Cybersecurity oversight is essential to effective board leadership.

Board Cybersecurity, AI and Data Privacy Governance Readiness. 

Clarus Learn empowers board directors with the knowledge and confidence to oversee cyber risk, ask the right questions, and fulfill your governance responsibilities.
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Strengthen your Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Governance  
Built for Board Directors & Executive Leaders

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

Level-set your board with essential cybersecurity training — fulfill fiduciary responsibilities, mitigate risk and insurance exposure, and lead with strategic oversight.

Clarus Learn equips boards and executive leaders with governance-driven cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy training to oversee risk, strengthen accountability , and govern with confidence.

As a board director, do you understand cybersecurity, AI & data privacy governance?

Why Boards Can No Longer Ignore Cybersecurity
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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.

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Financial Exposure

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

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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. 

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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.

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Reputational & Operational Impact

60% of small to mid-sized businesses go out of business within 6 months of a major cyberattack. 

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Lack of Cyber Education at the Board Level

Only 27% of board members say they understand the cyber risks facing their organization, leaving most directors without the knowledge needed to ask the right questions, challenge management, or make informed decisions.

" To establish an effective cybersecurity defense, it's essential for board directors and leaders to have a level-set understanding of cybersecurity and build this mindset into the foundation of everything the company does. "

Empower your board. Strengthen cyber governance.

A single cybersecurity breach can halt operations overnight, erode years of brand trust, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and result in significant financial loss. Despite this reality, many organizations continue to treat cybersecurity as a purely technical function, something to be delegated to IT teams and addressed through tools alone.

This mindset is where the real risk begins.

Cybersecurity is not just about technology. It is about leadership, accountability, and decision making at the highest levels of an organization.

When executives and board members actively engage in cybersecurity, several things happen. Investment decisions become more intentional. Security initiatives are aligned with business objectives. Policies are enforced with consistency. Most importantly, cybersecurity becomes embedded in the way the organization operates, rather than layered on as an afterthought.
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That’s why we created this program to help board directors lead with confidence, strengthen oversight, reduce organizational risk, and make informed decisions before a cyber incident, regulatory failure, or AI governance issue impacts the business.

As trusted practitioners, our training is built exclusively for aspiring and current board directors and delivers actionable steps, valuable download materials, non-techie language, and the required knowledge boards need to understand to oversee cyber risk and protect organizational value. 

Strong leadership does not require technical expertise. It requires awareness, education, and a willingness to take ownership of cyber risk as a business issue.

Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program.

Empowers board directors with real-world cybersecurity expertise they need to lead.

Six Interactive Learning Modules

Includes six comprehensive, self-paced and interactive learning modules designed specifically for board directors.
Each module takes approximately 50 minutes to complete, for a total of 5 hours of governance-focused and actionable learning.

Flexible Online Learning

Access the program anytime, anywhere through our online learning platform and complete modules at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Board Advisory Session (Board Enrollment)

Full board enrollments include a dedicated advisory session tailored to your organization's cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy governance priorities.

Board of Directors Certificate

Earn a Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Certificate by achieving a score of 80% or higher. Showcase your commitment to governance excellence by adding the credential to your LinkedIn profile.

Valuable Download Materials

Includes downloadable case studies, industry reports, governance checklists, peer insights, and expert-led resources designed to support ongoing learning and boardroom discussions.

Exclusive CyberAI Risk Score Assessment (Board Enrollment)

Boards enrolling receive access to the proprietary CyberAI Risk Score tool to assess cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy governance maturity.

What This Program
Prepares You To Do

  • Understand cybersecurity, AI and data privacy compliance from a governance perspective

  • Ask more informed questions in board meetings

  • Meet your fiduciary duties as a board director and risk management oversight capabilities

  • Better evaluate management cyber and incident response preparedness

  • Position yourself more competitively for board opportunities and unlock new executive, advisory and board seat opportunities

What Board Leaders Say
About the Program

directors currently serving on boards & growing their board portfolio

aspiring directors pursuing their first board seat & improving their skillsets

  directors gain immediate confidence in cyber discussions after completing the 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."

David Spitulnik

Chair-Private & Family Business Center Outreach Committee
Private Directors Association Executive Committee Member
Board of Directors-Youth Job Center

"Throughout my career advising boards and working with mid-market and family-owned businesses, I’ve seen governance continuously evolve. Today, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI oversight are central to long-term strategy and enterprise value. 

The Clarus program provides a practical, governance-focused framework that helps directors translate complex cyber risks into meaningful board action — from incident readiness to vendor oversight to AI governance. For fellow directors and advisors committed to purposeful leadership, I found it both timely and highly actionable. Thank you to Christine Baird and the Clarus team for strengthening boardroom confidence in this critical area."

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."

Maria Paula Calvo

International Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Executive Director
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."

Tammy Gianfortune

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."

How You Will Apply Your Learning

Fuel your growth.  Elevate your impact.

Decision-Making

Develop the confidence to ask the right questions, evaluate cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy risks, and make informed decisions that support effective governance, organizational resilience, regulatory readiness, and long-term business success.

Board Development

Build the knowledge and confidence to navigate emerging risks, regulatory change, and evolving governance expectations as an effective board director.o navigate emerging risks, regulatory change, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

Resilient Governance

Gain the knowledge needed to support resilience, business continuity, and stakeholder confidence in the face of evolving threats and strengthen your organization's ability to anticipate, withstand, and respond to cybersecurity incidents through effective governance, risk oversight, and informed leadership.

Confidently Answer
Key Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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