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Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program

Cybersecurity negligence can cost your company — and put your whole board at risk.

Level-set your board with essential cybersecurity training — meet fiduciary duties, reduce risk and insurance costs, and lead your organization with confidence.

Does your board understand cybersecurity requirements and global regulations?

  • Fiduciary Duty – 72% of boards report uncertainty about their legal responsibility in overseeing cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. Ignorance is no defense in the eyes of regulators.

  • Financial Exposure – Cyber incidents cost organizations an average of $4.45 million per breach, with regulatory fines adding millions more for non-compliance. 

  • Insurance Premiums & Coverage – Cyber insurance premiums have increased 50–100% without documented board-level cybersecurity oversight, and most insurers now require proof of board training. 

  • Regulatory Crackdowns & Lawsuits – Global regulators are holding boards personally liable, with investigations rising 35% annually — and lawsuits against directors for cybersecurity failures are becoming more common and costly.

  • Reputational & Operational Impact – 60% of small to mid-sized businesses go out of business within 6 months of a major cyberattack. 
To establish an effective cybersecurity defense, it's essential for board of directors and executives to have a level-set understanding of cybersecurity and build this mindset into the foundation of everything the company does.

Empower Your Board with Cybersecurity Expertise

Most board directors lack the cybersecurity training needed to fulfill their fiduciary duties and protect the organization from evolving cyber risks.

So we developed an eLearning program to provide busy board directors with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to effectively oversee cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI risks, strengthen governance, and safeguard organizational resilience.

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The Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program empowers board of directors with the real-world cybersecurity expertise they need to lead.

As trusted practitioners, our training is built exclusively for board directors — delivering actionable insights, clear language, and the essential knowledge boards need to understand to oversee cyber risk and protect organizational value.

What Participants Say About Our Program

Linda Fonner
Global Finance Executive & Board Leader

Board Director, Sioux Steel Company & Trained Arrow

"Affirming my commitment to advanced oversight of cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI risks, this program provided practical insights on integrating cybersecurity into strategic oversight, managing cyber and data privacy risks, addressing emerging threats like AI, and guiding incident response and vendor risk strategies — all directly applicable to my board roles and advisory work. I highly recommend this program to any board leader seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity governance."

Maria Paula Calvo

International Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Executive 

Treasurer & Board Member-EMCC Spain, Board Member & Ethics Honor Committee Chair-Colegio Nacional de Consejeros Independientes A.C.

"The Clarus Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program provided practical, board-level insights into cybersecurity, data privacy compliance, risk and AI governance. As a board director and finance professional with extensive experience in banking, insurance, and international financial services, this program expanded my view and understanding of actionable insights on integrating cybersecurity and data privacy into strategic oversight. The focus on emerging threats like AI, vendor and third-party risk management, incident response, and strategies to mitigate financial and reputational risks is directly applicable to my roles across all organizations I collaborate with. I encourage board leaders to take this program to enhance governance, align risk management with strategy, and safeguard organizational value."

Dr. Michael Apkon

Physician & Healthcare Executive


Board Director, Coverys & Homecare Hub

"The Clarus Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program was a valuable and timely experience. It provided actionable insights into integrating cybersecurity and data privacy into governance, managing third-party and vendor risks, and understanding how AI both enables and challenges healthcare systems.

These lessons are directly relevant to board service in the healthcare sector, where protecting sensitive data and ensuring operational continuity are vital to patient care and organizational performance."

Tammy Gianfortune

Independent
Board Director & Global Marketing Executive

“Director to Watch 2023” & “Board of the Year” honoree

Board Director, The Plastek Group, Just Born, Inc, & Zonatherm Products, Inc

“I’m honored to have completed the Clarus Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program.

It provided valuable insights into managing cybersecurity and data privacy risks, aligning governance practices with emerging technologies like AI, and enhancing board readiness for incident response and vendor oversight. The program truly bridges the gap between cybersecurity knowledge and boardroom application.”

Course Overview

  • High-impact course modules cover essential topics in cybersecurity, AI, governance & data privacy

  • Designed specifically for board directors to strengthen governance

  • Includes downloadable resources,  checklists, peer insights, and the latest expert-led lessons


Digital Credential

  • Earn a cybersecurity certificate that showcases your governance expertise and boardroom-ready skillset

  • Share your credential on LinkedIn to attract recruiters and industry recognition 

  • Boost your career portfolio and unlock new executive, advisory and board seat opportunities

Learning Plan

  • Self-paced online program - learn on your schedule

  • Six bite-sized modules, each 45 minute lessons, totaling 4.5 hours of learning

  • Access anytime, anywhere with easy to pause and resume functionality


Benefits of Our Program

Flexible learning. Powerful results.

Designed for Board Directors

Unlike overly technical training, this program focuses on what board members need to know to effectively oversee enterprise cybersecurity and fulfill their responsibilities.

Insights from Industry Experts

Benefit from curated content developed with leading cybersecurity practitioners and governance experts tailored to boardroom needs.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Dive into six expertly crafted modules that cover fiduciary duties, regulatory compliance, incident response, and board oversight to strengthen your cybersecurity leadership and accountability.

Real-World Scenarios & Actionable Tools

Explore real-world examples and access ready-to-use checklists, oversight frameworks, and boardroom discussion guides that empower you to translate knowledge into decisive governance action.

How You Will Apply Your Learning

Fuel your growth.  Elevate your impact.

Enhanced
 Decision-Making

Equip yourself with the skills to make informed, strategic decisions about cybersecurity investments and risks.

Compliance Readiness


Stay aligned with evolving compliance regulations to avoid costly fines and reputational damage.

Resilient 
 Governance

Strengthen your organization’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats and reduce your insurance costs.
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Confidently Answer
Key Questions

By completing the Cybersecurity Governance for Board of Directors Program, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to address these critical questions in your role as a board member or senior leader.

What is our organization’s current cybersecurity posture, and how does it align with our strategic objectives?

You’ll learn to evaluate cybersecurity frameworks and assess risk management strategies to ensure alignment with business goals.

How are we managing and mitigating the most pressing cybersecurity risks?

The program equips you with insights into proactive measures, such as security risk assessments, penetration testing and incident response planning.

Are we compliant with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA), and how do we monitor changes in regulatory requirements?

Understand how to navigate U.S. and international compliance standards to protect your organization from fines and legal penalties.

What is our approach to managing third-party and vendor risks, and how do we ensure accountability across our supply chain?

You’ll explore strategies to oversee vendor compliance and reduce exposure to vulnerabilities in third-party systems.

Do we have a robust incident response plan, and how often do we test it through tabletop exercises?

Learn how to implement and oversee incident response strategies that minimize downtime and financial loss during cyber incidents.

How are we staying ahead of emerging threats, such as AI, IoT, and cloud security challenges?

Understand emerging threats and leverage advanced threat detection tools, continuous monitoring, and industry-leading frameworks.

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Take the first step toward becoming a cybersecurity-savvy director.
Secure your boardroom and safeguard your organization’s digital future.