Cybersecurity for Senior Management and Board

Introduction to Cybersecurity Leadership

  • Importance and relevance of cybersecurity awareness for executives

  • Objectives of the course in supporting strategic decision-making

Understanding Cyber Threats

Cyber Threat Overview

  • Types of threats: phishing, malware, social engineering

  • Impact on organizations and reputation

Roles and Responsibilities in Cybersecurity Governance

Senior Management's Role

  • Policy setting and resource allocation

  • Oversight of cybersecurity risk management

Cyber Risk Management and Incident Response

Risk Assessment

  • Identifying and prioritizing cyber risks

  • Mitigation strategies and risk appetite definition

  • Tools and technologies overview

  • Importance of robust cybersecurity infrastructure

  • Overview of frameworks

  • Structured approach to governance

Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance

  • Overview of relevant laws and regulations

  • Compliance importance for leadership

Board of Directors' Role

  • Governance responsibilities and risk assessment

  • Integration of cybersecurity into business strategy

Incident Response Planning

  • Developing and implementing response plans

  • Roles and responsibilities during incidents

Cybersecurity Technologies and Best Practices

Security Technologies Overview

Best Practices

  • Secure password policies and MFA

  • Data encryption, backup, and recovery best practices

  • Employee awareness and training

Governance and Compliance Reporting

Governance Frameworks

Compliance Reporting

  • Regular reporting to leadership

  • Metrics and KPIs for cybersecurity effectiveness

Case Studies and Industry Insights

Real-world cases and industry trends

Strategic insights for decision-making

Conclusion and Strategic Planning

Key takeaways and strategic planning for cybersecurity integration

Assessment and Certification

Evaluation of understanding and application

Certification upon completion