Cybersecurity Management for Business Executives

Duration: 7 Days
Target Audience: Senior executives, board members, IT managers, risk management professionals, and business leaders involved in cybersecurity strategy and oversight
Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity Management
Format: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Day 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity for Executives

Objective: Understand the importance of cybersecurity for businesses, the executive’s role, and common cyber threats facing organizations today.

• Topics:
  • Why Cybersecurity Matters at the Executive Level
  • Common Cyber Threats: Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Insider Threats
  • The Executive’s Role in Cybersecurity Strategy and Culture
• Interactive Session: Assessing cybersecurity awareness levels among participants.
• Learning Activities:
  • Lecture: Overview of cybersecurity fundamentals and executive responsibility.
  • Case Study: Analysis of high-profile cyber incidents.
  • Workshop: Participants evaluate potential cyber risks in their organizations.

Day 2: Risk Assessment and Cyber Threat Landscape

Objective: Equip participants with tools and techniques for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cyber risks in their organizations.

• Topics:
  • Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Risk Assessment Frameworks and Tools
  • Prioritizing Threats Based on Business Impact
• Interactive Session: Conducting a preliminary cyber risk assessment.
• Learning Activities:
  • Lecture: Approaches to cyber risk assessment.
  • Case Study: Organizations that successfully managed cybersecurity risks.
  • Workshop: Participants perform a risk assessment using a framework like NIST or ISO.

Day 3: Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy

Objective: Learn to develop and implement a robust cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals and risk tolerance.

• Topics:
  • Components of a Cybersecurity Strategy
  • Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives
  • Creating a Cybersecurity Roadmap
• Interactive Session: Drafting an outline of a cybersecurity strategy.
• Learning Activities:
  • Lecture: Key elements of a cybersecurity strategy.
  • Case Study: Examples of organizations with effective cybersecurity strategies.
  • Workshop: Participants outline a cybersecurity strategy for a hypothetical organization.

Day 4: Building a Cybersecurity Culture and Training Programs

Objective: Understand how to foster a cybersecurity-aware culture and implement effective training programs.

• Topics:
  • Creating a Cybersecurity-Aware Culture
  • Developing Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Programs
  • Engaging Employees in Cyber Hygiene Practices
• Interactive Session: Designing a cybersecurity awareness campaign.
• Learning Activities:
  • Lecture: Importance of cybersecurity culture and training.
  • Case Study: Companies that successfully built cybersecurity-focused cultures.
  • Workshop: Participants develop a cybersecurity awareness program for their organization.

Day 5: Incident Response and Crisis Management in Cybersecurity

Objective: Prepare participants to handle cyber incidents, including detection, containment, and recovery, and build an incident response plan.

• Topics:
  • Incident Response Frameworks: NIST, SANS
  • Steps to Effective Cyber Crisis Management
  • Building and Testing an Incident Response Plan
• Interactive Session: Creating a response plan for a simulated cyber incident.
• Learning Activities:
  • Lecture: Fundamentals of cyber incident response.
  • Case Study: Analysis of successful incident responses.
  • Workshop: Participants develop a basic incident response plan for a hypothetical scenario.

Day 6: Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

Objective: Familiarize participants with cybersecurity laws and compliance standards relevant to their industries.

• Topics:
  • Key Cybersecurity Regulations: GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and Industry-Specific Standards
  • Compliance with Data Privacy Laws and Cybersecurity Standards
  • Cybersecurity Audits and Reporting Obligations
• Interactive Session: Mapping regulatory requirements to participants’ organizations.
• Learning Activities:
  • Lecture: Overview of cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
  • Case Study: Organizations that successfully managed compliance with complex standards.
  • Workshop: Participants create a compliance checklist based on relevant regulations.

Day 7: Capstone Project: Developing a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Management Plan

Objective: Apply course learnings to develop a cybersecurity management plan, integrating risk assessment, strategy, culture, incident response, and compliance elements.

• Topics:
  • Presenting a Cybersecurity Management Plan to Stakeholders
  • Peer Review and Feedback
  • Key Takeaways and Next Steps for Executive Leadership in Cybersecurity
• Learning Activities:
  • Capstone Project: Participants develop a cybersecurity management plan for a hypothetical organization.
  • Peer Review: Teams provide feedback on each other’s cybersecurity plans.
  • Certificate Ceremony: Award certificates of completion.

Key Features of the Course:

• Expert Faculty: Taught by cybersecurity experts, compliance officers, and risk management professionals.
• Interactive Learning: Practical exercises, case studies, and incident simulations.
• Capstone Project: Participants leave with a structured cybersecurity management plan.
• Certification: Recognized certificate of completion, signifying expertise in cybersecurity management for executives.

Outcome:

Participants will gain skills to assess cyber risks, develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, foster a security-focused culture, handle incidents, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and lead their organizations in managing cybersecurity proactively