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Module 1: Foundations of Cyber Security Leadership

Objective: Understand what makes a great cybersecurity leader and learn how to think strategically rather than tactically.

1.1 Cyber Security Leadership Objectives
Define what cybersecurity leadership truly means, how it differs from management, and the measurable outcomes that define success.

1.2 Successful Leader Traits
Discover the mindset, emotional intelligence, and habits shared by high-performing leaders who inspire trust and drive results.

1.3 From Good to Great – Transforming Cyber Security
Learn how to move beyond maintaining controls and start building programs that deliver measurable business value.

1.4 Creating a Vision
Craft a compelling vision statement that guides your team, aligns your priorities, and inspires executive support.

1.5 Aligning Security with Business
Translate cybersecurity objectives into business outcomes, bridging the gap between protection and performance.

1.6 KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
Identify and design metrics that demonstrate your program’s effectiveness and communicate value to executives.

Module 2: Managing Yourself and Others

Objective: Develop the self-discipline and people leadership skills that define effective managers.

2.1 Managing Yourself
Master personal productivity, emotional regulation, and time prioritization to stay calm, focused, and resilient in a demanding field.

2.2 Managing People
Learn how to build high-performing teams, delegate effectively, and foster accountability through coaching and mentorship.

Module 3: The Art of Negotiation

Objective: Gain influence and secure resources through effective negotiation and persuasion.

3.1 The Art of Negotiation
Explore proven techniques to negotiate with executives, vendors, and peers. Securing budgets, buy-in, and support without conflict.

Module 4: Communication Mastery for Leaders

Objective: Build the confidence and skill to communicate with executives, boards, and technical teams alike.

4.1 Effective Communication for Cyber Security Leaders
Learn how to deliver clear, persuasive messages that make executives listen, remember, and take action.

4.2 The First Minute – How to Start Conversations That Get Results
Master the opening moments of any conversation or presentation to establish authority, trust, and direction.

Module 5: Building a Security Program

Objective: Learn to design and implement a complete cybersecurity program that supports business strategy.

5.1 Cyber Security Program Structure
Understand the core components of a mature security program, including governance, operations, and continuous improvement.

5.2 Integrating Cyber Security Into the Business
Develop methods for embedding security into daily business processes, from HR and legal to IT and finance, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Module 6: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Leadership

Objective: Learn to manage frameworks, risk, and compliance in a way that builds executive confidence and organizational resilience.

6.1 Security Frameworks – Building a Comprehensive Approach
Compare and apply frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls to establish a strong security foundation.

6.2 Risk Management
Lead risk assessments, prioritize mitigation efforts, and communicate risk appetite to executives clearly and confidently.

6.3 Security Policy Management
Write and maintain effective policies that drive behavior, meet regulatory requirements, and align with your company’s mission.

6.4 Compliance
Understand how to build compliance programs that go beyond box-checking to actually reduce risk and improve efficiency.

6.5 Security Awareness
Design and lead awareness initiatives that change behavior, reduce human error, and foster a security-first culture.

6.6 Leading a Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management Program
Build a vendor risk program that evaluates, monitors, and manages external partners who access sensitive systems or data.

Module 7: Security Architecture & Engineering Leadership

Objective: Learn to guide technical teams with clarity, align architecture to business risk, and make smart engineering decisions.

7.1 Modern Security Architecture
Understand the principles of defense-in-depth, zero trust, and cloud-native security design and how to apply them strategically.

7.2 Engineering
Lead engineering teams in implementing secure configurations, patch management, and continuous improvement processes.

7.3 Vendor Selection
Develop a vendor evaluation framework to select tools that deliver ROI and align with your security and business strategy.

7.4 Project Management
Apply project management best practices to security initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and measurable success.

Module 8: Technical Program Leadership

Objective: Build leadership capability across the technical domains that define a world-class security organization.

8.1 Vulnerability Management
Lead vulnerability programs that identify, prioritize, and remediate risk efficiently across complex environments.

8.2 Data Security
Establish data classification, encryption, and DLP programs that protect sensitive information wherever it lives.

8.3 Application Security
Integrate security into the software development lifecycle, balancing speed and protection.

8.4 DevSecOps
Build collaboration between development, operations, and security teams to automate secure pipelines.

8.5 Infrastructure as Code Security
Apply security principles to IaC environments using tools and policies that prevent misconfigurations before deployment.

8.6 Identity and Access Management
Design IAM strategies that enforce least privilege, automate provisioning, and secure access across hybrid environments.

Module 9: Security Operations and Resilience

Objective: Learn to lead detection, response, and recovery initiatives that safeguard business continuity.

9.1 SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
Understand how to design and tune SIEM solutions for visibility, detection, and strategic reporting.

9.2 EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)
Lead EDR operations to detect and respond to advanced threats while maintaining operational efficiency.

9.3 Security Operations Center (SOC)
Design and manage a SOC, including people, process, and technology, to achieve consistent, high-quality response.

9.4 Incident Response
Develop and lead IR playbooks, coordinate across teams, and communicate effectively during crises.

9.5 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Build resilience plans that ensure your organization can recover quickly from cyber incidents or outages.

Module 10: Cyber Security Leadership Career Roadmap

Objective: Chart your personal path from technical expert to cybersecurity leader.

10.1 Cyber Security Leadership Career Roadmap
Build a long-term plan for your career advancement, identifying key milestones, skills, and experiences needed to move into management, director, or CISO roles.