USF Cybersecurity for Executives Certificate Program Curriculum

The USF Cybersecurity Certificate Program is a rigorous 4-day curriculum led by prominent Cybersecurity experts, many of whom advise governments, agencies, and industry bodies around the world. The program brings together executives, experts, innovators, and regulators to address Cybersecurity from a business point of view.
 
No other program delivers like USF. You’re broken away from the daily routine, immersed in real-life challenges, expert thought leadership, strategy sessions, innovation frameworks, and cyber cultures.
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The program is designed to increase your understanding of the latest security technologies, and how to employ these technologies to reduce threat-risk at their firm. Arm yourself with the latest knowledge and strategies to identify threats, manage operational hazards, and keep your brand reputation intact. Combining industry thought leaders and top experts, you will develop the skills you need to protect the integrity, security, and confidentiality of your data assets. 
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MODULE 1
​Cybersecurity
​Strategies

  • Introduction to cybersecurity
  • Making the business case for  cybersecurity
  • Develop a cybersecurity strategy
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MODULE 2
Managing Threats & Vulnerabilities

  • Identify threats and vulnerabilities to your data
  • Understand the threat actors and their motivators
  • Assess your main threats to business data
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MODULE 3
Risk Assessment
​Tools

  • Anti-viruses, firewalls and encryptions
  • Process the metrics needed to measure risk exposures
  • Managing and interpreting risk assessment reports

MODULE 4
Cybersecurity
​Leadership​

  • Building and managing your cyber security teams
  • Addressing Human Resources and compliance issues
  • Cyber Security management tools and techniques
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MODULE 5
Legal & Compliance
​Issues

  • Understanding the regulatory environment
  • Develop an approach to work with your legal and compliance department
  • Ensure access to protected data is authorized
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MODULE 6
Cyber
​Hygiene

  • Identifying your personal responsibility
  • How to prevent the #1 threat to your business
  • Maintain system health and improve online security

MODULE 7
Responding to the
Cyber Crisis

  • Regulations and standards
  • Response, data collection and processing
  • Managing through a breach
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MODULE 8
Managing
​Implementation

  • Understanding change management for cybersecurity
  • Creating organizational structures for managing cybersecurity
  • Resolving critical implementation issues
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Your Personal
Cybersecurity
​Capstone Project

Illustrate your success at the USF Muma College of Business with a personalized, detailed action plan including your organization's goals and key performance indicators to develop an ROI strategy.
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