Leadership in Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Management

• Understand the critical role of cybersecurity and technology risk in modern organizations
• Equip leaders with strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate technology-related risks
• Strengthen decision-making capabilities for secure and resilient operations
• Foster a culture of risk awareness, compliance, and proactive cybersecurity management

Course Outline

Introduction to Cybersecurity and Technology Risk

• Key concepts in cybersecurity, cyber threats, and technology risk
• The evolving threat landscape and its impact on organizations
• Business consequences of cybersecurity breaches
• The role of leadership in risk management and resilience

Risk Assessment and Management

• Identifying and prioritizing technology risks
• Risk assessment frameworks and methodologies
• Evaluating potential impact and likelihood of cyber threats
• Developing risk mitigation strategies

Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance

• Establishing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR, NIST)
• Roles and responsibilities of leaders in compliance management
• Monitoring and reporting for accountability and transparency

Leadership Strategies for Technology Risk

• Leading teams through cyber incidents and crises
• Decision-making under uncertainty and digital threats
• Building cross-functional collaboration for risk mitigation
• Developing resilient organizational structures and processes

Implementing Cybersecurity Solutions

• Integrating technology tools for threat detection and prevention
• Incident response planning and management
• Continuous monitoring and improvement of cybersecurity measures
• Best practices for securing digital assets and data

Ethical and Human Considerations

• Promoting ethical decision-making in cybersecurity
• Building a culture of awareness and responsibility among employees
• Balancing security, privacy, and usability