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IT Management and Cyber Security · IMCS-019

Cybersecurity for Executives and Boards

Cyber risk is now a top concern for boards and regulators, and executives are expected to oversee it effectively without being technical experts. Poor oversight can lead…

  • Duration5 days
  • Next date16 - 20 Nov 2026
  • Cities6 cities
  • Fee from£2,840
Cybersecurity for Executives and Boards

Course overview

Why Attend

Cyber risk is now a top concern for boards and regulators, and executives are expected to oversee it effectively without being technical experts. Poor oversight can lead to major losses and personal accountability.

This LLMI course explains the cyber threat landscape in business terms, cyber risk governance, regulatory expectations, key questions boards should ask, cyber risk appetite and metrics, crisis leadership during incidents and investment decisions. Participants take part in an executive cyber crisis exercise.

The course is designed for senior leaders and board members.

Course Objectives

Understand cyber threats in business terms

Establish cyber risk governance and accountability

Understand regulatory and legal expectations

Ask the right questions of security leaders

Oversee cyber risk metrics and investment

Lead the organisation through a cyber crisis

Target Audience

Board members

CEOs and senior executives

CFOs and COOs

Risk and audit committee members

Senior public sector leaders

General counsel

Course Methodology

Executive briefings

Case studies

Board question workshops

Crisis simulation

Discussion

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Cyber Risk for Leaders
    • Threat landscape
    • Business impact
    • Notable incidents
    • Why boards are accountable
    • Common misconceptions
    • Case study: Board-level failure
  2. 2Day 2: Governance
    • Roles and accountability
    • Board oversight
    • Cyber strategy
    • Risk appetite
    • Regulatory expectations
    • Workshop: Governance review
  3. 3Day 3: Oversight and Metrics
    • Key questions to ask
    • Cyber metrics
    • Maturity assessments
    • Third-party risk
    • Investment decisions
    • Exercise: Board dashboard
  4. 4Day 4: Crisis Leadership
    • Incident escalation
    • Decision-making
    • Communication
    • Regulators and law enforcement
    • Ransom considerations
    • Simulation: Executive crisis exercise
  5. 5Day 5: Building Resilience
    • Culture and awareness
    • Insurance
    • Continuous improvement
    • Emerging risks
    • Personal action
    • Capstone: Board cyber agenda

Dates and fees

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