Harvard VPAL Cybersecurity online short course

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CYBERSECURITY: MANAGING RISK
IN THE INFORMATION AGE

ONLINE SHORT COURSE

CYBERSECURITY: MANAGING
RISK IN THE INFORMATION AGE

Delivered in collaboration with leaders in online education, GetSmarter

8 weeks, entirely online
(excl. orientation)

8 - 11 hours per week

Weekly modules, flexible learning

YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:

An in-depth understanding of the different types of cyberattacks, the business systems that are most at risk, and the importance of an organization-wide approach to cybersecurity.

The ability to draft, strategize and develop a cyber risk mitigation strategy, including the appropriate legal and compliance steps that need to be taken when responding to cyberattacks and reporting cyberattacks to law enforcement.

A premier certificate from Harvard University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, in association with HarvardX, as validation of your newfound cybersecurity knowledge and skills, as well as access to a global network of likeminded cybersecurity professionals.

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COURSE CURRICULUM

Orientation Module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Course Module 1: Cybersecurity risk is business risk

Course Module 2: Identifying the threats
to an organization

Course Module 3: Identifying important business systems and assets

COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Module 4: The crucial role of leadership
in managing cyber risk

Course Module 5: Understanding your technology

Course Module 6: Cyber risk and the law

Course Module 7: Incident response
and accountability

Course Module 8: Designing and implementing
a mitigation strategy

Hear from cybersecurity experts and guest speakers as you follow your learning path through the weekly modules of this online course:

Orientation Module:

Welcome to your Online Campus

Course Module 1:

Cybersecurity risk is business risk

Course Module 2:

Identifying the threats to an organization

Course Module 3:

Identifying important business systems

and assets

Course Module 4:

The crucial role of leadership in managing cyber risk

Course Module 5:

Understanding your technology

Course Module 6:

Cyber risk and the law

Course Module 7:

Incident response and accountability

Course Module 8:

Designing and implementing

a mitigation strategy

YOUR COURSE CONVENER – ERIC ROSENBACH

Course Convener, Co-Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

Eric Rosenbach is the Director of the Defending Digital Democracy Project, and Co-Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. He previously served as the Chief of Staff to US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, and held the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense. He was the Chief Security Officer for Tiscali, the largest pan-European internet service provider, and is a former US Army Intelligence Officer.

YOUR COURSE CONVENER
– ERIC ROSENBACH

Course Convener, Co-Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

Eric Rosenbach is the Director of the Defending Digital Democracy Project, and Co-Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. He previously served as the Chief of Staff to US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, and held the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense. He was the Chief Security Officer for Tiscali, the largest pan-European internet service provider, and is a former US Army Intelligence Officer.

This University online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider, GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals who have already benefited from the opportunity to:

AN ONLINE EDUCATION THAT SETS YOU APART

Develop relevant, sought-after skills and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities, entirely online

Enjoy a personalized,
people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step

Gain verifiable and relevant competencies through a career-focused curriculum that achieves specific learning outcomes and skill gains

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