Cybersecurity Training for Executives and Senior Leaders
A Cybersecurity Awareness Training Course Designed Specifically for the Busy Executive
Cyber Security Awareness Course for Executives and Senior Management
Course Overview
This condensed and concise 3-hour cybersecurity awareness course has been designed to cater specifically to non-technical executives, leadership roles and the management. It aims to equip you with the fundamental and essential knowledge required to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity and privacy.
Drawing from our NCSC-Assured Cyber Security & Privacy Essentials Training, this course has been condensed to highlight and emphasise the most critical aspects of cyber risk management that are particularly relevant to individuals in leadership roles.
You will gain insights into the latest cybersecurity threats, understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive information, and learn best practices for implementing effective security measures within your organisation. This course not only enhances your understanding of cybersecurity principles but also empowers you to make informed decisions that protect your business from cyber threats.
The course is delivered through a combination of presentations, interactive discussions, and case study analyses. The focus is on practical, actionable knowledge that executives can immediately apply to their roles.
This cyber security training for senior management has been designed to help leaders understand cyber risk, governance responsibilities and executive decision-making during cyber incidents. The programme also provides practical executive cyber awareness that supports stronger organisational resilience.
Who is this Course For?
This executive programme is designed for:
- Board Members and C-Suite Executives
- Senior Management and Directors
- Non-Technical Business Leaders
- Risk and Compliance Officers
- Business Unit Leaders
Why Should You Register for this Training?
- Enhanced shareholder value protection
- Improved strategic decision-making
- Strengthened stakeholder confidence
- Clear governance and compliance leadership
- Enhanced executive cyber awareness and improved cyber risk oversight
We are happy to discuss your organisation's specific challenges with our executive education team.
Whether you are a board member, executive director or business leader, this board-level cyber training programme provides the knowledge required to oversee cyber risk effectively and fulfil governance responsibilities.
You can also request a Board Presentation for your full executive team or board.
Benefits & Learning Objectives of the Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Executives
Understand the current cyber threat landscape and its impact on business
Recognize common types of cyber attacks and their potential consequences
Grasp the fundamentals of information security and privacy principles
Appreciate the importance of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance
Develop a basic understanding of incident response and its significance
Learn how to best build a culture of cybersecurity in your organisation
Learning Outcomes of the Cybersecurity Training for Executives
Professionally-conducted, engaging, interactive Cyber Drills
Our Cyber Tabletop Exercises are designed & often conducted by the most experienced tabletop facilitator in the world.
Take a look at the video on the right to see what exactly our Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercises can do for your business.
- Help you achieve compliance and demonstrate commitment to your cybersecurity posture.
- Build muscle memory for your key Incident Response Team members.
- Allow decision-making practice in a dynamic and highly evolved simulated attack scenario.
CYBER ATTACK TABLETOP EXERCISES
Professionally-conducted, engaging, interactive Cyber Drills
Our Cyber Tabletop Exercises are designed & often conducted by the most experienced tabletop facilitator in the world.
Take a look at the video on the right to see what exactly our Cyber Crisis Tabletop Exercises can do for your business.
- Help you achieve compliance and demonstrate commitment to your cybersecurity posture.
- Build muscle memory for your key Incident Response Team members.
- Allow decision-making practice in a dynamic and highly evolved simulated attack scenario.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Executives - Course Modules
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Introduction to Cyber Threats
- Overview of the cyber threat landscape
- Types of cyber criminals and their motivations
- Common cyber attacks: Phishing, ransomware, and business email compromise -
Cyber Criminals and Their Attack Methods
- Profiles of different types of cyber criminals
- Common attack vectors and techniques
- Case studies of notable cyber attacks -
Ransomware Response
- Understanding ransomware attacks
- Prevention strategies
- Incident response and recovery steps -
Business Email Compromise
- Identifying BEC attacks
- Impact on organisations
- Best practices for email security -
Staying Safe Online
- Personal cybersecurity best practices
- Safe browsing and social media usage
- Protecting personal information online -
Fundamentals of Information Security
- The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- Privacy principles and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- The role of human error in cybersecurity incidents -
Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management
- Basics of cybersecurity governance
- Risk assessment and management principles
- Compliance requirements and their importance -
Case Studies and Discussion
- Real-world examples of cyber incidents and their impact on businesses
- Lessons learned and best practices
- Interactive discussion on applying course concepts
We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional service to our clients, but you don’t just have to take our word for it. Read what our clients have to say about working with us.
"The overall objective was to demonstrate & raise awareness amongst the board members. It is a regulatory obligation to ensure that the board are aware of their duties when it comes to incident response & cyber management. It was very important to run this workshop in my opinion… because although we have incident response plans internally, it was imperative to test them & the board’s engagement with a well-defined scenario created by myself and Amar.
The muscle memory for the board and raising awareness among them regarding roles and responsibilities were the key tangible benefits. We’ve also been able to test the board’s decision-making skills which was vital. Improved awareness amongst board members regarding Cyber Incident Response and other Cybersecurity issues was evident, especially after the second workshop in 2021. For many organisations, I would recommend that it should be on their agenda to run a workshop like this, especially from a board perspective."
CIO - Waverton Investment Management
"The facilitator conducted the fact finding and then planned the ransomware scenario to make it relevant and contextual to our organisation. Further, the exercise was conducted in a way that made the scenario feel real for the participants. They were encouraged to think like and respond as they would in an actual crisis.
Amar is a great facilitator. He is highly experienced which makes his insights very useful to all participants. But more importantly, he really knows how to engage a room full of business executives who may not always be in the loop with all technical aspects of cyber and ransomware prevention and response.
The ransomware tabletop exercise conducted by Cyber Management Alliance gave us exactly the kind of output we were expecting and met all our objectives.
The executive report shared with us at the end was insightful and highlighted our strengths and weaknesses clearly. We know what needs to be worked upon and where we need more clarity. Thanks CM-Alliance and Amar for this extremely helpful and critical exercise in our overall cyber resilience strategy."
Head of IT Operations, Directorate of Digital Services - Northern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust
"We selected Cyber Management Alliance to conduct a non-technical, scenario-based, cyber-attack table-top exercise for members of our senior management. Amar Singh is an excellent facilitator and is highly experienced which makes his insights useful to all participants. He engaged our incident response handling team and presented highly technical concepts in a non-technical, easy to understand manner.
The session and scenarios were relevant to our business and the tabletop ransomware exercise was conducted in a deeply engaging and conducive manner and the session met our objectives.”
Chief Finance Officer - Ashling Partners
"We needed something that’s more like a true demonstration of the capability of the business to actually respond. I wanted to get a fresh approach and that's why we opted for CM-Alliance’s CCTE Assessment.
Amar and I spent a good amount of time talking through options and planning the right scenario(s) for the tabletop test; We tried our best to design the scenarios to be challenging enough and both engaging and exciting to be a part of. The CCTE & the corresponding audit conducted has given us insights to reinforce our cyber strategy by continuing to help build the picture of where we were, where we are now and our next focussed steps. We will be engaging CM-Alliance on an annual basis.”
Strategic Technology Leader - Aster Group, UK
"The sessions and scenarios were relevant to our business and the tabletop ransomware exercises were conducted in a deeply engaging manner. The ransomware communication response templates were comprehensive and completely relevant to our business context and the accompanying communication plan was fit-for-purpose. Amar Singh is an excellent facilitator and is highly experienced which makes his insights useful to all participants. Importantly, Amar knows how to engage a room full of business executives and is able to present highly technical concepts in a nontechnical, easy to understand manner.”
Head of Global Security, Risk and IT Compliance - SIG Global
"Cyber Management Alliance Ltd assigned their top and experienced security consultants to deliver our requirements. The consultants worked closely with my team and conducted output focused workshops to then plan, produce and conduct deeply engaging tabletop exercises.
CM-Alliance’s methodology and approach helped extract the most relevant information and data to enable them to construct highly relevant attack scenarios.
Both the technical and executive tabletop sessions conducted by Cyber Management Alliance Ltd met all our objectives. The attendees from both the sessions were impressed with the facilitation and the outcome-driven approach and left the participants more informed and aware of the response processes and procedures.”
IT Compliance Manager - Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd
Head of Service Support - IT Department
Head of Security, IT Department - Central Bank of Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Cybersecurity Training for Executives course?
Cybersecurity Training for Executives and Senior Leaders is a condensed, three-hour cyber security awareness course created by Cyber Management Alliance specifically for non-technical executives, board members and senior managers. Drawn from the company’s NCSC Assured Cyber Security & Privacy Essentials training, it focuses on the aspects of cyber risk, governance and decision-making most relevant to leadership, helping executives make informed decisions that protect the business.
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Why is cybersecurity training important for executives?
Executives play a critical role in cybersecurity governance, risk management and incident response. Training helps leaders make informed decisions, improve organisational resilience, understand regulatory obligations, and effectively oversee cybersecurity strategies.
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Who should attend the executive cybersecurity training?
The course is designed for senior leadership, including board members and C-suite executives, senior management and directors, non-technical business leaders, risk and compliance officers, and business unit leaders. A board presentation can also be requested for your full executive team or board.
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Do executives need technical cybersecurity knowledge to attend this course?
No. The course is designed for non-technical and business-focused leaders. It explains cybersecurity concepts in a practical, business-oriented manner, enabling executives to understand risks and make strategic decisions without requiring technical expertise.
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What topics are covered in executive cybersecurity training?
The training covers the current cyber threat landscape, the types of cyber criminals and their methods, ransomware response, Business Email Compromise, staying safe online, the fundamentals of information security (including the CIA triad and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA), and cybersecurity governance and risk management, reinforced with real-world case studies.
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How long is the course and how is it delivered?
The course is a condensed, three-hour programme delivered through a combination of presentations, interactive discussions and case-study analysis, focusing on practical knowledge executives can apply immediately. A dedicated board presentation can also be arranged for your full executive team or board.
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How does this course help with cybersecurity governance and board oversight?
The course helps directors and senior leaders understand their governance responsibilities and oversee cyber risk effectively. It covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity governance, risk assessment and management, and compliance requirements, equipping leaders to provide clear governance and compliance leadership and to fulfil their board-level oversight duties. -
How is this different from an executive cybersecurity briefing or manager-level training?
The three-hour Cybersecurity Training for Executives goes into more depth than a 45-minute Executive Briefing (EBAS), giving leaders a fuller grounding in cyber risk, governance and decision-making. It differs from manager-level training, which focuses on operational, day-to-day security leadership, and from technical training aimed at hands-on practitioners. For all-staff foundational awareness, the NCSC Assured Cyber Security & Privacy Essentials course is the broader option this executive course is drawn from.
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Who delivers the training?
The training is led by an experienced, practising CISO — Amar Singh — known for presenting complex cyber concepts in clear, business-focused language that boards and executives understand. Amar is a former CISO for organisations including News UK, SABMiller, Gala Coral, Euromoney and Elsevier, chairs the ISACA UK Security Advisory Group, and holds CISSP, CRISC, MoR and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certifications. Cyber Management Alliance has trained over 750 organisations across 38 countries.
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How does executive cybersecurity training improve business resilience?
Executive training helps organisations strengthen cyber governance, improve incident preparedness, enhance crisis decision-making, reduce business disruption, and create a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organisation.
