Digital Risk and Cybersecurity

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Stay ahead of digital threats with smart risk management.


This self-paced module explores the critical intersection of cybersecurity and public security, giving professionals the tools to identify, assess, and respond to digital risks. From AI threats to satellite vulnerabilities, you’ll gain practical strategies for building resilient systems and aligning risk management with today’s evolving cybersecurity governance priorities.

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About

Module overview: This module addresses the essentials of digital risk management, focusing on cybersecurity and its role in public security.

Takeaways: Participants will learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate digital risks and align them with cybersecurity governance priorities.

Topics of Discussion: 

  • Frameworks for assessing digital risks in public and private sectors
  • Digital risk management and cybersecurity: Best practices and incident response
  • Satellites and Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in digital systems
  • Cyber risk management frameworks: Incident response and recovery
  • Role of AI and emerging technologies in cybersecurity

Instructor

Florian KerschbaumFlorian Kerschbaum is an associate professor in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo (since 2017) and Director of the Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (since 2018). He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2010) and a master’s degree from Purdue University (2001).

Florian is an ACM Distinguished Scientist (2019) and a winner of the Outstanding Young Computer Science Researcher Award from CS-Can/Info-Can (2019). He is interested in data security and privacy in data management, machine learning, and blockchains. Florian extends real world systems with cryptographic security mechanisms to achieve (some) provable security guarantees. His work has been applied to products for databases, supply chain management and RFID tracking.

Audience

This module is designed for all levels of professionals driving digital transformation, policy-making, and governance initiatives.

It focus on fostering effective digital leadership and is particularly valuable for professionals who are driving innovation and transformation in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Format

Course Delivery:

The course is delivered virtually through the BEI-net. The module includes:

  • A total of three hours of pre-recorded sessions, divided into 30-45 minutes topical sub-sessions.
  • Access to supporting material, including recommended readings and flexible, self-directed exercises.
  • Access to discussion boards, giving participants the opportunity to engage with the module instructor and fellow participants through dedicated forums where questions, insights, and case reflections can be shared.

Course Assessment:

For those choosing the Executive Module or Executive Certificate options, participants will will be assessed based on a one-page submission responding to a task that applies module learning objectives to the case study context.

Pricing

Audit Only - $199

  • A high-level overview of the topic without the pressure of assessments.
  • No certificate is awarded.

Executive Module - $299

  • Provides professional development in a targeted area.
  • Includes an assessment of the knowledge gathered through a response to a real-world application of the topic covered.
  • Upon successful completion, participants are awarded with a Certificate (badge).

Executive Certificate - $1,299

  • Provides a broader foundation in innovation and intangible asset strategy, giving participants access to 5 modules from a curated selection.
  • Includes an assessment of the knowledge gathered through a response to a real-world application of the topic covered in each module.
  • Upon successful completion of all 5 modules, participants are awarded with a micro credential in Digital Policy Innovation.