Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
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 Aractech 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.
What you will achieve
Learning 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
Who should attend
Target audience
- Board members
- CEOs and senior executives
- CFOs and COOs
- Risk and audit committee members
- Senior public sector leaders
- General counsel
Methodology
Learning approach
- Executive briefings
- Case studies
- Board question workshops
- Crisis simulation
- Discussion
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Cyber Risk for Leaders
- Threat landscape
- Business impact
- Notable incidents
- Why boards are accountable
- Coffee break
- Why boards are accountable (continued)
- Common misconceptions
- Case study: Board-level failure
Day 2
Governance
- Roles and accountability
- Board oversight
- Cyber strategy
- Risk appetite
- Coffee break
- Risk appetite (continued)
- Regulatory expectations
- Workshop: Governance review
Day 3
Oversight and Metrics
- Key questions to ask
- Cyber metrics
- Maturity assessments
- Third-party risk
- Coffee break
- Third-party risk (continued)
- Investment decisions
- Exercise: Board dashboard
Day 4
Crisis Leadership
- Incident escalation
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Regulators and law enforcement
- Coffee break
- Regulators and law enforcement (continued)
- Ransom considerations
- Simulation: Executive crisis exercise
Day 5
Building Resilience
- Culture and awareness
- Insurance
- Continuous improvement
- Coffee break
- Continuous improvement (continued)
- Emerging risks
- Personal action
- Capstone: Board cyber agenda
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Cybersecurity for Executives and Boards (IMCS-019) cover?
This course covers IT Management and Cyber Security through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Board members, CEOs and senior executives, CFOs and COOs
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Istanbul, Geneva, Rome, Cape Town, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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