Luciano Floridi
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information and Director of the Digital EthicsLab,
University of Oxford
Earn an Oxford Cyber Security Certificate in 6-weeks
Online Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme brought to you by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Online Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme brought to you by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
The Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme prepares leaders from all industries for the increasingly complex future of cyber security. Participants will gain a full understanding of the challenges and potential of cyber, along with the frameworks and vocabulary enabling them to make strategic decisions to help secure their organisation’s cyber-resilient future.
You will benefit from the programme if you:
Are an entrepreneur, business leader, or executive wanting to gain strategic insight and actionable knowledge to create new ventures or develop business strategies for cyber
Over six modules, the programme explores cyber security from the basics of cyber hygiene to advanced and adjacent topics.
Gain an ability to evaluate and understand cyber security context within the needs of a business. Learners will understand what it means to be Cyber Fit, how to manage “smart” vs. “careless” risk, and to ensure that cyber security is integrated into the culture of their organisations.
Deepen your understanding of the threats to your organisation -- from insiders, hackers and cyber criminal organisations to nation states. Learn how to use threat intelligence to analyse cyber risks, and a leading framework to better prepare your organisation.
Confront the cyber risks of globalisation and integrated supply chains through deep exploration of emerging challenges of AI and quantum computing.
Build skills to implement and strengthen cyber operations and architectures. Learn about incident response and practice responding to a major attack in a simulation. Explore the cyber maturity model and gain an understanding of what you need to do to take your organisation to the next level.
Explore the ethical dimensions of the new cyber world, and how to innovate responsibly for the benefit of all. Exercise persuasive skills to position your cyber venture for positive future impact and confront cyber issues with complex technical and social implications.
Develop the skills to take smart risks and to make your organisations more resilient against ever-evolving cyber threats. Explore the cyber implications of corporate M/A and rapid growth, and complete an experiential learning team capstone project.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll:
Sadie Creese, Professor of Cyber Security, Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford
Our programme faculty brings together thought leaders from the University of Oxford with industry experts, to facilitate the rapid application of theory to practice.
Professor of Cyber Security, Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford
Sadie Creese is a global subject matter expert on operational aspects of cybersecurity including threat detection, risk assessment and security architectures. She is the founding Director of the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre at the Oxford Martin School where she conducts research into what constitutes national cybersecurity capacity. She was also the founding Director of Oxford’s Cybersecurity network and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Security Centre’s Strategic Advisory Board. Prior to returning to academia, she worked as a cybersecurity expert for the UK’s Ministry of Defence. Sadie has a DPhil in Computer Science, an MSc in Computation and a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Philosophy.
Luciano Floridi
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information and Director of the Digital EthicsLab,
University of Oxford
Luciano Floridi
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information and Director of the Digital EthicsLab,
University of Oxford
Pinar Ozcan
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford
Pinar Ozcan
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford
Alex “Sandy” Pentland
Toshiba Professor of Media Arts and Sciences & Professor of Information Technology,
MIT Sloan School of Management
Alex “Sandy” Pentland
Toshiba Professor of Media Arts and Sciences & Professor of Information Technology,
MIT Sloan School of Management
Ivan Martinovic
Professor of Computer Science, University of Oxford
Ivan Martinovic
Professor of Computer Science, University of Oxford
Andrew White
Associate Dean for Executive Education,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford
Andrew White
Associate Dean for Executive Education,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford
Martin Schmalz
Associate Professor of Finance,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford
Martin Schmalz
Associate Professor of Finance,
Saïd Business School,
University of Oxford
Gain unique insights from over 20 industry leaders. Hear first-hand how they helped organisations manage cyber security threats, and the steps they took to future-proof operations. Complete and submit the form below to get the full list of guest experts within the programme prospectus.
Ajay Bhalla
President, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions, Mastercard Executive in Residence,Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Ajay Bhalla
President, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions, Mastercard Executive in Residence,Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Koral Anderson
Group Chief Security Officer, Deutsche Bank
Koral Anderson
Group Chief Security Officer, Deutsche Bank
Tal Bar Or
Founding partner and CEO of OCTOPUS
Tal Bar Or
Founding partner and CEO of OCTOPUS
Patty Hatter
SVP, Global Customer Services,Palo Alto Networks
Patty Hatter
SVP, Global Customer Services,Palo Alto Networks
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The story telling components of the program are things I can put to use right away. ”- Mark Weisman, SVP, Cyber and Product Intelligence, Mastercard
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A good balance of technical capability as to the risk and opportunity of technology.- Paul Trueman, SVP, Product Advancement, Mastercard
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A mandatory curriculum for any business leaders making technological decisions. ”- Jiri Kram, CTO, Vokl Corporation
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The concepts around challenging the mindset made this an informative eye-opening learning journey. ”- Bal Heire, Head of IT Operations, JTL
Collaborative AI-enhanced learning
We teach executives as they work - in cross functional teams. Learners participate in interactive simulations and team projects which reinforce applied learning and enhance collaboration and complex problem solving skills. If you are looking for an individually-paced course, this programme is not for you.