Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Multiple locations
Boston , Massachusetts , United States
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Overview
What you will study
Created, designed, and developed by experts in cybersecurity, data privacy, and corporate policy and governance from the MIT Sloan School of Management, the Cybersecurity Governance for the Board of Directors course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) provides a holistic, enterprise approach to cybersecurity and data privacy. Course faculty are colleagues at Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS) research consortium, the only research group in the world that focuses entirely on the managerial side of cybersecurity. Topics covered include governance, protection and response, law and regulations, security strategy and culture.
The goal of this course is to assist board members, C-suite leaders, and other senior executives in quickly gathering essential language and perspectives for cybersecurity strategy and risk management to better carry out their oversight and leadership responsibilities.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The role of the board as it relates to cybersecurity and breach planning, response, and management
- The importance of building a corporate culture of cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity's role in data protection and privacy concerns
- The primary cybersecurity regulations and how they impact companies across different industries
- Evolving cyber vulnerabilities such as human engineering and supply chain cyber risks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
- Part-time
- 3 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- We accept enrollments until the offering reaches capacity, at which point we will maintain a waitlist.
Language
English
Credits
2 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed specifically for board members and senior leaders of companies who understand the importance of upskilling the boardroom to reflect the patterns of the marketplace and serve the needs of their organization in a time of escalating cybercrime.
- We highly recommend sending multiple individuals from your organization and board so that the individuals can develop a shared language and understanding of the digital concepts.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
4700 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4700 USD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
4700 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4700 USD for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Boston
1560 - 3239 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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