Managing Cybersecurity Risk

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate

Cybersecurity incidents can be costly for businesses, draining to economies, and damaging to national security. Nevertheless, eliminating the possibility of these incidents entirely is — generally speaking — an impractical option. How, then, do leaders make smart choices to keep businesses and governments moving forward without leaving customers, citizens, and other stakeholders vulnerable? Where does it make sense to expend resources to reduce cybersecurity risks, and when are those risks acceptable? This class will present tools to help future decision makers manage the risks inherent in increased dependence on digital systems. Assignments will prompt students to practice risk management in formats that simulate the communication and requirements of professional life. Course material will focus on cybersecurity risks and mitigations that impact business, policy, and international relations.