Program Management for Cybersecurity Managers: From Planning to Cross-Functional Coordination

This course offers a thorough exploration of designing and managing effective information security programs that meet customer expectations and ensure cyber-attack and failure resilience. Gain insights into compliance with laws and regulations, while learning how to secure executive and board of directors’ support for security initiatives. Instructor Kip Boyle covers essential functions such as security budget development and defense, team building, and resource management, emphasizing the critical roles of both management and leadership. Kip helps you develop skills in security project planning, communication with executives, stakeholders, and auditors, and organizing around cyber resilience. Additionally, learn about constructing an annual program of work and leveraging security metrics and reporting to drive continuous improvement. By the end, you should be better prepared to lead comprehensive security efforts aligned with organizational goals.

Learning objectives
Develop and defend security budgets aligned with organizational priorities.
Design and manage comprehensive information security programs focused on cyber resilience and compliance.
Build and lead effective security teams while coordinating resources efficiently.
Communicate security strategies and metrics clearly to executives, stakeholders, and auditors.
Construct and implement an annual program of work that supports continuous security improvement.