mountain view, california, October 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Udacity, the digital talent transformation platform, today announced the launch of its Cybersecurity Program for Business Leaders. in their digital ecosystem.
According to Accenture, the average number of cyberattack attempts per company will increase by 31% between 2020 and 2021, making cybersecurity a top concern for businesses worldwide. As the number of cyberattacks increases, it is more important than ever to ensure that leaders have the necessary skills and domain knowledge to address critical cybersecurity concerns within their organizations. I’m here. within this space. To address this growing skills gap, Udacity’s Cybersecurity for Business Leaders Program advances the skills of leaders across functions in key cybersecurity focus areas. Cybersecurity for Business Leaders provides comprehensive course content specifically tailored to meet the needs of executives, empowering graduates to confidently lead cybersecurity conversations with internal and external stakeholders and promote a cybersecurity organizational culture to enable network development with network detection and response solutions. Create an incident response plan and scope her three-year cybersecurity investment budget for the organization.
“Leaders should engage, not shy away from, the cybersecurity debate,” he said. Gabriel Dalport, CEO of Udacity. “70% of organizations make cybersecurity a topic of discussion at every board meeting, and 72% of CEOs say a strong cybersecurity strategy is important for reporting and trust with key stakeholders. , it is very important for business leaders to upskill themselves on this very important topic.Udacity’s Cybersecurity Business Leaders Program provides strategic leaders with a comprehensive framework for cybersecurity within their organizations. , enabling businesses to be prepared to successfully respond to new threats.”
The Online Cybersecurity Program for Business Leaders brings together global leaders to develop the cybersecurity skills that will transform your company culture and strengthen your organization. Program participants are:
- Gain a better understanding of common cyber challenges, threat analysis, detection and response strategies, and investments required to support technological and cultural changes that incorporate security best practices
- Identify potential cyber threats to your organization
- Understand the systemic risks that exist within your digital ecosystem of suppliers, vendors and customers
- Develop practices for responding to low-, medium-, and high-risk cyber threats
- Develop an enterprise risk management (ERM) plan and incident response plan (IRP)
- Outline a three-year cybersecurity budget
Courses are directed by Dr. Eric Hollis, CEO and President of HollisGroup LLC. Dr. Hollis is an experienced executive and leader in information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, intelligence operations, data privacy, blockchain, and cybersecurity leadership.
“The digital ecosystem provides easy access points for cyber threats and breaches. Eric Hollis“Cybersecurity for Business Leaders is a very in-depth program and I look forward to working with a variety of leaders looking to expand their cybersecurity skill sets and help their teams excel.”
The cybersecurity program for business leaders follows the launch of Udacity’s School of Cybersecurity. March 2021According to Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs open worldwide by 2025, a 350% increase in eight years. Udacity’s School of Cybersecurity is designed to provide: all Learners with the practical experience and resources needed to protect data and ensure maximum uptime in an era where online threat management has become standard operating procedure for all businesses.
Learn more about Udacity’s Cybersecurity for Business Leaders Program or sign up for the next cohort here.
About Udacity
Udacity transforms lives, businesses and nations through radical talent transformation in digital technology. Udacity’s global online talent transformation platform focuses on in-demand digital technology, mentor support, and project-based learning from industry experts. Programs include action-ready, real-world content in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, autonomous systems, and cloud computing. Udacity has over 100 enterprise customers including Airbus, Bertelsmann, BNP Paribas, Leidos, Mazda and the US Air Force. Udacity works with over 200 global industry partners such as Google, Mercedes-Benz, and NVIDIA to enhance technical education.Head office location mountain view, californiaa private company does business in England, Egypt, Germany, Indiaand the United Arab EmiratesRaised by Udacity $163 million It has received funding from investors including Bertelsmann, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures and Drive Capital. For more information, please visit www.udacity.com.
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