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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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
18 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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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
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This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
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.
What's included
1 reading1 peer review
Prepare and submit a case-based presentation that delivers the results of your proposal to establish a Cybersecurity Governance program.
What's included
1 reading1 peer review
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