This course is an introduction and an overview to the basic principles of cybersecurity leadership and management. It explores and dissects the correlation between security, trust and stability (STS) and the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability CIA Triad, while integrating information security governance (ISG) and the McKinsey 7S Change Model as guidance for cybersecurity leadership and management.
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This course is part of Cybersecurity Leadership and Management Specialization
Instructor: Cicero Chimbanda
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Excellent course on understanding cybersecurity leadership and management.
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