Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders

Online Cyber Security Programme brought to you by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

DOWNLOAD PROSPECTUS

Course starts:

27 January 2021

Length:

6 weeks

Registration closes:

27 January 2021

Effort:

7-10 hours per week, self-paced online learning

Price:

£2,350

Certificate issued by:

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Language:

English

DOWNLOAD PROSPECTUS

CLOSE ^

Course starts: 27 January 2021

Length: 6 weeks

Registration closes: 27 January 2021

Effort: 7-10 hours per week, Self-Paced Online Learning

Price: £2,650

Certificate issued by: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Language: English

DOWNLOAD

Why study cyber security?

The Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme prepares leaders from all industries for the increasingly complex future of cyber security. Participants will gain a full understanding of the challenges and potential of cyber, along with the frameworks and vocabulary enabling them to make strategic decisions to help secure their organisation’s cyber-resilient future.

Who is this for?

You will benefit from the programme if you:

Are an entrepreneur, business leader, or executive wanting to gain strategic insight and actionable knowledge to create new ventures or develop business strategies for cyber
Are intellectually curious and motivated and in the midst of, or aspiring towards, a career transition or looking for future-fit skills in cyber security
Want to learn alongside, and build a network with, fellow participants, ranging from mid-senior to C-level executives
Interact with consumer data, and/or are responsible for compliance and data privacy regulations

Programme content

Over six modules, the programme explores cyber security from the basics of cyber hygiene to advanced and adjacent topics.

MODULE 1 - Cyber Foundations I
Examine current cyber trends and learn the basics of keeping your business safe in the digital world.

MODULE 2 - Cyber Foundations II
Build skills to reimagine your business in a rapidly changing world. Gain an understanding of core cyber concepts such as identity, verification, access, biometrics, and more.

MODULE 3 - Advanced Cyber Concepts
Dive deeper into the challenging issues of digital privacy, data governance, and the self-sovereignty of data. Shift your mindset towards a cyber future.

MODULE 4 - Responsible Innovation I: Self-Sovereignty and Identity
Confront cyber issues with complex technical and social implications, such as net neutrality, cyber inclusion, digital identity, and AI.

MODULE 5 - Responsible Innovation II: Cyber Ethics and Impact
Explore the ethical dimensions of the new cyber world, and how to innovate responsibly for the benefit of all. Exercise persuasive skills to position your cyber venture for future impact.

MODULE 6 - Cyber Opportunity
Complete the programme to create a safer, fairer, and more profitable cyber future.

What you will gain

Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll:

Learn the necessary skills required to create a cyber resilient business model that builds trust in the system
Gain knowledge of recent and on-going changes in multiple domains within cyber security
Access a network of world-class academics, industry experts, and peers to collaborate and develop ideas
Gain access to a global network of e-lumni, and benefits unique to members of the Oxford Saïd online programmes community
Be awarded a certificate of attendance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

"How can disruptive technologies like AI, biometrics, big data, and blockchain establish themselves positively? Along the way, what can be done to ensure that we carry consumers with us on our journey and advance trust in innovation? We need to address not only the risks, but also the potential for good."

David Shrier, Programme Director, Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme

Who You'll Learn From

Our programme faculty brings together thought leaders from the University of Oxford with industry experts and successful entrepreneurs, to facilitate the rapid application of theory to practice.

David Shrier

Programme Director, Oxford Fintech
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

David Shrier is a globally recognized authority on financial innovation, and has dual academic appointments at MIT and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. In addition to Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders, he created and leads the Oxford Fintech and Oxford Blockchain Strategy programmes. David advises corporations and governments on innovation and applications of technologies such as AI, blockchain, big data, and cyber security systems. His books include New Solutions for Cybersecurity, Trusted Data, and Basic Blockchain.

Programme Instructor
[Bio text]

Who you will learn from

Our programme faculty brings together thought leaders from the University of Oxford with industry experts, to facilitate the rapid application of theory to practice.

Your programme director

David Shrier
Associate Fellow,Saïd Business School,University of Oxford

David Shrier is a globally recognised authority on technology-driven innovation, a corporate innovator, and author. At Saïd Business School he is part of the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology Initiative, and has been integral to the development and leadership of online programmes addressing the opportunities and challenges around fintech, blockchain and cyber security.

Your programme instructors

Luciano Floridi

Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information and Director of the Digital EthicsLab,
University of Oxford

Link to bio

Pinar Ozcan
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford

Link to bio

Alex “Sandy” Pentland
Visiting Professor,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford

Link to bio

Ivan Martinovic
Professor of Computer Science, University of Oxford

Link to bio

Andrew White
Associate Dean for Executive Education,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford

Link to bio

Martin Schmalz
Associate Professor of Finance,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford

Link to bio

Guest experts

Gain unique insights from over 20 industry leaders. Hear first-hand how they helped organisations manage cyber security threats, and the steps they took to future-proof operations. Complete and submit the form below to get the full list of guest experts within the programme prospectus.