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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Big cyber attacks and assaults regularly dominate the media: cybercriminals targeting retail giants' weaknesses, foreign interference in elections, and new kinds of ransomware highlight the necessity of preparedness for these dangers. The Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age online course provides candidates with a thorough knowledge of how to detect and manage operational, legal, and reputational risk.

Assessing threats and risk management has become a vital talent for business executives, analysts, technology professionals, and cybersecurity personnel, and it has become a core element of company operations. The Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age training teaches learners how to analyse and remediate online cybersecurity risks inside an organization's systems, networks, and data, as well as how to handle a cyber threat.

According to a Symantec report, their Global Intelligence Network blocks 142 million attacks each day. with the Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age syllabus, candidates will get the skills and knowledge needed to preserve the confidentiality and integrity of digital assets.

The Highlights

Downloadable resources
Online learning
Projects and assessments
Shareable certificate
Self-paced learning
Harvard University offering
Split option of payment
8 weeks duration
Course provider Getsmarter
8-11 hours per week

Programme Offerings

Live polls
video lectures
online learning
Offline resources
quizzes
Case Studies
Self-paced learning
Infographics

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Harvard University, Cambridge

Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age Fee Structure

Fee type	Fee amount in INR
Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age fees	₹108,462

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age certification, Applicants must finish the weekly modules of the online training as well as present the relevant project works and assignments. Applicants must engage in academic activities such as surveys, live polls, quizzes, and research studies. Applicants are graded based on a series of virtually submitted online projects and assignments. Students must satisfy the requirements stated in the coursebook to be certified.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Cyber Security

After completing the Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age online certification course, entrants will develop the capacity to provide a cybersecurity strategic approach and the abilities required to create a cyber risk mitigation plan. Candidates will also gain a realistic, all-encompassing grasp of cybersecurity and its importance.

Who it is for

Computer System Analyst

Managers who want to navigate their enterprise through the complexities of a dynamic cybersecurity landscape and deploy necessary resources to keep business operations running smoothly.
Technology professionals aiming for leadership positions, as well as security professionals who want to expand their knowledge in such a constantly changing field.
Management experts, thought leaders, technical writers and computer system analysts want to learn how to interpret and convey to clients the consequences of cyber risks.

Admission Details

To get admission to the Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age course, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Open the official course page by following the link below (https://www.getsmarter.com/products/harvard-vpal-cybersecurity-online-short-course)

Step 2. Click on the ‘Register Now’ button on the course page

Step 3. Read the terms and conditions of the course and agree to proceed

Step 4. Make a profile on the provider website by filling in details

Step 5. Provide billing address and sponsor information if applicable

Step 6. Pay the training fee and start an online tutorial

The Syllabus

Define the key concepts necessary to understand the function of cyber risk management
Discuss why the current cyber landscape poses a threat to organizations' cybersecurity
Explain how cyber risk management can protect organizations from cyber risks
Identify the three principal risks of a cyber attack
Show how cyber risk management mitigates the business risk of cyberattacks

Demonstrate how the internet works
Illustrate a method of cyber attack
Identify types of threat actors
Discuss sectors typically targeted by cyber threat actors
Relate the increasing prevalence of cyber attacks to current geopolitical tensions
Identify risks posed by insider threat actors
Investigate the threats to an organization's critical business systems and data

Discuss the importance of protecting an organization's critical assets
Identify the critical systems that are vulnerable to cyberattack
Identify types of networks and their vulnerabilities.
Choose the types of data that should be prioritized when securing an organization's networks
Investigate the business critical systems, networks, and data that are essential for an organization's effective functioning
Assess the vulnerabilities of an organization's business critical systems, networks, and data

Outline the importance of leadership in cybersecurity governance
Discuss the importance of effective management processes
Articulate management processes that are crucial to managing cyber risk for an organization
Investigate the need for cybersecurity awareness training
Recommend a cybersecurity leadership plan for an organization

Identify the important nexus between physical security and cybersecurity
Articulate the types of questions needed to establish an overview of an organization's cybersecurity
Describe types of technologies that effectively protect networks
Identify the key elements of sound data governance
Apply appropriate methods for protecting an organization's systems, networks, and data
Deduce types of questions necessary to determine the technologies implemented in an organization's cybersecurity

Recognize the risk of failing to take into account legal considerations surrounding cybersecurity
Identify the various sources of legal obligations and best practice standards
Articulate ways to mitigate legal and reputational risks
Interpret the role of the government in regulating cybersecurity
Illustrate the benefits of disclosure and information sharing following a breach
Identify the legal risks inherent in third-party relationships
Select questions to assess an organization's legal and compliance cyber risks

Recognize proactive measures that should contribute to an incident response strategy
Identify best practices in detecting and containing a cyberattack
Analyze the roles of key actors in the response to a cyber attack
Articulate the appropriate communication strategy following a cyber attack
Decide on processes to eradicate an attack, and recover affected systems, networks, and data
Evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken during a cyberattack
Propose an incident response plan to prepare an organization in the event of an attack

Identify cyberthreats and mitigation strategies of future cyber landscapes
Review the components included in a risk mitigation strategy
Interpret challenges inherent in implementing a cyber risk mitigation strategy
Select metrics that are most appropriate for evaluating the cybersecurity of an organization or sector
Develop a cyber risk mitigation strategy specific to your organization

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the prime goal of cybersecurity?

The prime goal of cybersecurity is to decrease the risk of cyber assaults and to defend against unauthorized use of networks, systems, and technology.

2: What are the 4 common types of cyber attacks?

Phishing attacks, Bruteforce attacks, DOS attacks, and SQL injection are the 4 common types of cyberattacks.

3: What is the career scope in cybersecurity?

According to NASSCOM, even being the world's greatest IT talent pool, India appears to lack competence as there is a huge gap in the fulfillment of cybersecurity specialists.

4: Is coding required for all cybersecurity professionals?

Entry-level cybersecurity professionals do not need coding abilities. However, for some mid to upper-level cybersecurity roles, it may be required.

5: Which programming language is needed for senior cyber security professionals?

Most of the malware are written in C and C++ programming language, so it is needed for senior cybersecurity professionals to tackle those cyber threats.