Executive Security

Cybersecurity for Boards & C-Suite

Empower your leadership team to make informed security decisions. Our executive workshops translate complex cyber risks into business terms, build organizational resilience, and prepare leaders for their oversight responsibilities.

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Board-Level Expertise
Business-Focused Content
NIS2 & DORA Ready
The Reality

Why Executive Cyber

Regulators, investors, and customers increasingly hold boards accountable for cybersecurity. Leadership that doesn't understand cyber risk can't effectively govern it.

88%
of boards see cyber as business risk
35%
have dedicated cyber expertise
€20M+
NIS2 penalties for leadership
73%
say board lacks cyber knowledge
The Challenge

Executive Cybersecurity Challenges

Leaders face increasing pressure to oversee cybersecurity without the technical background to evaluate risks and investments.

Technical Complexity

Cybersecurity briefings full of jargon and technical details that don't translate to business decisions.

Communication

Personal Liability

NIS2, DORA, and evolving regulations place personal accountability on executives for cyber failures.

NIS2 DORA

Oversight Gaps

How do you oversee something you don't understand? Boards struggle to ask the right questions.

Governance

Investment Decisions

Security requests endless budget. Without understanding, how do you know what's actually needed?

Budget ROI

Crisis Readiness

When a breach hits, leadership must make decisions in hours. Are they prepared?

Incident Response

Reputational Risk

Poor cyber governance damages trust with customers, investors, and regulators.

Reputation

Culture From Top

Security culture starts at the top. Leaders who don't prioritize security create vulnerable organizations.

Culture

Regulatory Pressure

DORA, NIS2, SEC rules—regulators expect boards to demonstrate active cyber oversight.

Compliance

Executive Targeting

CEOs and board members are prime targets for whale phishing and business email compromise.

Personal Risk
Your Advantage

Benefits of Executive

Equip your leadership team with the knowledge and frameworks to govern cybersecurity effectively.

Bridge the Gap

Create shared language between security teams and business leadership for more effective communication.

For CISOs & Security Leaders

Board that understands your challenges and constraints

For Board & C-Suite

Security updates you can actually understand and act on

Regulatory Readiness

Understand NIS2, DORA, and SEC requirements for board-level cyber oversight.

For CISOs & Security Leaders

Executive support for compliance initiatives

For Board & C-Suite

Meet your personal obligations under new regulations

Crisis Preparedness

Experience simulated cyber crises through tabletop exercises before facing real incidents.

For CISOs & Security Leaders

Leadership that knows their role during incidents

For Board & C-Suite

Confidence to make decisions under pressure

Informed Decisions

Understand cyber risk in business terms to make better investment and governance decisions.

For CISOs & Security Leaders

More productive budget conversations

For Board & C-Suite

Ask the right questions and evaluate answers

Risk Governance

Establish frameworks for ongoing cyber risk oversight at the board level.

For CISOs & Security Leaders

Clear governance structure and expectations

For Board & C-Suite

Structured approach to cyber oversight

Security Culture

Leadership that prioritizes security creates organizations that take security seriously.

For CISOs & Security Leaders

Top-down support for security initiatives

For Board & C-Suite

Set the tone for organizational security

Workshop Formats

Executive Workshop Programs

Tailored programs for different executive audiences and objectives—from board briefings to immersive crisis simulations.

200+ Executives Trained
50+ Workshops Delivered
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Cyber Risk Overview

Comprehensive briefing on the current threat landscape and your organization's security posture.

Threat landscape Your risk profile Security investments Gap analysis

Regulatory Deep-Dive

Understand NIS2, DORA, SEC, and other regulatory requirements for board-level cyber oversight.

Regulatory requirements Personal liability Compliance status Action items

Metrics That Matter

Learn what KPIs and metrics actually indicate security effectiveness.

Key metrics Red flags Trend analysis Benchmarking

Questions to Ask

Arm the board with the right questions to ask management about cybersecurity.

Critical questions Follow-up triggers Red flags Escalation criteria

All workshops are customized to your industry, regulatory environment, and organizational context. Schedule your workshop →

Our Approach

Workshop

We tailor every workshop to your organization's context, ensuring relevant content that drives real improvement in executive cyber competency.

01
Week 1

Discovery & Context

Understand your organization, industry, regulatory environment, and executive team's current knowledge.

Stakeholder interviews Industry context Regulatory landscape Current posture review Knowledge assessment Objective definition
02
Week 2

Content Customization

Develop workshop materials tailored to your specific context, threats, and learning objectives.

Scenario development Case study selection Industry examples Regulatory focus Exercise design Material preparation
03
Workshop Day

Workshop Delivery

Interactive session combining education, discussion, and hands-on exercises.

Interactive presentation Case discussions Scenario exercises Q&A sessions Group activities Key takeaways
04
Post-Workshop

Action Planning

Translate workshop insights into concrete actions and governance improvements.

Priority actions Governance updates Policy recommendations Metric framework Reporting templates Follow-up schedule
05
Ongoing

Ongoing Support

Continued support to embed improvements and maintain executive cyber competency.

Question support Quarterly updates Threat briefings Annual refresher New member onboarding Regulatory updates
What You Receive

Workshop Deliverables

Comprehensive materials and frameworks that continue to deliver value long after the workshop.

Executive Cyber Guide

Comprehensive reference guide covering key concepts in business terms.

  • Cyber fundamentals
  • Risk concepts
  • Governance roles
  • Key terminology

Workshop Slides

Full presentation materials for reference and internal sharing.

  • Presentation deck
  • Key frameworks
  • Visual aids
  • Reference materials

Board Question Bank

Curated questions for board members to ask about cybersecurity.

  • Strategic questions
  • Technical questions
  • Follow-up triggers
  • Red flags

Metrics Framework

Template for cybersecurity metrics and KPIs for board reporting.

  • Key metrics
  • Trend indicators
  • Benchmarks
  • Reporting template

Governance Checklist

Checklist for cyber governance best practices at board level.

  • Oversight duties
  • Meeting agenda items
  • Annual activities
  • Documentation

Regulatory Summary

Overview of regulatory requirements for executive cyber oversight.

  • NIS2 requirements
  • DORA obligations
  • SEC rules
  • Industry specifics

Tabletop Playbook

Scenario materials and facilitation guide for ongoing exercises.

  • Scenario scripts
  • Inject cards
  • Decision points
  • Debrief guide

Crisis Response Guide

Executive-level crisis response procedures and decision frameworks.

  • Decision tree
  • Communication templates
  • Authority matrix
  • Escalation paths

Action Plan

Prioritized recommendations for improving cyber governance.

  • Quick wins
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Timeline
  • Responsibility matrix

Workshop Recording

Recording of key segments for absent attendees and future reference.

  • Recorded sessions
  • Key segments
  • On-demand access
  • Sharing rights

Personal Security Guide

Individual protection guidance for executives and their families.

  • Phishing awareness
  • Device security
  • Travel tips
  • Social media

Ongoing Access

Direct line to our experts for questions following the workshop.

  • 90-day support
  • Email access
  • Briefing updates
  • Quick consultations
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See the Platform in Action

Access workshop materials, ongoing updates, and threat briefings through our secure executive portal.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Board members, C-suite executives (CEO, CFO, COO, CRO), and senior leadership responsible for risk oversight. We often include the CISO or security leadership to ensure alignment. Different workshop formats can target different audiences—board-only sessions work differently than mixed executive teams.
Standard workshops run 2-4 hours, fitting into a board meeting or executive offsite. Half-day and full-day immersive sessions are available for deeper coverage. Tabletop exercises typically require 2-3 hours. We can also deliver modular content across multiple shorter sessions.
Absolutely not—that's the point. We translate complex cyber concepts into business terms that resonate with executives. We avoid jargon, use relevant analogies, and focus on risk and governance rather than technical details. The goal is informed oversight, not technical expertise.
Every workshop is tailored to your industry, regulatory environment, threat landscape, and organizational context. We review your security posture, interview stakeholders, and incorporate real examples relevant to your situation. No generic presentations—everything connects to your business.
A tabletop is a discussion-based exercise where leadership works through a realistic cyber incident scenario. We present the situation and inject new developments; participants discuss decisions, communications, and actions. It's like a fire drill for cyber incidents—stress-testing your response without real consequences.
Yes, these regulations explicitly require board-level cyber oversight and personal accountability for executives. Our workshops cover regulatory requirements, help establish appropriate governance structures, and prepare leadership for their expanded responsibilities under these frameworks.
We provide comprehensive materials for ongoing reference, 90 days of follow-up support for questions, and recommendations for embedding improvements. Many clients engage us for quarterly board briefings, annual refresher workshops, or new director onboarding to maintain momentum.
Yes, though we recommend in-person delivery when possible for maximum engagement, especially for tabletop exercises. Virtual workshops work well for briefings and training content. Hybrid formats can accommodate distributed leadership teams.
We assess knowledge improvement through pre/post assessments, collect participant feedback, and track behavior changes in board discussions. Many clients report more productive security conversations, better questions from the board, and improved governance practices following workshops.
We offer quarterly board briefing programs, annual workshop refreshers, new director onboarding, and executive threat alerts for continuing education. The goal is building lasting cyber competency, not a one-time event. Access to our executive portal provides ongoing resources and updates.

"Before the workshop, our board discussions on cybersecurity were awkward—members didn't know what questions to ask, and our CISO's updates went over their heads. Now we have structured quarterly discussions, board members ask insightful questions, and we've significantly improved our governance. The tabletop exercise was eye-opening—we realized our crisis response needed work before we faced a real incident."

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Executive Communication Specialists

Our facilitators combine deep security expertise with executive communication skills

CISM CRISC Board Advisor NACD NIS2 Expert

Empower Your Leadership to Govern Cyber Risk.

Cybersecurity is now a board-level responsibility. Equip your executives with the knowledge and frameworks to provide effective oversight and make informed decisions.

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