The objective of this assignment is to prepare a comprehensive final report that integrates various aspects of cybersecurity leadership and management including cybersecurity principles, practices, and strategies in the governance of an enterprise’s cybersecurity program. Students are required to research and analyze use cases, real-world examples and existing documentation and standards to make informed recommendations and strengthen a cybersecurity program.
Assignment Details
The final report should be between 8-12 pages, excluding appendices. It should use APA or MLA formatting guidelines for citations and references and include the following sections.
The report should include the following sections:
Section 1: Introduction (Recommend completing after Unit 1)
Introduce your report and summarize what you will be entailing. Introduce the topics that will be covered in the report: Executive Cybersecurity Leadership, Cybersecurity Policy and Planning, Security Control Assessment, Privacy Compliance, Cybersecurity Workforce Management, Systems Security Management, Incident Response, and Secure Project Management.
Section 2: Executive Cybersecurity Leadership (Recommend completing after Unit 1)
Describe the importance and role of leadership in cybersecurity. Provide specific examples of leadership’s impact on organizational success.
Make recommendations on how cybersecurity executives can influence organizational strategy, culture, and resilience against cyber threats.