Cybersecurity Essentials (3 Days)

This intensive three-day programme is designed for managers and practitioners with limited direct involvement in IT, but growing responsibility for addressing cybersecurity issues in their roles. As organizations become increasingly reliant on digital systems, non-technical leaders must be equipped with a working knowledge of cybersecurity risks, concepts, and strategies to help safeguard their teams and operations.

The course covers the following core cybersecurity topics:

1. Understand the key challenges and opportunities in leading digital transformation.
2. Gain practical experience with agile methods and human-centred design tools.
3. Build strategies to lead teams and implement tactical interventions that support long-term digital goals.

Expanded Digitalisation Topics Covered:

• Common digital vulnerabilities
• Sources and motivations of cyber threats
• Types of cyber attacks (e.g., phishing, ransomware, DDoS)
• Risk assessment and threat modeling
• Security frameworks and policies
• Human factors and social engineering
• Incident detection and response
• Data protection and privacy essentials
• Regulatory and legal considerations
• Cybersecurity culture and awareness strategies

Each day combines expert-led presentations with interactive, real-world exercises, group problem-solving, and facilitated peer discussions. Day one focuses on foundational knowledge and threat awareness. Day two moves into risk assessment, strategies for mitigation, and incident response. Day three emphasizes building a security-conscious culture, legal/regulatory contexts, and applying learning to participants’ own work environments.

Participants will leave with a practical understanding of key cybersecurity concepts and the confidence to engage meaningfully with IT professionals, lead safer digital practices in their teams, and respond effectively to cyber risks in their areas of responsibility.

Takeaways:

• A practical toolkit for agile leadership
• A personal roadmap for leading digital transformation
• Hands-on experience with design, strategy, and implementation tools
• Peer feedback and support from a network of digital change leaders