Oversight of Cybersecurity in an Era of Digital Acceleration

This program is ideal for directors of all industries and organization types looking to enhance their contributions to board discussions and decision-making around cybersecurity threats. Technical expertise is not required.

After completing all components of the course, participants will:

• Understand the landscape of cybersecurity threats including increased exposure from: 
  • Cloud migration and computing
  • Remote workforces
  • IT controls
  • Shadow IT
  • Cyber criminals’ targeting of employees and board members
  • Expediting of new vendor relationships
  • Increased online interactions and reliance on new platforms
• Learn how best to evaluate their organization’s cyber maturity and existing cybersecurity programs and where/how they must evolve.
• Learn how to engage productively with the Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer and other senior members of management.
• Develop a checklist of questions to ask management around cybersecurity planning, vulnerabilities and risk appetite.
• Appreciate how the nature of cyber-threats will evolve.
• Qualify for 8 CEUs toward the annual requirement to retain their ICD.D designation

Participants will gain key insights and a robust understanding of cybersecurity risks. They will develop confidence and the necessary skills to make valuable contributions and enhance decision making in the boardroom, ultimately mitigating the impacts of existing and emerging cyber risks.

This program uses a blended online learning structure that weaves together best practices in adult education with opportunities to engage with peers. The structure includes: