Cyber Security Leadership and Management Training

This DIXONTECH program is designed for leaders, managers, and executives who oversee cybersecurity strategies and digital risk management. The course focuses on governance, leadership decision-making, and strategic frameworks to manage cybersecurity within organizations. Participants will develop the ability to lead security teams, align cybersecurity with business objectives, and ensure compliance with international standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.

TRAINING TOPICS:

• Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance Frameworks

• Leadership in Information Security Management

• Cyber Risk Management and Business Continuity

• Incident Response, Crisis Communication, and Recovery

• Building a Cyber-Resilient Organization

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

By the end of this DIXONTECH training, participants will:

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and governance programs

• Align cyber initiatives with business priorities

• Assess, mitigate, and communicate cyber risks

• Manage and direct cybersecurity incidents effectively

• Strengthen organizational cyber resilience

• Foster a culture of digital security awareness

• Oversee compliance with regulatory frameworks

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

This course is designed for:

• CISOs, CIOs, and IT Directors

• Risk, Governance, and Compliance Managers

• Senior Executives and Project Leaders

• Information Security Managers and Team Leads

• Corporate Strategy and Operations Managers

• Business Continuity and Crisis Managers

• Professionals responsible for enterprise cyber strategy

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

DIXONTECH delivers this program through executive workshops, real-world simulations, and strategic group discussions. Participants explore global case studies, assess risk scenarios, and build leadership capabilities to drive organizational cybersecurity maturity. The methodology emphasizes decision-making, governance, and communication in managing complex cybersecurity challenges.

DAY 1

Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance Frameworks

• Defining cybersecurity strategy and its business relevance

• Role of leadership in information security management

• Global frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, COBIT 5

• Cybersecurity governance and accountability models

• Integrating cybersecurity with corporate strategy

• Measuring maturity and readiness in cyber programs

• Case study: aligning cybersecurity strategy with enterprise vision

DAY 2

Leadership in Information Security Management

• Leading cross-functional security teams effectively

• Building cybersecurity leadership competencies

• Decision-making during high-pressure security situations

• Communication and reporting to boards and executives

• Security budgeting, ROI, and resource allocation

• Developing internal cybersecurity policies and roles

• Workshop: designing a cybersecurity leadership charter

DAY 3

Cyber Risk Management and Business Continuity

• Understanding enterprise risk management (ERM) integration

• Identifying and evaluating cybersecurity risks

• Building risk registers and mitigation frameworks

• Designing business continuity and disaster recovery plans

• Resilience testing and performance measurement

• Insurance and liability considerations for cyber incidents

• Practical session: enterprise cyber risk mapping

DAY 4

Incident Response, Crisis Communication, and Recovery

• Developing an incident response plan (IRP)

• Roles and responsibilities during cyber crises

• Managing crisis communication and stakeholder trust

• Coordination with law enforcement and regulators

• Recovery and post-incident improvement processes

• Simulated tabletop exercise: managing a ransomware attack

• Group debrief and leadership reflection session

DAY 5

Building a Cyber-Resilient Organization

• Embedding cybersecurity into corporate culture

• Employee awareness and behavioral transformation

• Designing resilience frameworks and cyber drills

• Evaluating third-party and supply chain risks

• Metrics and KPIs for cybersecurity performance

• Continuous improvement and audit readiness

• Final project: strategic cybersecurity management roadmap