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Overview
What you will study
The Cybersecurity - The Intersection of Policy and Technology program offered by Harvard University is led by a team of Harvard faculty members, policymakers, and leading practitioners in the field of cybersecurity, many of whom advise governments, agencies and industries around the world.
The curriculum explores:
- Technical and policy aspects of security, surveillance and conflict
- Skills applicable to other situations in which policy and technology interact
- Techniques of risk analysis and threat-modeling applicable to a broad set of problem
Lectures and case studies drawn from recent events will bring focus to issues at the intersection of cyber policy and technology. At the same time, group sessions will enable you to engage directly with the issues, solve problems and discuss how insights and cybersecurity measures can be applied in your own country or organization.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- A deeper understanding of the technical basics of cyberspace and the cyber issue
- An exploration of the nature of emergent and future cyber threats
- The tools to frame and evaluate strategies and policy responses to these threats
- Professional skill-building through group work and scenario assessment
- A lasting network of cyber strategy and policy professionals on whom you can call for support
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- July: on-campus
- January: online
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Cybersecurity is designed for a broad range of policy actors and technology experts from around the world who play strategic decision-making roles in both public and private organizations.
- Technologists developing new applications and frameworks that will need to detect, withstand and counteract intrusion
- Executives in city, state, and federal government agencies and the military involved in the oversight of technology and creation of policy
- Business executives who need to balance an open environment for innovation with the protection of intellectual property
- Private- and public-sector legal experts challenged with codifying the law and understanding its limits
- Diplomatic officials and members of international governments working to establish accepted cybersecurity norms and establish treaties
No computer science background is required.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5100 USD / full≈ 5100 USD / full - Out-of-State5100 USD / full≈ 5100 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State5100 USD / full≈ 5100 USD / full
Additional Details
- online: $5100
- on-campus: $11,300
Living costs
Cambridge
United States
1814 - 3756 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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