Cybersecurity for Technical Leaders

Gain the skills to assess cyber risk, secure systems, and lead with confidence with this 8-week course from MIT xPRO and the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)

Start Date

Start Date

September 22, 2025

Duration

Duration

8 weeks

Price

Price

$2,850

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Start Date

Start Date

September 22, 2025

Duration

Duration

8 weeks

Price

Price

$2,850

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Start Date

Start Date

September 22, 2025

Duration

Duration

8 weeks

Price

Price

$2,850

Enroll now
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SECURE YOUR SYSTEMS AND YOUR FUTURE

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue—it’s a strategic imperative as threats grow more complex and persistent. Technical leaders must understand how systems are constructed, how to detect breaches, and how to implement policies that protect long-term resilience.

Cybersecurity for Technical Leaders will equip you to assess cyber risk, strengthen system security, and respond to evolving threats. Learn through real-world case studies, interactive projects, and instruction from 13 CSAIL faculty members. Explore critical topics including hardware and software security, cryptography, cloud infrastructure, and the cybersecurity implications of AI and large language models (LLMs).

Whether you’re developing technology, leading projects, or making strategic decisions, this course will help you lead with confidence.

AFTER THIS COURSE, YOU WILL

Gain necessary skills to assess cloud security strategy and design architectures aligned with attainable objectives.
Assess how Large Language Models (LLMs) impact cybersecurity, identifying potential vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies.
Prioritize transformative growth by establishing a well-organized, standardized approach to securing hardware, software, and systems.
Devise stable and sustainable solutions by interpreting data governance practices that prioritize privacy and security throughout the organization.
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Develop a visionary mindset and the aptitude to devise a cohesive strategy that adapts to the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.
Evaluate leadership capabilities at the individual and organizational level to drive meaningful change in the evolving field of cybersecurity.

Discover high-demand cybersecurity skills to prepare you for a high-growth market

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

Mid-career technical professionals looking to advance their careers and lead cybersecurity strategy within their organizations

Senior managers and executives responsible for overseeing cybersecurity teams, systems, or initiatives

Technical decision-makers seeking a deeper understanding of organizational cyber risk, resilience, and preparedness

C-suite leaders aiming to incorporate cybersecurity into high-level business and investment decisions

Product owners, architects, or developers who want to design and deliver secure-by-design software and systems

MIT FACULTY

Srini Devadas

Srini Devadas

Course Faculty Director, Professor of EECS, MIT CSAIL

Adam Chlipala

Adam Chlipala

Professor of EECS, MIT CSAIL

Armando Solar-Lezama

Armando Solar-Lezama

Professor of EECS, Associate Director and COO, MIT CSAIL

CS_Christina Delimitrou

Christina Delimitrou

Assistant Professor of EECS, MIT CSAIL

Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson

Professor of EECS, Associate Director, MIT CSAIL

Daniela Rus

Daniela Rus

Andrew and Erna Viterbi Professor of EECS, Director, MIT CSAIL

Danny Weitzner

Danny Weitzner

Senior Research Scientist and Founding Director, MIT Internet Policy Research Initiative, MIT CSAIL

David Clark

David Clark

Senior Research Scientist, MIT CSAIL

Mengjia Yan

Mengjia Yan

Assistant Professor of EECS, MIT CSAIL

Nickolai Zeldovich

Nickolai Zeldovich

Professor of EECS, MIT CSAIL

Taylor Reynolds

Taylor Reynolds

Technology Policy Director, MIT Internet PolicyResearch Initiative, MIT CSAIL

Una-May O’Reilly

Una-May O’Reilly

Senior Research Scientist and Leader of Anyscale Learning For All (ALFA) Group, MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL)

Vinod Vaikuntanathan

Vinod Vaikuntanathan

Professor of EECS, MIT CSAIL

THE MIT XPRO LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Expert Instruction Meets Cutting-Edge Online Learning

LEARN BY DOING

LEARN BY DOING

Explore real-world case studies and hands-on projects that help you analyze vulnerabilities, assess threats, and apply cybersecurity principles in practical technical environments.

LEARN FROM OTHERS

LEARN FROM OTHERS

LEARN FROM OTHERS

Collaborate with a global network of engineers, developers, architects, and technical managers facing similar security challenges across industries and infrastructures.

LEARN ON DEMAND

LEARN ON DEMAND

LEARN ON DEMAND

Access expert-led video content, tools, and assessments on your schedule. This 100% online course is designed to fit into the lives of busy technical professionals.

REFLECT AND APPLY

REFLECT AND APPLY

REFLECT AND APPLY

Connect course concepts to your day-to-day technical decisions—whether you're securing cloud environments, managing risk, or designing safer systems.

DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

Earn 3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) plus a certificate from MIT xPRO that showcases your ability to lead secure technical initiatives.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

LEARN FROM THE BEST

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Gain insights from 13 MIT faculty members—leaders in cybersecurity, cryptography, systems design, and policy—who bring cutting-edge research and real-world relevance to every module.

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PROPEL YOUR CAREER ON YOUR TERMS

Technology is accelerating at an unprecedented pace causing disruption across all levels of business. Tomorrow’s leaders must demonstrate technical expertise as well as leadership acumen in order to maintain a technical edge over the competition while driving innovation in an ever-changing environment.

MIT uniquely understands this challenge and how to solve it with decades of experience developing technical professionals. MIT xPRO’s online learning programs leverage vetted content from world-renowned experts to make learning accessible anytime, anywhere. Designed using cutting-edge research in the neuroscience of learning, MIT xPRO programs are application focused, helping professionals build their skills on the job.

Embrace change. Enhance your skill set. Keep learning. MIT xPRO is with you each step of the way.

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