Masterclass Strategic Security Leadership & Stakeholder Management

This training is taught in English.

About this course

Effective security management goes beyond technology; it is about influence. Can you explain the why of security investments to the Board? Can you build a high-performing team in a competitive market?

This masterclass focuses on the “soft skills” that make management reporting successful. We guide you through stakeholder management and persuasive communication. You will learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of board presentations, how to use storytelling, and strategies to attract and retain scarce security talent.

We’ll guide you through the process of identifying your stakeholders but also give you some practical tips in communicating your (cyber)security strategy and budget needs.

Some of the critical questions we cover include issues like:

• Who are your stakeholders?
• How can you communicate effectively with your Board and senior management?
• How to attract, train and keep your security staff?

Why take this course?

By the end of this course, you’ll have a firm grasp on:

• The position of security roles in the organization
• How to demonstrate your value e.g. as CISO to your stakeholders
• How to influence your organization
• Measure what matters, and tell a story
• Do’s and Don’ts of presenting cyber to your Board
• Attract, train, and retain information security talent

Target group

This module targets to-be, new as well as experienced cybersecurity officers, managers and other security professionals tasked with crafting a companywide information security upgrade strategy. Those working in risk management and/or conducting security-related audits could also benefit from this course.

Learning goals

What you’ll learn in a nutshell:

• How to demonstrate value of your security team?
• Who are your stakeholders?
• How to influence your organization?
• Do’s and Don’ts of Board presentations
• How to attract, train and retain your security staff?

Learning approach

• Theory: Leadership and communication frameworks.
• Case Study: You must convince the founders and investors of a startup to allocate budget for security.
• Practical Assignment: Prepare a 3-minute “Board Pitch” to request resources for a specific initiative.
• Feedback: Pitch presentation and feedback on persuasiveness during the online session.

End product

You’ll be awarded a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Your bonus training package includes:

• Training material (printed and PDF format): handouts of the presentations with notes
• Extra online training materials
• A list of useful links with additional information on standards and frameworks discussed during class

The exercises and their solutions (where applicable)

Preparation

This is a classroom-based, non-technical course. Bring something along (e.g., a laptop, notebook, tablet) to take additional notes.

Course prerequisites:

• Some experience in a corporate environment as a manager could be beneficial but is not essential.

Between the two in-person training days and the online follow up session, you will have homework:

• Complete the online knowledge assessment
• Prepare an assignment for discussion during the online session.