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SEC405: Business Finance Essentials

SEC405Cybersecurity Leadership
  • 6 Hours (Self-Paced)
Course created by:
Russell Eubanks
Russell Eubanks
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SEC405: Business Finance Essentials
Course created by:
Russell Eubanks
Russell Eubanks
Register NowCourse Preview
  • 6 CPEs

    Apply your credits to renew your certifications

  • Self-paced

    Train at your own pace from wherever you are

  • Essential Skill Level

    Course material is for individuals with an understanding of IT or cyber security concepts

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Transform your cybersecurity leadership by gaining financial literacy that helps you understand business health, communicate effectively with finance teams, and demonstrate value to your organization.

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The content was presented in a clear and concise manner, and nothing was left to the imagination.
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Course Overview

In today's complex business environment, cybersecurity leaders need more than technical expertise—they need financial acumen. SEC405: Business Finance Essentials™ equips you with the knowledge to confidently navigate your organization's financial landscape. Practical exercises teach you to create compelling business cases, design multi-year budgets, and communicate effectively with finance teams. This course bridges the gap between security and business priorities, helping you demonstrate value, secure resources, and advance your career.

What You'll Learn

  • Craft compelling business cases that gain executive approval
  • Design and defend comprehensive multi-year budgets
  • Navigate financial discussions with CFOs and finance teams
  • Demonstrate the business value of security investments
  • Utilize an 8-step framework for financial communication

Business Takeaways

  • Transform technical security needs into business language
  • Align security investments with organizational objectives
  • Optimize resource allocation for maximum security ROI
  • Build stronger partnerships between security and finance
  • Develop financial stewardship as a competitive advantage
  • Enhance decision-making through financial understanding
  • Create sustainable security funding models

Meet Your Author

Russell Eubanks
Russell Eubanks

Russell Eubanks

Principal Instructor

Russell is a Principal Consultant and Co-Founder of Cyverity with extensive cybersecurity leadership experience. As former CIO and CISO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, he brings real-world expertise to his role as SANS Principal Instructor.

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Course Syllabus

Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in SEC405: Business Finance Essentials.

Section 1Business Finance Essentials

This foundational section establishes the critical relationship between cybersecurity and business finance. Develop essential skills for creating, defending, and managing security budgets that align with organizational objectives. Learn how to translate technical requirements into financial terms that resonate with executives and finance departments.

Topics covered

  • What you must know about finance
  • A Clear Business Case
  • Financial Stewardship
  • A Multi-Year Budget
  • Applying Financial Concepts in Practice

Labs

  • Developing a clear business case
  • Creating a multi-year budget

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    Virtual (OnDemand)

    Instructed by Russell Eubanks
    Date & Time
    OnDemand (Anytime)Self-Paced, 4 months access
    Course price
    $1,750 USD*Prices exclude applicable local taxes
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