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Cybersecurity for Business Leaders

Nanodegree Program

Udacity’s Cybersecurity for Business Leaders program will equip future C-suites and senior managers with practical knowledge, skills, and tools to prepare for most likely cyber threats to their digital ecosystem. They will understand the role of cybersecurity for the business and set the stage for their organization-specific response plans. Finally, leaders will prepare to make resource decisions to increase their organizational preparedness for the future.

Udacity’s Cybersecurity for Business Leaders program will equip future C-suites and senior managers with practical knowledge, skills, and tools to prepare for most likely cyber threats to their digital ecosystem. They will understand the role of cybersecurity for the business and set the stage for their organization-specific response plans. Finally, leaders will prepare to make resource decisions to increase their organizational preparedness for the future.

Beginner

4 weeks

Real-world Projects

Completion Certificate

Last Updated October 23, 2023

Skills you'll learn:
Social engineering • Cybersecurity regulations and standards • Cybersecurity training strategies • Cybersecurity incident response
Prerequisites:

No experience required

Courses In This Program

Course 1 45 minutes

Welcome to the Cybersecurity for Business Leaders Nanodegree Program

Course 2 4 weeks

Cybersecurity for Business Leaders

This course will give business leaders the foundation they need to initiate discussions around cybersecurity. We will explore the current landscape of threats and look at ways to defend against attacks by investing in technology and culture, but also by being proactive in your risk management planning.

Course 3 10 minutes

Congratulations!

Congratulations on finishing your program!

(Optional) Course 4 1 day

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Taught By The Best

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Dr. Eric Hollis

CEO/President, HollisGroup LLC

An experienced executive and leader in information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, intelligence operations, data privacy, blockchain, and cybersecurity leadership. Dr. Hollis helps organizations improve their IT and cyber strategic planning, training, and governance.

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