Cybersecurity Crisis Management Workshop

Catalog description

This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to extraordinary situations in business driven by unplanned events such as cyber incidents, security breaches and other technology-related events. Emphasis will be placed on thinking thoroughly through the issues involved, relating business, legal and technical issues and finding solutions that are (creatively) tailored to the circumstances. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on practical exercises we will gain insight into the rewards and challenges (and pitfalls) facing businesses in crisis scenarios. Topics will include relations with the CEO, board of directors and significant stakeholders, developing high quality security, compliance and risk management policies and procedures, and overall crisis management. These topics cover many substantive areas as well as ethical, business, policy and reputational concerns. This course will address the skills necessary to navigate these issues.