Program Overview

Cybersecurity Resilience for Business Leaders

Program Overview

Cybersecurity Resilience for Business Leaders is a program designed to empower senior executives and business leaders with the strategic insight and leadership capabilities necessary to oversee cybersecurity risks, ensure governance, and foster organizational resilience in an increasingly digital and threat-prone world.

Program Structure

The program is structured around six key modules that explore leadership in cybersecurity, strategy and governance, business operations integration, third-party risk, and incident response. Through interactive learning and a dynamic combination of expert instruction, real-world case studies, group collaboration, and scenario-based exercises, participants will learn how to lead and support cybersecurity initiatives within their organizations.

Learning Outcomes

• Assess the business impact of cyber threats through a strategic lens.
• Embed a prevention-first approach into organizational strategies aligned with risk tolerance, business goals, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and apply the appropriate risk framework to support organizational resilience.ßßß- Lead effective incident response and recovery, ensuring swift action and clear communication.ßß- Manage third-party and supply chain cyber risks.ß- Foster a security culture to drive cross-functional collaboration with executive support.ßßß### Participant Profileß- Senior executives, managers, and/or functional leaders.ß- Business leaders responsible for overseeing cybersecurity strategy and investment.ß- Non-technical professionals involved in enterprise risk, procurement, governance, or digital transformation.ß

Return on Investment

For You

• Enhanced risk awareness: Learn to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
• Smarter decision-making: Gain the knowledge to make informed, proactive investments in cybersecurity.
• Leadership confidence: Understand how to ask the right questions, hold technical teams accountable, and influence a culture of security.
• Boardroom readiness: Gain insights needed to understand cybersecurity as a business issue—not just a technical one— and fulfill your fiduciary and oversight responsibilities.
• Workforce alignment: Become better prepared to support internal teams, champion employee cybersecurity training, and drive alignment across departments.
• Professional edge: Stand out as a leader who understands and prioritizes digital risk–an increasingly vital skill in today's business environment.

For Your Organization

• Reduced business risk: Become an organization empowered to prevent breaches, data loss, and operational disruption.
• Cost avoidance: Avoid costly incidents, legal penalties, and compliance failures through proactive planning.
• Improved incident response: Minimize downtime, contain damage, and enable faster recovery through effective governance and response plans.
• Stronger vendor and supply chain oversight: Strengthen third-party risk management to protect your supply chain and operations.
• Greater resilience: Embed cybersecurity into enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and digital transformation frameworks.
• Regulatory readiness: Stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements and avoid regulatory setbacks.
• Trust and reputation: Build customer, investor, and partner trust through strong, visible cybersecurity leadership.
• Competitive advantage: Position your organization to thrive securely in a digital-first economy.

Program Details

• Date: March 4, 11 & 18, 2026
• Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Format: In-person
• Location: James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
• Cost: $2,745 +GST

Certificate of Completion

At the conclusion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from the I.H. Asper School of Business' James W. Burns Executive Education Centre.