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.
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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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
Skills you'll gain
- Cyber Operations
- Risk Management
- Governance
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff Management
- IT Management
- Business Risk Management
- Cyber Risk
- Contingency Planning
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Cyber Security Policies
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Proposal Development
- Risk Management Framework
- Security Strategy
- Corporate Strategy
- Cyber Governance
- Security Management
- Cybersecurity
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