INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this course is to equip professionals with the ability to:

• Understand cybersecurity as a business and operational risk

• Identify where cyber risk emerges in digital and AI-powered systems

• Make informed decisions that balance innovation, efficiency, and security

Rather than teaching tools or technical controls, the course builds risk awareness, judgment, and leadership capability.

Participants will explore cybersecurity risk across:

• Digital platforms, applications, and data-driven services

• Cloud infrastructure and third-party dependencies

• Identity, access, and human behavior

• Governance, accountability, and compliance obligations

• AI-enabled systems and automated decision-making

Artificial intelligence is addressed as a risk amplifier, increasing speed, scale, and exposure while introducing new trust and accountability challenges.

This program is built for:

• Career development and professional advancement

• Executive and management upskilling

• Cross-functional digital roles

• Lifelong learning in fast-changing digital environments

The course emphasizes practical understanding, structured thinking, and real-world applicability, enabling participants to immediately apply insights in their professional roles.

The learning experience reflects the structure and quality of leading executive education programs:

• Clear lesson objectives tied to business outcomes

• Practical models and frameworks for risk analysis

• Situational business examples from digital organizations

• Executive-level explanations without technical overload

• Curated video content from Harvard, MIT, IBM, and edX

The course is designed to be accessible, scalable, and immediately relevant.

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize cybersecurity as a strategic and financial concern

• Identify and prioritize cyber risks in digital and AI-powered systems

• Understand how design, identity, and governance decisions create exposure

• Respond more confidently to incidents and cyber crises

• Communicate cybersecurity risks clearly to management and stakeholders

These outcomes support stronger decision-making and improved organizational resilience.

This course is intended for:

• Professionals working with digital platforms, data, or AI

• Managers and team leads involved in digital initiatives

• Founders and scale-up leaders

• Consultants and advisors in digital transformation

• Career switchers seeking reskilling into digital risk–aware roles

No technical or cybersecurity background is required.

Cybersecurity is not about slowing down innovation. It is about protecting trust, enabling sustainable growth, and building resilient digital businesses in an AI-powered economy.