Gain skills needed for this high-demand career!

IT and Cybersecurity Leadership is one of the hottest topics in most organizations today and is essential to their survival. All organizations, whether public, private or not-for-profit, depend on the security of their systems, networks, websites, emails, and most importantly their data.

The Zschool IT and Cybersecurity Leadership Program explores the crossroads of business and technology - from supply chains to the workforce, intellectual property to customer information. Participants will gain the skills needed to manage cyber risk, becoming a vital element of daily business operations.

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Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Leadership

• Understand security leadership principles in a digital landscape
• Safeguard information and ensure compliance
• Explore transactional, transformational, and servant leadership
• Transition from technical expert to manager
• Balance accountability with avoiding bureaucracy

Module 2: Strategic Planning, Policy & Leadership

• Craft visionary cybersecurity strategies and policies
• Lead organizations with real-world examples and best practices
• Ensure a cohesive cybersecurity approach
• Use tools for informed decision-making
• Balance stakeholder needs with scenario-based exercises

Module 3: Identifying Cybersecurity Risks

• Identify and prioritize critical cybersecurity risks
• Enhance detection, assessment, and response with case studies
• Integrate physical security with cybersecurity
• Develop evolving cyber defenses
• Create strategic plans with hands-on exercises

​Module 4: Enterprise, Cloud, and Human Risk

• Explore enterprise, cloud, and human risk management
• Learn through case studies and discussions
• Identify and address business vulnerabilities
• Analyze SaaS data storage strengths and weaknesses
• Conduct step-by-step enterprise security assessments

Module 5: Effective Communication for IT Leaders

• Convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Improve verbal and written communication
• Build relationships and foster collaboration
• Understand your communication style
• Master online communication for IT leaders

Module 6: Time Management for IT Managers

• Explore task prioritization and clear objective setting
• Optimize schedules for project success
• Manage multiple projects efficiently
• Streamline workflows and enhance collaboration
• Empower teams and focus on strategic priorities

Module 7: Security and IT Legal Compliance

• Understand IT and security legal compliance
• Navigate legal obligations and best practices
• Protect digital infrastructure
• Stay updated with evolving legal frameworks
• Assess data security in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability

​Module 8: Security Awareness and Culture

• Foster a cybersecurity-aware culture
• Champion a secure organizational ethos
• Cultivate a security-savvy culture
• Instill a proactive security mindset
• Enhance the security-aware culture
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​Capstone Projects: Leadership 360° Survey & Action Plan Cybersecurity Assessment Plan

• Conduct a 360° feedback survey and create a personal action plan for leadership improvement
• Use a NIST-based checklist to assess digital assets, identify risks, and implement safeguards

To learn more about bringing the IT and Cybersecurity Leadership Program to your university, and how it helps executives drive real business results, contact us at 1.844.669.7884 to speak with a program counselor.

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