Cybersecurity Leadership Protecting Organizations in the Digital Age
- 6th & 7th July, 2025
This training focuses on strategic decision-making, governance frameworks, and incident response, addressing regulatory, cultural, and threat landscapes. Participants will learn to align cybersecurity with business objectives, manage crises, and foster a resilient organizational culture. It combines foundational cybersecurity principles, advanced insights into regional threat landscapes, and actionable strategies for executives and managers.
Learning Outcomes
Develop actionable strategies to integrate cybersecurity into business operations. Master incident response and crisis management in a Middle Eastern context. Understand regional compliance requirements (e.g., NESA, SAMA, GDPR implications). Foster board-level communication on cyber risks and investments. Evaluate third-party and supply chain cyber risks common in the region. A personalized cybersecurity governance framework. Practical skills to lead during cyber crises. Strategies to address regional regulatory and geopolitical challenges. Peer network for sharing best practices across the Middle East.
Regulatory Compliance
- UAE’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2030.
- Saudi Arabia’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC).
- GDPR implications for cross-border data
Delivery Methods
- Interactive workshops, role-playing, and tabletop exercises.
- Regional case studies (e.g., attacks on Gulf energy, finance, and government sectors).
- Customizable templates (risk registers, incident response plans).
- Key Terminology: Malware, zero-day exploits, ransomware, APTs, encryption.
Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Leaders (1.5 hours)
Module 2: Building a Cybersecurity Culture (1.5 hours)
Module 3: Technical Strategies & Incident Response (2 hours)
Module 4: Governance & Future Trends (1 hour)
Module 1: Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance in the Middle East
Module 2: Advanced Incident Response & Crisis Management
Module 3: Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Module 4: Cyber Leadership in a Geopolitically Charged Region
Module 5: Emerging Trends & Future-Proofing
