Cyber Security Awareness for Modern Workplaces
05/11/2024CyberSec First Responder: Incident Detection and Response Training
05/11/2024Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership and Management
£4,500.00
Overview:
As cybersecurity threats grow in complexity and impact, organizations must adopt forward-looking leadership strategies to safeguard critical assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a security-conscious culture. This 5-day course on Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership and Management equips senior leaders and cybersecurity managers with the insights and tools needed to drive resilient cybersecurity programs. Through a combination of strategic frameworks, risk management techniques, and leadership skills, participants will learn to align cybersecurity initiatives with broader business goals. The course also explores the latest in technology trends and future threats, preparing leaders to proactively address emerging challenges and shape a culture of security across all levels of their organization.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Master the principles of cybersecurity leadership and integrate these into organizational resilience strategies.
- Develop adaptive cybersecurity frameworks aligned with evolving business and regulatory needs.
- Implement risk management strategies to improve organizational security posture.
- Cultivate a security-aware culture through effective training, engagement, and awareness programs.
- Recognize and prepare for the cybersecurity implications of emerging technologies.
- Develop adaptive leadership skills for guiding cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Target Audience:
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- Cybersecurity leaders and managers
- Senior executives and managers focused on cybersecurity resilience
- IT professionals specializing in cybersecurity management
- Business owners looking to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity leadership
- Computer science and IT students seeking practical knowledge in cybersecurity managemen
Program Outline:
Day 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity Leadership
- Cybersecurity Leadership Essentials: Roles, responsibilities, and critical skills.
- Cybersecurity Management Practices: Structuring and leading cybersecurity programs.
- Key Frameworks and Standards: Overview of NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls.
- Strategic Integration with Business Goals: Aligning security strategies with organizational objectives.
- Case Studies: Successful examples of cybersecurity leadership across industries.
- Interactive Discussion: Leadership strategies for navigating cybersecurity challenges.
Day 2: Governance, Compliance, and Policy Development
- Cybersecurity Governance Fundamentals: Key principles for effective governance.
- Adaptive Policy Development: Framework for creating and maintaining cybersecurity policies.
- Compliance and Regulatory Landscape: Staying agile with GDPR, CCPA, and other major regulations.
- Balancing Privacy with Security: Understanding and managing privacy requirements.
- Tools and Methodologies for Risk Assessment: Overview of automated risk scoring and continuous monitoring.
- Case Study Exercise: Developing a governance and compliance framework for a hypothetical organization.
Day 3: Proactive and Reactive Risk Management
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Management: Identification, assessment, and prioritization.
- Balancing Proactive and Reactive Approaches: Strategies for preventive measures vs. incident response.
- Incident Response and Crisis Management: Structuring effective response and recovery protocols.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning: Ensuring organizational resilience.
- Risk Management Simulation: Mock incident response exercise to apply risk management strategies.
- Interactive Discussion: Lessons learned and best practices in risk management.
Day 4: Building a Security-Aware Organizational Culture
- Understanding Human Behavior in Security: Insights into employee behavior and risk factors.
- Designing Effective Awareness Programs: Crafting engaging and impactful training programs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strategies for involving all levels of the organization.
- Building and Leading Cybersecurity Teams: Talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
- Case Studies on Security Culture: Examples of successful cultural shifts toward security awareness.
- Group Exercise: Creating a security awareness program tailored to organizational needs.
Day 5: Future-Proofing Cybersecurity Leadership
- Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity: AI, IoT, blockchain, and Quantum Computing impacts.
- Zero Trust Architecture: Understanding and integrating Zero Trust principles.
- Adapting to Future Cybersecurity Challenges: Identifying and preparing for emerging threats.
- Leadership Skills for a Digital Age: Adaptive, strategic, and resilient leadership for cybersecurity.
- Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Talent development and acquisition strategies for future needs.
- Capstone Project: Developing a forward-looking cybersecurity strategy incorporating course learnings.