Harvard Cybersecurity
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Course Overview

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.

Key Takeaways

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Empower your team to recommend comprehensive cybersecurity leadership plans.
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Equip your organization with the skills needed to develop effective cyber risk mitigation strategies.
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Support a practical, holistic understanding of cybersecurity and its value within your business.

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This program is from Harvard’s Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL), in association with HarvardX. It is offered in collaboration with GetSmarter, an edX partner.Gain a holistic perspective on cybersecurity risk and mitigation, and get recognised for your knowledge with a premier certificate from Harvard’s VPAL.

Course Outline

Cybersecurity risk is business risk
Identifying the threats to an organization
Identifying important business systems and assets
The crucial role of leadership in managing cyber risk
Understanding your technology
Cyber risk and the law
Incident response and accountability
Designing and implementing a mitigation strategy

Who Should Attend?

This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for

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.

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FAQ

What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +1071 4 1075 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.

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