Learn how to develop cyber strategies that increase security and align with business needs through a comprehensive examination of the cybersecurity field.
Cultivate the skills needed to design and implement a comprehensive information security strategy through Georgetown’s 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.
Ideal for: Experienced tech professionals
Ideal for
Experienced tech professionals
Duration: 12 weeks to 2 years
Duration
12 weeks to 2 years
Tuition: $6,330
Tuition
$6,330
Format: Live or On-Demand Online
Format
Live or On-Demand Online
Schedule: Friday evenings & Saturdays
Schedule
Friday evenings & Saturdays
Semester of Entry: Fall & spring
Semester of Entry
Fall & spring
What Is Live Online Learning?
Georgetown faculty deliver exceptional educational experiences based on a human-centered approach that integrates the needs of professional learners and the possibilities of technology. Live online classes are kept small to support interactive engaged learning and collaboration.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you’ll be able to:
Support the business case for a cybersecurity strategy
Summarize national and global cybersecurity issues
Compose a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy
Calculate information security risks
Express related legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks
Develop a crisis management plan
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
Cybersecurity Strategy
I've already started applying what I learned in class to my current job, especially the networking and OT aspects. We learned not only from the professor, but from each other too.”
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