A Different Kind of War

Virtual Info Session: May 21, 5 to 6 p.m. EST
Learn everything you need to know about earning your Certificate in Cybersecurity Leadership. Dr. Sandor Boyson will take your questions live and provide updates on course content, delivery and price. REGISTER NOW
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The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business – in partnership with the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the School of Public Policy – is launching a timely, highly-relevant and cutting-edge Certificate in Cybersecurity Leadership Program in fall 2012. This innovative program is designed for management and technical professionals who want to gain next-generation cybersecurity management skills. Sign up to receive updates on cybersecurity certificate program at Smith School.

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have jointly designated the University of Maryland as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research.

Takeaways

During this program, participants will develop the skills to:

  • use design thinking and a holistic approach to solving enterprise-wide threats
  • explore the main security models and approaches from the defense and attacker perspectives
  • control risk and manage defense in global, highly distributed supply chains through risk management projects and analytic tools
  • apply sourcing strategies to assure the integrity of systems and components in cyber enterprise
  • scope projects, implement a work plan, and inspire high performance in an effective workplace culture

In addition you will be supported to explore and develop skills in:

  • Leadership Communications
  • Innovation Management
  • Change Management
  • Negotiation and Partnering
  • Collaboration

Your certificate can also be used to advance your graduate degree ambitions at the University of Maryland, College Park. You can apply for one of two masters’ programs we offer – 9 of your 15 certificate credits may be applied towards either the Master of Engineering - Cybersecurity track from the A. James Clark School of Engineering or the MS in Information Systems from the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Capitalize on this unique opportunity to develop either research-based or advanced general management skills.

With special thanks to SAIC, a pioneering sponsor of the Certificate in Cybersecurity Leadership.
This program is pending approval from the Graduate Office at the University of Maryland, College Park.

With special thanks to SAIC, a pioneering sponsor of the Certificate in Cybersecurity Leadership.

This program is pending approval from the Graduate Office at the University of Maryland, College Park.