News of large-scale cybersecurity threats and cyberattacks frequently dominate the headlines: hackers exploiting vulnerabilities of retail giants, foreign influence in elections, and new forms of ransomware underscore the importance of preparing for these threats. Cyber risk management has become a fundamental component of business operations, making it essential for business leaders, analysts, and security and technology specialists to understand and mitigate these risks effectively. The Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age online short course from Harvard’s Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL), in association with HarvardX, equips teams with a comprehensive understanding of how to identify and manage operational, litigation, and reputational risk. Over eight weeks, participants will learn how to conduct a vulnerability assessment and mitigate web and network security vulnerabilities within an organization’s networks, systems, and data, while exploring strategies for responding to a cyberattack. This cybersecurity course will develop the knowledge and skills needed to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your organisation's digital assets.
This online short course offers an in-depth exploration of cybersecurity that is valuable for executives and specialist roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security administration, or information security manager. Business leaders will gain the knowledge needed to lead their organizations through the complexities of the cybersecurity landscape, and develop the know-how to set appropriate budget guides for this task. This web security-focused online course will also allow cybersecurity professionals, risk analysts, technology specialists, and information security professionals the opportunity to build confidence and understanding in a key area of importance for their roles. Other professionals will benefit from gaining an up-to-date overview and understanding of cybersecurity and risk.