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Cybersecurity Awareness for Non-Technical Leaders

Cyber attacks now threaten every organisation, and leaders are expected to understand the risks they oversee. This course explains in plain language how attacks such as phishing, ransomware and business email compromise work, what good protection looks like, how to prepare for incidents and which questions leaders should ask their IT and security teams.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Leaders do not need to be technical experts, but they must make informed decisions about cyber risk. You will gain the confidence to lead on cybersecurity and set the right culture.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Interactive briefings, live phishing demonstrations, incident simulations and discussion of real breach case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain common cyber threats and how attacks happen
  • Understand the business impact of cyber incidents
  • Recognise essential security controls
  • Lead a security-aware culture
  • Prepare for and respond to cyber incidents
  • Ask effective questions of IT and security teams
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Senior managers and directors
  • Department heads
  • Board members and committee members
  • Business owners
  • Non-technical project sponsors
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Cyber risk awareness
  • Security culture leadership
  • Incident readiness
  • Oversight questioning
  • Decision making
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1The Threat Landscape

  1. 09:00–10:08Who attacks and why
  2. 10:08–11:00Phishing and social engineering
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Phishing and social engineering (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Ransomware and extortion
  6. 12:53–14:00Demonstration: a phishing campaign

Day 2Business Impact

  1. 09:00–10:08Financial, legal and reputational impact
  2. 10:08–11:00Supply chain and third-party risk
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Supply chain and third-party risk (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Cyber insurance
  6. 12:53–14:00Case study: major breach

Day 3Essential Controls

  1. 09:00–10:08Identity, passwords and MFA
  2. 10:08–11:00Patching, backups and endpoint security
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Patching, backups and endpoint security (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Data protection
  6. 12:53–14:00Exercise: control maturity check

Day 4Incident Response

  1. 09:00–10:08Incident response plans
  2. 10:08–11:00Roles of leaders in a crisis
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Roles of leaders in a crisis (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Communication with stakeholders
  6. 12:53–14:00Simulation: ransomware attack

Day 5Leading Cyber Security

  1. 09:00–10:08Security culture and training
  2. 10:08–11:00Questions for IT teams
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Questions for IT teams (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Reporting and metrics
  6. 12:53–14:00Leader action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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