Cybersecurity and Privacy for Managers and Professionals Course

Program Overview

This online cybersecurity management program provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity frameworks, secure systems design, privacy maintenance, and cyber risk integration. Through online discussions, case studies, and guest lectures, participants gain the skills and knowledge to plan, budget, and communicate cybersecurity investments effectively. The program prepares individuals for careers in cybersecurity management, information security analysis, privacy protection, and risk management.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Cybersecurity management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, 02)
• Secure systems design and management
• Integration of people, processes, and technology
• Privacy maintenance for individuals, businesses, and organizations
• Cyber risk integration into traditional risk management

Course Structure:

• Online format
• 11-week duration
• No set meeting times

Course Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Management
• Module 2: Cybersecurity Management Frameworks
• Module 3: Secure Systems Design and Management
• Module 4: Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Module 5: Cyber Risk Management
• Module 6: Planning and Budgeting for Security
• Module 7: Communicating the Case for Security Investments
• Module 8: Evolution of Security Models
• Module 9: Perfect Storm Scenarios
• Module 10: Cyber Privacy Rights vs. National Cybersecurity

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online discussions
• Case studies
• Guest lectures

Faculty:

• Chris Rose

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on the integration of cybersecurity management into traditional risk management
• Exploration of the tension between cyber privacy rights and national cybersecurity

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Cybersecurity manager
• Information security analyst
• Privacy officer
• Risk manager

Opportunities:

• Increased demand for cybersecurity professionals due to growing digital dependence
• Opportunities in various industries, including finance, healthcare, and government

Outcomes:

• Skills and tools for planning and budgeting for security
• Ability to communicate the case for security investments
• Understanding of management roles and responsibilities in cybersecurity