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Decision Superiority in Cyberspace

Update:  Course to be offered in 4th quarter 2010.

The educational core of the Cebrowski Institute for Innovation and Information Superiority exists to ignite a culture of innovation and learning by engaging students in provocative, disruptive discussions and explore compelling, relevant, and sustainable ideas that enable a competitive advantage.

To that end, the Department of Navy Chief Information Officer (DON CIO) has selected the Cebrowski Institute to host the next series of educational cyber courses for senior leadership entitled, "Decision Superiority in Cyberspace."

In an increasingly cyber world, this course aims to further develop senior leaders by:

 green bulletPromoting cyber literacy across the Navy
 green bulletHelping executives better manage large cyber investments and how to execute in an aligned way with department goals and strategies
 green bulletImproving decision making and operational tactics in the cyber information age leading to information dominance
 grn bulletUnderstanding and shaping Department IT governance
   
Course objectives include: 
   
 grn bulletNew thinking and language regarding the cyber realm
 grn bulletReduction of legacy applications and heightened awareness of cyber risk and cyber security Integrated and aligned systems at the field level Improved data sharing and ownership
 grn bulletBroadened choices and different outcomes for cyberspace solutions
 grn bulletDeeper understanding of cyber threats and opportunities and requirements to build institutional security and access to data and systems
 grn bulletBetter appreciation for risk reduction and risk-seeking strategies
 grn bulletBetter awareness of current capabilities and thinking outside our organizations



Draft Agenda

  • Tuesday
    • Arrivals
    • Evening Reception
  • Wednesday AM
    • Leadership Address
    • Warfighter Perspective
  • Wednesday PM
    • Literacy Language and Terms; State of Practice and State of Art
    • Cyber Threats Now and Soon to Follow
    • Dinner Reception
  • Thursday AM
    • Industry Perspective
    • How does the Navy Marine Corps Team drive Joint Cyber with Coalition Partners, and Stakeholders view Cyber?
  • Thursday PM 
    • What are the new thinking and new behaviors from participants that are needed to help Decision Dominance in Cyberspace for this Nation?
    • Is this a governance / decision authority question?
    • Reflection
    • Reflection on insights gained and intentions regarding new thinking & behaviors


 

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