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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment – A Practical Introduction

The Cybersecurity Risk Assessment – A Practical Introduction course covers the basics of risk assessment.

  • After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act
  • Methods outlined in ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 24882 (TARA)
  • MS STRIDE
  • Adapting the implementation and combining different standards
  • From the asset to be protected to the CS requirement

Course Content

This hands-on course covers:

  • 1 | Introduction
    • Motivation
      • Risk-Based Approach
  • 2 | Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment Method
    • Intended Purpose
    • Core Functions
    • Asset Enumeration
    • Cybersecurity Properties
    • Damage Scenarios
    • Impact Rating
    • Threat Modeling
    • Threat Occurrence
    • CS Risk
    • Risk Treatment
    • CS Goal
    • CS Control
    • CS Requirement
  • 3 | Fundamental Cybersecurity Requirements
    • Cyber Resilience Act
    • UNECE 155 / ISO/SAE 21434
    • ISO/SAE 24882
  • 4 | Summary

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals and managers responsible for products with digital components:
  • Product Managers
  • Project Leaders
  • Quality and Compliance Officers
  • IT Security Officers and Risk Managers
  • Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors
  • Also suitable for: Legal professionals, Auditors, Consultants

Additional Information

→ Trainer

Dr. Thomas Liedtke

An experienced cybersecurity and compliance expert with a strong focus on regulatory-driven security engineering approaches. Proven expertise in translating complex cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements into practical implementation models for OEMs and suppliers. Active in consulting, training, and strategic support with a focus on cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance in highly regulated industries.

→ Prerequisites

A basic understanding of IT, product development, or regulatory requirements is a plus. Specific prior knowledge is not required.

→ Documentation
Participants receive comprehensive course materials, practical examples, and templates.

→ Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of the course.

Key Facts:
  • 1-day public course | 2-day in-house course (using a client example)
  • Includes certificate of attendance
  • German or English
  • On-site or remote
  • Upon request

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