This course focuses on managing cybersecurity risks. It will help participants prepare in conducting risk assessment based on industry best practices. We will cover cost-benefit analysis in determining effective technical controls to be implemented. The participants will learn about risk mitigation techniques and challenges with risk management. It presents different risk management methodologies and standards widely in use in industry. 

This course will introduce participants to cybersecurity technologies essential to defend an organization from cyber-attacks. We will cover securing networks, software, and IT infrastructure. The participants will learn about principles of computer security and cryptography along with establishing user authentication and access controls. This course will prepare participants to handle a wide range of issues related to intrusion detection and prevention systems, wireless and mobile device security, virtualization, and cloud computing. 

This course will prepare participants to effectively manage cybersecurity operations. We will focus on developing cybersecurity program for an organization. It will cover leading industry accepted models along with national and international standards. The participants will learn how to plan for business continuity and implement technologies to recover from disasters. We will apply effective incident handling techniques to mitigate consequences from cybersecurity incidents. 

Students are required to complete a cybersecurity project to complete this program. The project is a practical demonstration integrating knowledge accumulated over the courses. Students may develop a project on a topic of interest pertaining to cybersecurity infrastructure, risk management, enterprise cybersecurity operations, or disaster recovery.