​Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Who should attend?
A computer science background is not required to attend this program. It is designed for a broad range of business and industry leaders and technology experts from around the world who play strategic decision-making roles in both public and private organizations, including:

• Business executives who need to understand cyber from a business point of view to better fulfill their fiduciary duties in a dynamic cyber world
• Industry experts with an eye on cyber who want to balance regulation and technology
• Cybersecurity innovators developing new applications and frameworks who will need to prevent or re-mediate breaches
• Senior officials in government agencies and the military involved in the oversight of technology, operations and policy creation
• Private and public sector legal experts tasked with codifying the law and understanding its limits

When do classes begin?
The course is offered several times throughout the year.

Do I receive academic credit?
At this time, we do not offer academic credits for program completion.

How long will it take to complete the program?
The in-person program can be completed in four days. The online program can be completed in eight weeks.

How much time should I expect to spend in the coursework?
For the in-person program, the majority of time will be spent in the classroom. For the online program, participants should plan to spend approximately four hours each week watching videos, completing exercises and interacting with the faculty and peers.

Can I get a brochure to show my company?
A brochure is coming soon.
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When do classes begin?
The in-classroom course is offered several times throughout the year (seasonally) at convenient San Francisco locations. Online programs generally follow two weeks after the in-classroom start date.

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