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Online Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy
Learn how to develop cyber strategies that increase security and align with business needs through a comprehensive examination of the cybersecurity field.
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Cultivate the skills needed to design and implement a comprehensive information security strategy through Georgetown’s Online Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy. Academics and industry experts will guide you through a combination of independent study, lectures, and group work approaching the practice of cybersecurity through a managerial lens.
Throughout the program, you’ll develop strategic knowledge of security models, risk assessment, secure systems development, crisis management, and legal, regulatory, and compliance issues. You’ll also gain tactical knowledge by examining access control, encryption, network security, and social engineering.
Additional Cybersecurity Programs
If you're looking for more advanced studies in cybersecurity, we also offer the following programs:
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management
Estimated time to complete: 6-12 months
Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Risk Management
Estimated time to complete: 2–5 years
Ideal for: All Organizational Strategy Leaders
Ideal for
All Organizational Strategy Leaders
Duration: 12 weeks
Duration
12 weeks
Tuition: $3,995
Tuition
$3,995
Format: Online
Format
Online
Schedule: Self-directed & faculty guided
Schedule
Self-directed & faculty guided
Semester of Entry: Fall & spring
Semester of Entry
Fall & spring
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you’ll be able to:
Understand the major types of threats and vulnerabilities in current systems (Scan)
Describe the major threat actors (e.g., hacktivists, nation-states, insiders) and their motivations to attack (Focus)
Define the major vulnerabilities exploited by the threat actors
Develop a high-level plan to train users to minimize a specific risk or vulnerability (Act)
Operationalize a variety of technical countermeasures, including antiviruses, firewalls, and encryptions
Initiate and manage an organization-wide risk assessment
Prioritize and remediate identified risks
Assess the efficacy and effectiveness of the broad spectrum of cybersecurity standards and guidelines for containing threats and vulnerabilities and for applying countermeasures
Assess key roles and responsibilities for information security in an organization or agency.
Assess the role of management in reviewing key security technology trends affecting the enterprise.
Create and apply effective metrics for cybersecurity
Design a cybersecurity strategy that both increases security and aligns with business needs
Develop a training program
Triage and make cybersecurity decisions under pressure with limited information
Document an incident response
Manage upward, executive communication and expectations under pressure
Testimonials from current students and alumni.
"Making the Business Case for Cybersecurity" was a GREAT foundation course. It left me with a sense that I have a good base-line to do more in the field.
Ethan S. Burger
Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy
Curriculum & Schedule
The Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy is designed for busy professional learners who appreciate flexible study schedules with the guidance of skilled faculty.
You must successfully complete the six required modules, for a total of 10.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 108.0 contact hours. The six modules are:
Making the Business Case for Cybersecurity (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
Threats, Vulnerabilities and Social Engineering (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
Technical Countermeasure and Risk Assessment (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
Managing Security (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
Leadership and Strategy in Cybersecurity (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
Applied Cybersecurity & Crisis Management (Required; 1.8 CEUs)
What Is Asynchronous Online Learning?
Course materials for this self-guided course can be accessed at your convenience within the specified time frame. These materials are uploaded to Canvas, an online learning management platform, and include a variety of resources such as text-based lecture notes, interactive learning modules, and pre-recorded lectures and podcasts. You are responsible for completing assignments based on your understanding of the course material while meeting specified deadlines for each assignment. The self-paced nature of the course allows you to review information, take no…

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