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Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

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Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course

This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

37 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify the career development and path of a Cybersecurity professional from entry-level to CISO
Define and describe the role and function of a CISO in planning for cybersecurity
Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO would play in it
Discuss the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity program

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

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Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 6 modules in this course

The ultimate destination for a security manager is the Chief Information Security Officer (or Chief Security Officer) a senior executive role responsible for all cybersecurity operations in the organization. But how do you get from entry-level IT or security employee to the CISO’s office and what do you need to know when you get there? This course examines the career path and requirements to be an effective CISO, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the position.

In this course, a learner will be able to: ● Identify the career development and path of a Cybersecurity professional from entry-level to CISO ● Define and describe the role and function of a CISO in planning for cybersecurity ● Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO would play in it ● Discuss the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity program

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Learning objectives for the capstone project.

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2 readings

Prepare and submit a case-based presentation to deliver the results of a proposal to improve the staffing of the case organization's cybersecurity team.

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2 readings1 peer review

Prepare and submit a case-based presentation that delivers the results of your proposal to establish a risk management program.

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1 reading1 peer review

Prepare and submit a case-based presentation to deliver the results of a proposal to improve the cybersecurity policy portfolio of the organization.

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1 reading1 peer review

In this module, you will prepare and submit your case-based presentations to deliver the results of your proposal to establish a contingency planning program.