This elective course aims at equipping participants with the knowledge to comprehend the changing cyber threat landscape. By understanding the key cyber threats and related attacks, leaders can effectively assess and mitigate risks, develop informed strategies together with cybersecurity professionals, and thus take well-informed decisions to protect their organizations. While technical cybersecurity expertise is not required and expected at the management level, a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity is essential for having meaningful and constructive dialogues with the organization’s cybersecurity personnel, and thus appropriately managing cyber risks. By prioritizing cybersecurity, organizations can establish a culture of resilience and enhance their long-term success in the increasingly digitized world. En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:

• Define cybersecurity and the basic terms associated with cybersecurity, including basic security properties and principles
• Describe common threats and attacks, including different types of malicious software (ranwomware, worms, viruses, spyware, …) and basic malware defenses and guidelines
• Recognize the roles training and awareness play in assisting the people side of cybersecurity
• Define basic terminology associated with social engineering and steps organizations can take to improve their security
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks
• Evaluates the likelihood and potential impact of identified cybersecurity threats on the organization’s operations, data, and reputation
• Explain the risk analysis standards most used in cybersecurity and propose appropriate controls to mitigate risks identified in a risk analysis
• Describe common techniques and technologies for vulnerability analysis, incident response and recovery strategies.

In an increasingly interconnected world, where digital technologies are integral to every aspect of our life and of business operations, the need for effective cybersecurity has become paramount. Indeed, as companies increasingly rely on digital systems for their products and infrastructures, they inherently become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and persistent over time. Nowadays, cyber threats are among the most critical business risks facing corporations, including financial loss, reputational damage, legal liabilities, and the compromise of sensitive data. It's therefore essential to understand that any organization leveraging digital technologies faces cyber risks. The question is no longer whether a cyber-attack will occur or not, but when it will and how effectively respond to that.
This elective course aims at equipping participants with the knowledge to comprehend the changing cyber threat landscape. By understanding the key cyber threats and related attacks, leaders can effectively assess and mitigate risks, develop informed strategies together with cybersecurity professionals, and thus take well-informed decisions to protect their organizations. While technical cybersecurity expertise is not required and expected at the management level, a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity is essential for having meaningful and constructive dialogues with the organization’s cybersecurity personnel, and thus appropriately managing cyber risks. By prioritizing cybersecurity, organizations can establish a culture of resilience and enhance their long-term success in the increasingly digitized world. 21. april, 2026