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Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program

The Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program includes six comprehensive, self-paced and interactive learning modules and will equip you with the strategic insights, practical tools, and board-level expertise needed to govern cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI risks, fulfill your fiduciary duties, and oversee cybersecurity governance effectively.

The program covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts, data privacy and data breach regulatory requirements, emerging threats like AI, risk management, potential stakeholder impacts, governance strategies, and incident response - shifting the perception of cybersecurity from a technical issue to a strategic asset.
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Individual & Group Enrollment

Board members can enroll individually, or corporate boards can purchase multiple license seats to ensure the entire board is aligned on cybersecurity best practices. 

Self-Paced Learning

No rigid schedules—board members can complete the training at their convenience.

90-Day Access

Participants have full access to the program and all download materials for 90 days.


Earn a Certificate

Earn a Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Certificate by scoring 80% or higher on exams to validate and showcase your skillset and expertise.

Understand the risks. Lead the response.

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Module 1: Cybersecurity & Fiduciary Duties

 Board's Fiduciary Duties

 Prioritizing Cybersecurity

 Top Cybersecurity Threats: Case Studies & Lessons Learned

 Peer Group Studies

 Role of the Board in Compliance

This module explores the board’s fiduciary duties, examines the business judgment rule limitations, how to integrate cybersecurity into strategic oversight, and reviews top threats through case studies, peer insights, and lessons learned—equipping you to navigate today’s complex cyber landscape with confidence.

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Module 2: Navigating the Language of Cybersecurity

 Brief History of Cybersecurity

 Understanding the Threat Landscape & Attack Surface

 Essential Cybersecurity Terms for Board Members

 Incident Response Readiness

 Cybersecurity & AI Frameworks

This module is designed to equip board members with essential cybersecurity knowledge and discusses how effective cybersecurity and AI frameworks strengthen oversight. It covers the evolution of cybersecurity, the modern threat landscape, and key terms necessary for effective communication.

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Module 3: Data Security & Privacy Regulatory Compliance

 Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Regulations Governance

 U.S. Cybersecurity & Data Breach Regulatory Requirements

 U.S. Data Privacy Regulations

 International Regulatory Requirements

 Implications for Multinational Companies

This module is tailored to help board members navigate industry-specific and location-specific compliance frameworks and the intricate landscape of U.S. and international cybersecurity, data breach, and data privacy laws and regulations.

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Module 4: Cybersecurity & AI Governance

 Cybersecurity Governance

 The Board’s Pivotal Role in Compliance

 Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Governance Program

 Security Risk Assessments & Management

 Staying Ahead of Emerging Threats

This module is designed to help board members understand their organization’s cybersecurity governance program, the board's role in cybersecurity governance, strengthen security risk management strategies, and address emerging threats such as AI.

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Module 5: Cost, Legal & Insurance Implications

 Direct and Indirect Costs of a Data Breach

 Legal and Compliance Implications

 Cybersecurity and D&O Insurance

 M&A Due Diligence

 Asset-Based Approach to Securing Your Valuable Data

This module is tailored to help board members understand the direct and indirect costs of data breaches, assess the legal and compliance implications, cybersecurity and D&O insurance, M&A due diligence, and explore strategies for mitigating financial and reputational risks.

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Module 6: Risk Management & Organizational Governance

 Risk and Organizational Governance

 Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Insights and Tools

 Incident Response Management

 Securing Your Supply Chain: Vendor & Third-Party Risk Oversight

 Collaboration Between the Board, Executive Management, and IT Leaders

This module is designed to equip board members with critical insights into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks, incident response management, vendor & third-party risk oversight, and collaboration strategies between the board and IT, enabling effective oversight and decision-making.

Board of Directors Cybersecurity Governance Program

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PROGRAM overview
This program includes six modules and will equip you with the strategic insight, practical tools, and board-level expertise needed to proactively govern cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI risks and governance, fulfill fiduciary duties, and oversee cybersecurity governance effectively.
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Course Contents

Module 1: Cybersecurity & Fiduciary Duties

 Board's Fiduciary Duties

Examine the board’s legal responsibilities in overseeing cybersecurity, including duty of care, duty of loyalty, and how the business judgment rule applies in the context of cyber risk and governance failures.

 Prioritizing Cybersecurity

Learn how to elevate cybersecurity to a board-level priority—aligning it with business strategy, enterprise risk, and long-term value creation.

 Top Cybersecurity Threats: Case Studies & Lessons Learned

Examine high-profile breaches and emerging threats through real-world case studies. Gain insights into what went wrong, what boards should have known, and how to apply lessons learned in your own oversight role.

 Peer Group Studies

Understand how your peers across industries are approaching cybersecurity training and governance. Compare board practices and oversight strategies to benchmark your approach.

 Role of the Board in Compliance

Clarify the board’s responsibilities in overseeing cybersecurity and data privacy compliance. This includes regulatory expectations, third-party risks, and understanding how governance frameworks support compliance obligations.

Module 2: Navigating the Language of Cybersecurity

 Brief History of Cybersecurity

Gain perspective on how cybersecurity has evolved from a technical concern to a board-level imperative—understanding the milestones that shaped today's digital risk environment.

 Understanding the Threat Landscape & Attack Surface

Learn to identify key cyber threats and comprehend the organization’s digital exposure—from phishing and ransomware to third-party risk and insider threats.

 Essential Cybersecurity Terms for Board Members

Master the must-know terminology that enables clear communication with CISOs, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. No jargon—just practical language for informed decision-making.

 Incident Response Readiness

Understand your board’s role before, during, and after a cyber incident. This section covers governance best practices, key questions to ask, and how to assess your organization’s preparedness.

 Cybersecurity & AI Frameworks

Clarify the board’s responsibilities in overseeing cybersecurity and data privacy compliance. This includes regulatory expectations, third-party risks, and understanding how governance frameworks support compliance obligations.

Module 3: Data Security & Privacy Regulatory Compliance

 Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Regulations Governance

Understand how boards oversee and govern compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy laws—ensuring accountability and proper risk management.

 U.S. Cybersecurity & Data Breach Regulatory Requirements

Learn about key federal and state requirements, data breach notification laws, and board-level expectations for oversight.

 U.S. Data Privacy Regulations

Gain clarity on evolving privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and other state-level laws, and how they affect data handling, consent, and consumer rights.

 International Regulatory Requirements

Explore major global regulations such as the EU’s GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and frameworks emerging in APAC and LATAM—highlighting differences and common board-level responsibilities.

 Implications for Multinational Companies

Examine how cross-border data flows, jurisdictional conflicts, and varying breach requirements impact multinational companies—and what boards need to do to stay ahead.

Module 4: Cybersecurity & AI Governance

 Cybersecurity Governance

Understand the board’s role in establishing cybersecurity as a core governance issue—ensuring policies, oversight structures, and accountability mechanisms are in place.

 The Board’s Pivotal Role in Compliance

Learn how boards oversee regulatory and ethical compliance in cybersecurity and AI, aligning business practices with evolving laws, standards, and stakeholder expectations.

 Evaluating Your Current Cybersecurity Governance Program

Discover practical strategies to assess the effectiveness of your organization's current cybersecurity governance framework—identifying gaps, weaknesses, and areas for board engagement.

 Security Risk Assessments & Management

Explore how boards should review and interpret risk assessments, ensure appropriate risk management practices, and hold management accountable for mitigation strategies.

 Staying Ahead of Emerging Threats

Equip yourself to anticipate and respond to emerging cybersecurity and AI risks—from deepfakes and generative AI abuse to evolving ransomware and supply chain threats.

Module 5: Cost, Legal & Insurance Implications

 Direct and Indirect Costs of a Data Breach

Learn how breaches impact the bottom line—from immediate costs like forensics and legal response to long-term damage such as reputational harm, customer loss, and operational disruption.

 Legal and Compliance Implications

Explore the legal exposure of boards and organizations under regulatory frameworks, shareholder litigation, and failure-to-supervise claims—especially in the wake of cyber incidents.

 Cybersecurity and D&O Insurance

Understand what boards need to know about coverage, exclusions, and risk disclosure in cybersecurity and Directors & Officers liability insurance.

 M&A Due Diligence

Examine how cybersecurity readiness—and past incidents—impact mergers, acquisitions, and investor confidence, and how boards should approach cyber due diligence.

 Asset-Based Approach to Securing Your Valuable Data

Learn how to guide your organization in identifying, classifying, and protecting its most valuable digital assets—taking a strategic, asset-based approach to data security.

Module 6: Risk Management & Organizational Governance

 Risk and Organizational Governance

Understand the board’s role in aligning risk management with corporate governance—ensuring strategic decisions are informed by a clear view of enterprise-wide cyber and operational risks.

 Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Insights and Tools

Learn how integrated GRC frameworks help boards oversee cybersecurity posture, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of risk-aware decision-making.

 Incident Response Management

Discover how boards should assess and support incident response planning—ensuring preparedness, accountability, and communication during a cyber crisis.

 Securing Your Supply Chain: Vendor & Third-Party Risk Oversight

Understand the board’s responsibility in overseeing third-party risks, including vendor cybersecurity assessments, contract controls, and managing exposures across the supply chain.

 Collaboration Between the Board, Executive Management, and IT Leaders

Strengthen coordination across leadership—understanding how boards can engage effectively with CISOs, CIOs, and executive teams to embed cybersecurity into governance and strategy.

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