Security for Business Organizations

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In the course you will learn about the most important trends in cyber security: evolving threat landscape and customer expectations of security; the need for companies to be open and trustworthy when it comes to handling data; changes in the US and global regulations in security and privacy; significant market growth of security technologies.To be effective in today's business and to make better decisions for all stakeholders, business leaders need to understand the implications of cyber security and data protection. In the modern business world, not having a technology background is no longer an acceptable reason for poor handling of data. Discussions and case studies will provide a rich forum for class participation. After a successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Assess the key organizational threatsHave a foundational knowledge on how to build more defensible and resilient organizations Know to exercise ethical decision making with regards to security and privacyDiscuss most important trends with industry leaders