Mark Nibert

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify and describe key CFO concerns.
• Map cyber incidents to business outcomes.
• Describe the importance of storytelling for executives.
• List visual storytelling tools.
• Describe why metrics matter to executives.
• Identify common executive-level cybersecurity metrics.

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of business strategy in the context of cybersecurity. You will learn about the role of the cybersecurity executive, GRC as a business enabler, executive communication, and more.

In this course, you will be introduced to core financial principles in the context of cybersecurity. You will learn about budgeting and financial planning, risk and return, strategic investment, and more.‍

Test your knowledge of Soft Skills to identify strengths, gaps, and weaknesses in areas like Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, and Time Management. Measure your mastery of Soft Skills and advance your career with targeted course recommendations.

In this challenge, you will review a case study about emotional intelligence. You will consider the benefits of two approaches to leadership within a corporate environment.

In this challenge, you will review a case study about communication. You will consider the benefits of two approaches to fostering communication within a corporate environment.

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of time management. You will learn strategies for setting goals, effective planning, minimizing distractions, and time-smart communications.

In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of problem solving and critical thinking. You will learn about the problem-solving process, communicating problem-solving outcomes, and overcoming biases and decision traps.