CSUN is offering this exclusive, six-week Cybersecurity Leadership Series to prepare you and your business for the rising threat of digital sabotage. The series features panel discussions by some of the top people in the field – from the former Chair of a Homeland Security Council to a U.S. Army Colonel.
Hudson is the Chief Information Security Officer for the California State University system. He has been leading efforts to define and implement system wide information security strategy, change management efforts and leading information security investigations and response across the CSU. Hudson has extensive experience speaking and presenting to various educational, governmental, civic and industry groups on the topics of Computer Security, Privacy, Incident Response, Security Policy and related Regulatory Compliance.
Merlin Namuth is Chief Information Security Officer at REPAY, a high-growth fintech company, and serves as an advisor to security startup companies. He has over 27 years of IT experience, with the last 24 focused on security. Namuth’s expertise includes CISO, building security programs from the ground up, program management, managing incident response teams, computer forensics, compliance, architecture, and engineering complex security solutions.
Qayoumi served as Chair of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council on Cybersecurity, among others, and has four decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education. He published six books, over 100 articles, and made numerous presentations for over four decades in many professional conferences and seminars in the US, Canada and a dozen other countries. Qayoumi was inducted to the Silicon Valley Engineers Hall Fame in 2015.
Worthington is an Executive Strategist and a retired U.S. Army Colonel. He sits on the Industry Business Unit at CrowdStrike where he provides strategic advisory services related to enterprise cybersecurity solutions for all industry verticals including Government, Education and Healthcare. Worthington has extensive experience leading cyber, IT, network and communications teams at all levels of military service across the Department of Defense and within both conventional and Airborne Special Operations units from the foxhole to the White House.
As the cybersecurity industry continues to grow, it’s predicted to surpass the $400 billion market size with a compounded annual growth rate of 12.5% annually until 2027. Don't be caught without protection. Cybersecurity should be an integral part of all business strategies to protect your digital infrastructure.
This program is an invaluable resource for any business leader who wants to ensure the safety of their company’s data. When you finish, you’ll have an actionable implementation plan to make cybersecurity a part of your organizational strategy and business continuity plan.
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With our expert panel of cybersecurity professionals, you'll be able to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn how to protect your business from cyber threats. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join an intimate gathering of business owners and experts.
At CSUN, we don't fill courses. We build them, entirely from scratch, each and every time we launch a program. This leads to a unique education, with real and lasting outcomes in your career.
Our world-class faculty design and teach all courses, helping you gain today’s most in-demand skills – and bringing the industry directly to you.
When you enroll, we place you in a small, interactive group of peers from diverse organizations and industries. And from day one to graduation, you’ll learn and grow together.
As you earn your education, we’ll stay with you every step of the way, offering close, personal support when and where you need it.
Cyberattacks are among the highest-rising and most expensive threats to small to medium-sized businesses. According to cloud security company Barracuda Networks, small businesses are three times more likely to be hit with cyberattacks than larger companies.
Designed for managers and executives, this 6-week online program will equip businesses with an essential cybersecurity strategy plan to protect their company’s data and reputation. The program’s curriculum is based on emerging cybersecurity needs for businesses via weekly seminars led by cybersecurity expert panelists. Topics covered include governance, risk management, program management, and incident management. Classes meet on Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon PST, online via Zoom.
Jobs for information security analysts will grow by 33% from 2020 to 2030.— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cybersecurity ranks first among the top 3 technical skills required by tech leaders across industries.— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The amount lost to cybercrime is projected to swell to $10.5 trillion by 2025.— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
In a 2021 survey by information technology (IT) services firm Insight, 78% of corporate IT professionals expressed a lack of confidence in their firms’ cybersecurity defenses. — Cyberseek, 2021
The worldwide cybersecurity market was valued at $156.24 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $372.04 billion by 2028.— Grand View Research
Number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs grew by 350 percent, from one million positions in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2025.— Cybersecurity Ventures
