• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This is a transformative program designed for executives and senior leaders seeking to fortify their organizations against the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. This comprehensive course equips participants with a strategic understanding of cybersecurity challenges, risk management, and incident response. Delving into communication strategies, collaboration with stakeholders, and fostering a cybersecurity culture, the training empowers leaders to navigate complex cyber threats confidently. With a focus on emerging technologies and proactive decision-making, executives will emerge from this course with the skills and knowledge needed to lead their organizations towards robust cyber resilience in an era of escalating digital risks.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and its importance in executive leadership.
  • Develop skills in assessing and managing cyber risks at an organizational level.
  • Explore strategies for creating and maintaining a cyber-aware corporate culture.
  • Learn to effectively communicate cybersecurity issues and solutions to diverse stakeholders.
  • Gain insights into current and emerging cyber threats and trends.
  • Enhance decision-making abilities related to cybersecurity within an executive role.
  • Acquire knowledge on legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity for executives.
  • Collaborate on developing incident response and crisis management plans.
  • Explore ethical considerations and responsibilities in executive cyber leadership.
  • Apply leadership principles to drive a proactive and resilient cybersecurity posture.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

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