Without effective and efficient leadership in the security domain, both informational and physical, all of the analyses may be for naught. In this unique course offering among otherwise hard skills instruction in the MSDF program, the student will gain an advantage among professional peers by becoming an excellent communicator, and developing leadership skills. Technology professionals require both technological toolkits and "soft skills" abilities in order to inform and support law enforcement, executives, and similar lay-stakeholders. The ability to translate jargon into concise, actionable business actions results in added value.