Cybersecurity
LeadershipCornell Certificate Program

When it comes to cyber threats, every organization should strive to protect themselves and their users, and it is crucial to have a plan in place to protect your organization. Threats, whether big or small, have the potential to harm an organization, so understanding the digital threat landscape is critical for organizations to build effective security measures and risk mitigation strategies.

In this course, you will discover how to identify and classify cybersecurity threats to protect your organization. You will be introduced to different types of threats and vulnerabilities as well as the potential impacts each threat may have on organizational assets, gaining tools to help you identify these threats and minimize their impact. You will be introduced to cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST, and best practices to protect possible targets within an organization. By the end of this course, you will have a foundation of the threat landscape to leverage to better protect your organization.

There are different types of risks associated with the protection of assets, so understanding the significance of your assets will allow for planning ahead and budgeting realistically. Every organization needs to allocate spending on their cybersecurity budget based on their specific needs, but the allocation of cybersecurity budgets can vary depending on the industry and size of the organization.

In this course, you will analyze various company controls to better strategize about cybersecurity for your organization. You will start by identifying what needs to be protected and prioritizing investments. You will then be introduced to different types of controls and assets as well as common categories of budget allocations for cybersecurity. Finally, you will determine how your company's budget can be used for cybersecurity and identify ways to maximize your cybersecurity budget in order to protect your assets. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with practical skills, strategies, and approaches to make sound cybersecurity decisions.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Analyzing Cybersecurity Threats

Being able to evaluate the overall security status of your organization's product, sites, or teams at any point is critical, and conducting a thorough and applicable risk analysis is the key to this strategy.

In this course, you will assess an organization's security status to determine strengths and weaknesses. You will be introduced to the concept of security posture, and you will consider key areas to focus on when analyzing an existing security posture. You will also determine the best set of controls to strengthen security and better support weak spots to protect your organization. Finally, you will gain strategies for implementing future controls to protect your company, setting you up for success in risk analysis and planning efforts.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Analyzing Cybersecurity Threats
• Assessing Cybersecurity Company Controls

Cyber communications are now ubiquitous across all types of organizations, but the necessary protections and policies surrounding their security are missing in many organizations. Every company needs to formulate policies related to privacy, cybersecurity, access, and information security for its internal and external users, and it is crucial to ensure that these policies are in line with applicable regulations, legal norms, and industry standards. Cyber communications are no exception.

In this course, you will discuss the key components of a cyber communications strategy. First, you will explore various relevant regulatory landscapes, both nationally and internationally. You will then identify who your audience is for internal and external communication plans. Finally, you will apply best practices to create both internal and external communication plans. By the end of this course, you will have new knowledge and practice to apply to your organization's policies and plans for cyber communications.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Analyzing Cybersecurity Threats
• Assessing Cybersecurity Company Controls
• Conducting Cybersecurity Risk Analysis and Planning

Symposium sessions feature three days of live, highly interactive virtual Zoom sessions that will explore today’s most pressing topics. The Leadership Symposium offers you a unique opportunity to engage in real-time conversations with peers and experts from the Cornell community and beyond. Using the context of your own experiences, you will take part in reflections and small-group discussions to build on the skills and knowledge you have gained from your courses.

Join us for the next Symposium in which we’ll discuss the ways that leaders across industries have continued engaging their teams over the past two years while pivoting in strategic ways. You will support your coursework by applying your knowledge and experiences to relevant topics for leaders. Throughout this Symposium, you will examine different areas of leadership, including innovation, strategy, and engagement. By participating in relevant and engaging discussions, you will discover a variety of perspectives and build connections with your fellow participants from various industries.

All sessions are held on Zoom.

Future dates are subject to change. You may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete any certificate program. Once enrolled in your courses, you will receive information about upcoming events. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.