Thanks to the increasing dangers posed by cyber threats, knowledge of how to deal with them has become all but a requirement at the management level for all businesses. Kaspersky.
However, achieving that is a rather large challenge as many executives still don’t know a lot about IT. Kaspersky, one of the world’s largest cybersecurity software vendors, has just taken the wraps off something that aims to address this: a new online course called “Cybersecurity for Executives Online Training”.
Jargon-free
This new initiative from Kaspersky is designed to offer business leaders and executives a jargon-free introduction to the critical world of cybersecurity. The course equips them with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, manage risks, and respond effectively to security incidents in their digital businesses.
According to a survey by Kaspersky, more than 60% of managers have experienced cybersecurity incidents in their organisations due to miscommunication surrounding IT security. Furthermore, half of IT professionals admitted that discussing expanding the IT security budget with non-IT executives is one of the most challenging topics.
This reveals a significant gap in understanding between the tech-savvy and the top brass. Kaspersky’s training course seeks to change this dynamic by highlighting the shared responsibility of business leaders in IT security awareness and decision-making.
A stronger security culture
The Cybersecurity for Executives Online Training aims to foster a stronger security culture within organisations by raising awareness about the modern cybersecurity threat landscape and teaching attendees the practical use of cybersecurity skills. As we all know, successful cyberattacks can lead to minor disruptions at best and utter devastation at worst.
The course is designed with simplicity in mind and covers six main learning modules:
- Introduction to cybersecurity
- Cyber risks for businesses
- Cyberattacks and attackers’ tools
- Protecting yourself and your company from cyberattacks
- Managing the consequences of cyberattacks
- The future of cybersecurity
Convenient format
The true genius of Kaspersky’s approach here is that each lesson is given by a top executive (including Eugene Kaspersky himself) and lasts no longer than six minutes. This extremely time-efficient approach is deliberate so that even the busiest executives can fit the course into their schedules.
Eugene Kaspersky explains, “As the security and reliability of these technologies have a direct impact on an organisation’s performance, overseeing cybersecurity is turning into one of the essential duties of a responsible business leader.”
Participants can access practical guidelines and checklists, and there are self-assessment questions at the end of each topic to reinforce learning. Upon completion of the program, attendees receive a Kaspersky certificate of completion.
Accessible experience
The course offers flexible access options. It can be provided through a cloud platform or integrated into a company’s learning management system. In total, it comprises 50 concise lessons, making it a manageable commitment for even the busiest of executives.
Kaspersky’s Cybersecurity for Executives Online Training is part of the Security Awareness portfolio, which aims to boost employees’ cybersecurity awareness and empower them to contribute to the overall cyber safety of their organisation.
One step ahead
The business world is evolving, and cybersecurity is now a vital aspect of leadership. With Kaspersky’s new training, business leaders can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals and ensure the digital well-being of their organisations. To register or learn more about the Cybersecurity for Executives Online Training, visit the Kaspersky Expert Training website.
How much??
Of course, there was always going to be a catch with something like this, and it’s the oldest one in the book: it’s going to cost you. Kaspersky’s official price for the course is $2,220 per person, which at today’s exchange rate is just over R42k.
On the one hand, ouch. On the other, you’ve probably paid more to attend conferences of questionable value overseas, and this is almost certainly a more worthwhile use of your money in the long term.
Take the plunge
This is a really good opportunity for any of our business readers who are aware of the importance of cybersecurity, but who might not know where to start to address it inside their organisations.
Our advice: we know it’s a bit expensive, but we still recommend not missing this chance to get your head around cybersecurity. Take the steps needed to properly bolster your business’s digital defenses, we’re positive you won’t regret it.
And if the cost puts you off, consider investigating other ways of beefing up your cybersecurity knowledge; maybe start by talking to your IT people about courses they’d recommend.