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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

The CISO occupies a leadership position in the industry. They protect the data and digital systems on which the company’s employees and its customers depend on. The aim of the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View course by edX is to help the candidates develop an understanding of cybersecurity operations. It will also explore the role of the Chief Information Security Officer in the industry.

The Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View certification programme is offered by the University of Washington. Barbara Endicott-Popovsky (The Director of the Centre for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity department) is the course instructor. This is an introductory-level course, helpful in understanding the basic concepts and nuances of cybersecurity. The candidates will learn the functioning of cybersecurity across industries, how information is kept secure, and the point of view of the CISO.

Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View training programme is an online course and is rife with pre-recorded video lectures that the candidate can access at their own pace. The course spans around six weeks, and you need to devote two-to-five hours every week. Candidates can audit the course completely free of cost and earn a course certificate by paying a specific certification fee.

The Highlights

Introductory-level course
100 percent online
Course duration: Six weeks
Video tutorials
Subtitles in English
Verified certificate
Offered by the University of Washington
Free access to course materials
Self-paced
Classes for two-to-five hours every week
Tests and assignments

Programme Offerings

video lectures
online programme
Transcript in English
Self-Paced Learning Option
A verified certificate of achievement
Graded tests and assignments
industry-expert faculty
A University of Washington offering
Six-week course duration

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20733	yes	UW Washington

All the course material for Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View program can be accessed completely free of cost.
If the candidate wants a verified certificate upon completion, they must pay the fee for certification.
Payment for certification may be done via PayPal or using credit/debit cards. edX accepts American Express cards, Master cards, and Visa Cards.

Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View fee structure

Course	Fee
Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View	Free
Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View (with certificate)	Rs. 20,733

Eligibility Criteria

Any candidate who is interested in knowing about how cybersecurity functions and is curious about the role of the Chief Information Security Officer will be eligible for participating in the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View program by edX.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Cyber Security

After completing the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View programme by edX, candidates will obtain proficiency in the following:

Identifying the four domains of cybersecurity
Understanding the differences between the desired outcomes and rules and regulations of the four domains
Knowledge about the CISO’s role across all domains
The differences in the role of the CISO among the different domains
Identifying the cybersecurity specific tools for their appropriate situations and domains

Who it is for

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Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View certification course has been designed for any candidate or student who is curious or interested in learning about cybersecurity. As an introductory-level course, it will be fairly easy to follow without any cybersecurity background.

Admission Details

To join the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View online course, visit the programme's official webpage: https://www.edX.org/course/cybersecurity-the-cisos-view.
Provide necessary details to create an edX account.
Now, click on the “Register Now” tab to complete registration.
Next, select the “Enrol Now” option for enrolment in the programme. Choose one of the two available enrolment options.
If you only want to audit the programme, click on the “Audit this course” option.
Lastly, if you want to apply for certification, pay the certification fee.

Application Details

The candidates can enrol in the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View live course by edX by just creating an account at edX. They need not fill out an application form for auditing the course.

Instructors

UW Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is this course available online?

Yes. Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View program by edX is a 100 percent online course.

2: Will I be able to pay the certification fee online?

You will be able to pay the fee for certification online, via PayPal or Credit/debit cards. edX will accept American Express cards, Visa cards, and Master cards.

3: When will I qualify for Online Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View course certification?

You will be eligible for the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View course if you pay the certification fee and complete all the graded tests and assignments which are part of the program.

4: Will I be able to include this certificate in my CV?

The verified certificate of achievement obtained upon completion of the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View online course may be shared on the candidate’s CV, resume, or LinkedIn profile.

5: Will the Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View online course lectures be recorded?

The course provides the option for self-paced learning. All lectures and tutorials are pre-recorded for the convenience of the participating students.