POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN CYBER SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND DATA SCIENCE (CDS004)
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur)
About Programme
As the digital transformation accelerates, organizations are increasingly migrating their data, processes, and infrastructure to the cloud, exposing critical assets to external threats. Security leaders must navigate the complexities of cloud-based models, privacy, and risk management. The rising demand for hybrid techno-management professionals capable of strategic leadership has led to the creation of this programme. Aimed at mid-management professionals, senior managers, CTOs, and CXO-level executives, it provides essential cybersecurity knowledge, enabling systematic risk assessment and management with a focus on efficiency. Beyond technical expertise, the programme emphasizes communication, leadership, strategy, team management, and governance, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
Programme Content
Cyber Security Management Foundation
Development of Policies and Procedures
Employee Awareness and Training Management
Digital Forensics Readiness
Contemporary Cyber Security Practices
Security Governance
Desired Outcomes from Leadership of an Organization
Cyber Security Technical Foundation
Network Security
Cloud Security
Endpoint Security
Threat Management
Relevant ISO Standards
Threat Intelligence & Analysis
Incident Response and Recovery
Security Architecture and Design
Intrusion Analysis and Detection Using Log Analysis
Fundamentals of Data Science
Descriptive Analytics
Data Visualizations
Statistical Inference
Essentials of Python (Information Security)
Blockchain Essentials for Cybersecurity Professionals
Blockchain: Basics
Unique Capabilities of Blockchain and Business Value
Blockchain Types
Technical Aspects of Blockchain
Blockchain Applications
Addressing Blockchain Adoption Challenges
Tools and Techniques
Hands-on Experience with Cyber Security Tools
Firewalls
Scanners
Antivirus
Network Monitoring and Scanning Tools
IoT/OT Security
Application Security
Cloud Security
Cyber Security Programme Management
Security Operation Centre
Security Information and Event Management
Patching
Vendor and Partnership Relationships
Communication for Cyber Security Compliance
NIST Framework
Successful Programme Management Case Studies
Cloud Security Management
Cloud Security Definition and Deployment
Risks in Cloud Security
Content Security Policy
Hardware Security Modules
Key Management as a Service
Access/Data Residency Restrictions
Risk Management and Incident Response
Cyber Security Risk Management
Business Risk Linkage
Business Asset Identification and Classification
Internal Audits for Threat Identification
Physical Asset Management
Crisis Management, Business Continuity Planning and Management
Building Effective Crisis Management Teams
Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
Business Continuity Planning
Incident Response and Mitigation Strategies
Data Privacy, Implications and How to Manage
Data Privacy Laws and Regulations
Data Sharing Principles
Regulatory Aspects of Data Management
Strategy Management with Human Relations While Managing Cyber Security
Introduction to Strategy
Strategic Thinking and Strategic Decisions
Alignment Between Organization Strategy on Cyber Security
Strategy and Competitive Advantage
Strategic Leadership and Cybersecurity
Case Study on Board Decisions and Drill Down in the Organization
Team Processes: Group Dynamics and Conflicts in Teams
Building and Leading High-Performance Teams
Applied AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI in Cyber Security
Overview of AI, Gen AI, Agentic AI
What Managers should learn about these emerging AI technologies from a Cybersecurity point of view?
Decision Making with AI, Agentic AI for Cybersecurity
AI adoption challenges
Policies & Governance Cyber Security
Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Managerial and Human Aspects of Cyber Security
Planning
Organizing
Security Direction
Case Study on RACI
Board Level Reporting: Cybersecurity Policy Goals and Objectives
Auditing: Managing Employees and Business Partners via Cybersecurity Policy
Effective Communication with Dashboard Approach
Data Visualization and Storytelling for Effective Communication
Dashboard for Cyber Security Decision-Making
Generating Reports for Cyber Security Management
Effectively Communicating Cyber Security Issues from Top to Bottom
Explaining Potential Risks and Consequences for Not Implementing the Controls
Programme Audience
To be eligible, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.