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There are 4 modules in this course
Sponsored by 1PASSWORD and MICROSOFT. No matter where you are in your career, gain direction and elevate your trajectory with AWIT. Learn how to succeed from working with security leaders, to being appointed CISO yourself.
Featuring:
* STEVE ZALEWSKI, former CISO, Levi Strauss
* NANCY WANG, founder and CEO, AWIT; SVP, Head of Engineering at 1Password; Venture Partner at Felicis Ventures
* TRISHA DIXON, former U.S. Navy cryptologist, former vice president of cyber operations, IronNet Cybersecurity
* LENA SMART, head of trust at SecurityPal, former CISO of MongoDB
* GORDON YU, former CISO of Bedrock Security
You will learn:
* How to become a CISO
* How CISOs measure success
* How CISOs manage vendors and risk
* Optional: How to secure organizations with minimal budget
* Optional: How to manage external auditors, scope policies appropriately, and achieve SOC 2 and ISO 97001
Articulate who you are and what you bring to cybersecurity by envisioning your own path to the CISO role.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
Show info about module content
10 videos•Total 55 minutes
How you become a CISO•2 minutes
Downsides of being a CISO•1 minute
Your path•3 minutes
Firefighter mentality•6 minutes
Snowflake environments•4 minutes
CISO mind map•3 minutes
Defining yourself•11 minutes
Learner questions•8 minutes
Key takeaways•2 minutes
Trisha Dixon on what hiring managers look for at different levels•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Steps to becoming a CISO•15 minutes
Metrics: efficiency vs effectiveness
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
CISOs and security professionals are assessed by the metrics of efficiency and effectiveness.
Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to catapult high-potential talent into tech leadership roles through up-skilling and mentorship. AWIT's global network is made up of technologists and partnering companies who are committed to changing the face of tech leadership. Founded in 2017, AWIT has accelerated the careers of more than 21,000 individuals through mentorship and by teaching the real-world skills required of product and engineering leaders at companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.