Bespoke Cybersecurity for Business Leaders
"A world-class, highly specialised programme that draws on experts' deep operational and regulatory experience in commercial aviation."
Captain Rida,RJ
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
A high-calibre, in-person cybersecurity programme for business leaders and management teams — not IT departments. Delivered by a specialist cybersecurity expert, this bespoke programme builds cyber literacy, governance capability, and incident response readiness across your leadership team.
5 days | Instructor-led (classroom or virtual ) | 25 CPD Points | Certificate of Completion|
Technology & Security
Module
1. The Cybersecurity Landscape — Threats, Actors & Trends | 2. Cyber Risk for Business Leaders | 3. Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials) | 4. Data Protection, GDPR & Regulatory Compliance | 5. Incident Response & Crisis Management | 6. Supply Chain & Third-Party Cyber Risk | 7. Cyber Governance & Board Responsibilities | 8. Building a Cyber-Resilient Organisation
Who attends
Senior managers, directors, board members, risk and compliance officers, legal teams, and C-suite executives who need cyber governance literacy without a technical background
Programme Content
Cyber threat landscape mapping; Attack vectors (phishing, ransomware, social engineering); NIST Cybersecurity Framework; ISO 27001 overview; Cyber Essentials certification pathway; GDPR and data breach obligations; Incident response plan structure; Tabletop cyber crisis simulation; Board cyber governance responsibilities; Third-party risk assessment for vendors
how to apply
Contact our corporate training team to discuss your organisation's current cyber posture and governance gaps. The expert will review publicly available information about your organisation to tailor threat scenarios. Minimum group 6, maximum 18 participants. Security-cleared facilitators available for government and defence clients.
what you will learn
Understand the current cyber threat landscape and its relevance to your organisation; Apply cybersecurity frameworks to assess and improve your security posture; Fulfil board and senior management cyber governance obligations; Respond effectively to a cyber incident or data breach; Manage third-party and supply chain cyber risk; Ensure GDPR and regulatory compliance; Build and champion a cyber-resilient organisational culture
How you will learn
Highly interactive face-to-face facilitation; Real organisational challenge as the programme spine; Hands-on prototyping with physical materials; User testing with real or proxy users; Cross-team collaboration and synthesis exercises; Energising creative environment designed by the facilitator
Learning Experience
A premium, high-stakes programme delivered with the intensity appropriate to the subject matter. The cybersecurity expert brings real-world incident response experience and live threat intelligence to every session. The tabletop simulation on day four is consistently rated the most impactful element — participants experience a simulated breach in real time and must respond as a leadership team. Maximum group size of 18 ensures every participant is fully engaged.
Faqs
Q: Is this programme for IT professionals? A: No — it is specifically designed for business leaders and managers without a technical background. |
Q: Will the content be specific to our sector? A: Yes — threat scenarios are tailored to your industry and organisation type. |
Q: Is the tabletop simulation realistic? A: Yes — scenarios are built from real incidents in comparable organisations. |
Q: Can security-cleared facilitators be provided? A: Yes — available for government, defence, and critical infrastructure clients. |
Q: Is NDA or confidentiality protection available? A: Yes — full NDAs are standard for all bespoke engagements.
Certificate of Achievement in Cybersecurity for Business Leaders CPD Certification Service 30