Information security for Managers
Information Security for Executives is a strategic training program designed to equip senior leaders, executives, and board members with the knowledge needed to understand, oversee, and manage cybersecurity risks at the organizational level. Rather than focusing on technical details, the course emphasizes governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and executive decision-making to help leaders protect business operations, reputation, and stakeholder trust.
Participants will learn how to identify emerging cyber threats, understand their business impact, evaluate organizational security posture, and make informed decisions during security incidents. The training also covers executive responsibilities in establishing a strong security culture, aligning cybersecurity with business objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and effectively communicating cyber risks to boards, investors, customers, and regulators.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the current cybersecurity threat landscape and its business implications.
- Recognize the executive's role in information security governance and accountability.
- Assess and manage cyber risks using enterprise risk management principles.
- Interpret key cybersecurity metrics and reports for informed decision-making.
- Lead organizational responses to cyber incidents and crises.
- Understand legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations related to information security.
- Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.
- Align cybersecurity investments with strategic business objectives.
This training is ideal for CEOs, Managing Directors, Board Members, Executive Directors, C-suite leaders, Business Unit Heads, and Senior Managers who are responsible for organizational strategy, governance, and risk management. Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to make strategic cybersecurity decisions, strengthen organizational resilience, and support sustainable business growth in an increasingly digital and threat-prone environment.
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| Responsible | Mary Mbugua |
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| Last Update | 07/23/2026 |
| Completion Time | 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Members | 1 |
Executive
Oversight & Governance
Management Course
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Welcome Note1Lessons · 50 min
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Welcome Note
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Module 1: Introduction1Lessons · 40 min
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Module 2: Cybersecurity as an Enabler1Lessons · 50 min
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Module 3: Information Security Risk Management1Lessons · 1 hr 25 min
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Module 4: Board & Management Metrics1Lessons · 35 min
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Board & Management Metrics
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Module 5: Cybersecurity incident management Leadership1Lessons · 25 min
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Module 6: Modelling Secure Behaviour1Lessons · 15 min
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Module 7: Information Security in Innovation & ESG1Lessons · 30 min
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