Managing Cybersecurity Specialization

This specialization is intended for those learners that:

would preferably have an undergraduate (bachelors) degree, or is a currently enrolled student
are interested in the area of IT and cybersecurity and how it relates to business decisions
is currently employed or seeking employment and needs to understand issues and best practices around Cybersecurity
may be a IT or Cybersecurity professional or technician
may be interested in Cybersecurity and unsure of how to approach a career in it

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand that cybersecurity is a managerial problem.
Identify and manage risks to information assets within organizations.
Develop cybersecurity policies and plans for organizations.
Explain the integration of cybersecurity into all aspects of a business’s operations and use of information assets.

Coursera

University System of Georgia

Managing Cybersecurity Incidents and Disasters (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover the essential strategies for preparing your organization to handle unexpected events such as cybersecurity incidents and disasters. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create effective contingency plans and ensure business continuity in the face of adversity.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Disaster Recovery Security Cybersecurity

Coursera

University System of Georgia

The Foundations of Cybersecurity (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Get a solid grounding in cybersecurity fundamentals with our beginner-friendly course. Explore key concepts like threats, vulnerabilities, and protective measures to safeguard your digital assets effectively.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Security Treatments Cybersecurity

Coursera

University System of Georgia

The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Dive into the essential principles of managing cybersecurity with our course on the GRC approach. Master the art of risk management, governance, and compliance to safeguard your organization’s critical data and maintain a secure digital environment.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Security Risk Management Cybersecurity

Coursera

University System of Georgia

Managing Network Security (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Discover how to fortify your organization’s network security in our 'Managing Network Security' course. Gain insights into the various threats posed by internal and external networks and learn effective strategies to manage protection of information when it is accessible via these networks.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Security Cybersecurity Networking

Coursera

University System of Georgia

Road to the CISO – Culminating Project Course (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Are you ready to climb the ladder to become a Chief Information Security Officer? This course outlines the essential steps, skills, and knowledge required to transition from an entry-level security role to the pinnacle of cybersecurity leadership. Learn what it takes to lead an organization's cybersecurity strategy effectively.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Security Risk Management Cybersecurity

Page 1