination
- Balancing security controls with operational needs
- Strategic approaches to zero trust response and recovery
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and address security vulnerabilities
- Apply techniques to secure sensitive data effectively
- Assess and prioritize security risks based on potential impact and organizational context
Benefits
- Learn zero trust adoption strategies for your organization
- Tailor incident response plans to a zero trust environment
- Participate in activities centered on real-world applications
- Earn CPE credits
Program Completion
Learners have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the entire course. Those who successfully complete this course will receive a digital Validation of Completion and earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We recommend that you download and retain the Validation of Completion for your personal records.
To receive a Validation of Completion and earn CPE credits, learners must:- Complete the learning experience
- Pass the assessment
- Complete the learning experience evaluation
Credit Info
| CPE Credits | Group A | 2 |
| Field of Study | Cybersecurity Leadership | |
| Level | Intermediate | |
| Prerequisites | Learners enrolling in this course should have an understanding of zero trust principles. | |
| Access | Online | This is a digital product. The content will be available up to 60 days after purchase date. |
For more information, please refer to the ISC2 Certification Maintenance Handbook for additional CPE requirement details.
CPE Credit Reporting
CPE credits earned from this learning experience will automatically be reported for ISC2 credentials on the first day of every month. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.
CPE credits earned for this learning experience may also be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-ISC2 certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established by the credentialing organization for eligibility.
For questions related to ISC2 CPE credits or the CPE portal not covered in the handbook, please contact us via our online form.
Group Ordering for Your Team
To purchase this course for someone or inquire about team discounts, please contact your regional office:
| Americas +1.866.331.4722 teamtraining@isc2.org |
EMEA +44.203.960.7800 teamtraining@isc2.org |
Asia-Pacific +852.5803.5662 teamtraining@isc2.org |
Delivery
A stable internet connection is required. To record your completion of the online learning experience, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not provided for ISC2 learning experiences.
Exam
Purchase of exam(s) only.
Access periods:
Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.
Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.
- Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Online Instructor-Led Training
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training purchases without an exam.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam bundles.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.
Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection
Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.
Access periods:
- Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
- Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
- Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.
Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more
Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses (Continuing Professional Development)
- Training access: 60 days from purchase date.


