Certified Director Cyber Expert
Course Objective:
In today’s organizations, there is an increasing demand for directors and officers with deep and extensive knowledge of cyber regulations and routine cyber management. These leaders must serve as strategic allies and know how to manage cyber risks effectively. The heightened and complex responsibility now placed on directors and officers requires multidisciplinary and up-to-date expertise in cyber law, cyber risks, and decision-making, coupled with intensive business networking.The current era is characterized by stringent corporate governance, where the personal responsibility of directors is intensifying. This exposes them to communication, legal, and managerial issues they were less familiar with in the past. Built on extensive experience and continuously updated to reflect changing realities and emerging insights, this course provides directors and officers with the most current and important tools: how to deal with cyber risks, where to focus attention, and how to lead significant strategic moves according to the nature of activities and circumstances. This course addresses the growing need for highly skilled corporate leaders specialized in cybersecurity in today’s complex business environment.
Course Duration:
The course spans 40 hours of in-person learning, focusing on the practical application of the material taught.
Number of Workshops: Throughout the course, there will be two practical workshops where participants
will engage in real-world scenarios related to privacy protection, such as responding to data breaches and planning an internal organizational privacy framework.
Number of Students:
100 (One Hundred) on merit basis.
Entry Requirements:
To enroll in the Certified Cyber Expert Director course, candidates must have a degree in management, law, or any other relevant field, along with professional experience in managing privacy within organizations.
Professional Shortcut for Company Candidates: A tailored course will be offered to residing board members or for all board members, specifically addressing the company’s legal and cyber ecosystem and needs.
Key Topics
1.Fundamentals of Cybersecurity for Directors
- Overview of cyber threats and risks
- Impact of cyber incidents on business operations and reputation
2. Cyber Risk Management and Assessment
- Identifying and prioritizing cyber risks
- Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
3. Legal and Regulatory Landscape in Cybersecurity
- Global cybersecurity regulations overview
- Compliance requirements for different industries
4. Indian Privacy Law: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023
- Key provisions and obligations under DPDPA
- Comparison with global standards (e.g., GDPR)
- Implementation challenges and best practices
5. Indian Cyber Law
- Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments
- Cybercrime provisions and penalties
- Legal implications for directors and officers
6. Incident Response and Crisis Management
- Developing and testing incident response plans
- Communication strategies during cyber crises
7. Data Privacy and Protection Strategies
- Privacy by design principles
- Data classification and handling procedures
8. Cloud Security and Third-Party Risk Management
- Assessing cloud service provider security
- Managing supply chain cyber risks
9. Cybersecurity Governance and Board Oversight
- Roles and responsibilities of the board in cybersecurity
- Effective reporting and decision-making frameworks
10. Emerging Technologies and Associated Cyber Risks
- AI and machine learning security implications
- IoT and 5G security considerations
11. Cybersecurity Investment and Budgeting
- Cost-benefit analysis of cybersecurity measures
- Allocating resources effectively
12. Building a Cyber-Aware Corporate Culture
- Employee training and awareness programs
- Fostering a security-first mindset across the organization
