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Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course
  • Level Professional
  • Course by Kennesaw State University
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About

The ultimate destination for a security manager is the Chief Information Security Officer (or Chief Security Officer) a senior executive role responsible for all cybersecurity operations in the organization. But how do you get from entry-level IT or security employee to the CISO’s office and what do you need to know when you get there? This course examines the career path and requirements to be an effective CISO, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the position. In this course, a learner will be able to: ● Identify the career development and path of a Cybersecurity professional from entry-level to CISO ● Define and describe the role and function of a CISO in planning for cybersecurity ● Identify the development of a cybersecurity governance program and the role the CISO would play in it ● Discuss the strategic responsibilities of the CISO in overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity program

Modules

How to Complete the Culminating Project

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Developing the Cybersecurity Program
  • Computer Gaming Technologies (CGT, Inc.)

Staffing

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presentation to the Board on Cybersecurity Staffing

2 Readings

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Risk Management Program

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presentation to the Board on Risk Management

1 Readings

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Policy

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presentation to the Board on Policy Improvement

1 Readings

  • Specification

Contingency Planning

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presentation to the Board on Contingency Planning

1 Readings

  • Specification

Governance

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Presentation to the Board on Governance

1 Readings

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Embark on the journey to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with this professional-level course from Coursera. Ideal for IT and cybersecurity professionals, it covers career progression, CISO roles, governance program development, and strategic oversight of cybersecurity. Available via Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
Instructors

Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP
Instructors

Michael Whitman, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP