Cyber Resilience Training for Directors and Senior Leaders

Aim of the course - The Cyber Resilience for Directors and Senior Leaders half-day course will introduce senior leaders and board members with the UK Government’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice (CoP) and supports board-level professionals in understanding their roles and responsibilities in cyber security – emphasising that accountability to stakeholders lies with the board. It covers core principle of cyber governance from risk management and strategy to incident planning, response and recovery.

Target Audience

• Directors

• Senior Leaders

• Board Members

• Board Advisors

Course Content

Learning Objectives

· Understand the role and responsibilities of board member to govern cyber risk more effectively

· Understand the accountability to the stakeholders is with the board

· Importance of embedding cyber resilience and risk management throughout the business

Modules

Introduction

1. Introduction to cyber security

2. Cyber security regulations

Creating the right environment

3. Embedding cyber security into your organisation

4. Developing a positive cyber security culture

5. Growing cyber security expertise

Getting the right information to support decision making

6. Identifying the critical assets in your organisation

7. Understanding the cyber security threat

8. Risk management for cyber security

Taking steps to manage those risks

9. Implementing effective cyber security measures

10. Collaborating with your supply chain and partners

11. Planning your response to cyber incidents

Date: Tuesday 19th January 2026

Location: Newtown

Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm

Places limited Max 2 per company.

Cost: Free to attend - Digital & Employment skills bitesize training fully funded by Welsh Government

Delivered by The Cyber Innovation Hub - The Cyber Innovation Hub (CIH) is being led by Cardi: University and the University of South Wales (both recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC – part of GCHQ) for excellence in research, innovation and education) with delivery partners the Alacrity Foundation and a consortium of private and public sector partners including Airbus, Cardi: Capital Region, CGI, Thales and Welsh Government.