Security Governance and Compliance for Cybersecurity Managers: From Structure Design to Board Reporting

Security Governance and Compliance for Cybersecurity Managers: From Structure Design to Board Reporting

1h 19mBeginner2025-10-30

Authors

Meghan Maneval

Meghan Maneval

Course details

In this course, AI governance pioneer Meghan Maneval explores elements of strategic security governance that are essential for cybersecurity managers. Build your understanding of the core principles behind modern cybersecurity governance, including designing collaborative structures that integrate security across departments. Find out how to navigate global cybersecurity regulations, operationalize third-party risk management, and apply continuous compliance monitoring. Discover how to translate technical risks into compelling stories that drive impactful decision-making. Explore storytelling techniques that use data trends and predictive analytics. Gain insights into building a risk-aware culture within organizations and shaping future-ready cybersecurity strategies. Whether you are an experienced leader in cybersecurity or someone stepping into strategic decision-making roles, this course shows you how to position cybersecurity as an enabler of strategic business objectives.

Learning objectives
Build a cybersecurity governance structure that connects security priorities with business goals and strengthens teamwork across departments.
Create a regulatory and third-party risk strategy that weaves in global compliance standards and keeps pace with change through continuous monitoring.
Turn technical cybersecurity risks into clear, compelling stories that boards and executives understand and act on.
Foster a strong risk-aware culture by making security practical, relatable, and a natural part of everyday work.
Put governance frameworks into action to keep improving, future-proof your programs, and show real business value.

Skills covered

Governance, Risk, and ComplianceCybersecurityOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Unlock the essentials of security governance and compliance

Laying the Foundation for Strategic Security Governance

  • Defining modern cybersecurity governance
  • Designing collaborative governance structures
  • Future-proofing governance for emerging technologies
  • Common pitfalls in governance design
  • Real-world governance structures

Regulatory Alignment and Third-Party Risk Governance

  • Navigating global cybersecurity regulations
  • Operationalizing third-party risk management
  • Embedding continuous compliance monitoring
  • Governance in daily security operations

Strategic Communication and Building a Risk-Aware Culture

  • Translating cyber risks for executive boards
  • Building metrics and dashboards that matter
  • Storytelling with data, trends, and predictive analytics
  • Leading cross-functional collaboration for risk reduction
  • Embedding security awareness beyond training

Measuring Success and Future-Proofing Programs

  • Operationalizing governance for continuous improvement
  • Automating and scaling cybersecurity governance
  • Measuring and communicating cybersecurity ROI
  • Becoming a future-ready cybersecurity leader

Advanced Topics in Governance and Strategic Readiness

  • Governing emerging technologies beyond AI
  • Governance in a crisis and emerging technology
  • Measuring governance maturity and benchmarking progress
  • Metrics for governance success

Conclusion

  • Next steps - Leading with confidence beyond the course
40,000 Toman