Session Outline
1. The Threat Landscape Today
- Who attacks organisations and why
- Common attack methods explained simply
- Industry-specific threats and trends
- The business impact of security incidents
2. Inside a Cyber Attack
- Live demonstration: how attackers operate
- Social engineering and human vulnerabilities
- Technical exploits in plain language
- Why traditional defences often fail
3. Leadership Responsibilities
- Legal and regulatory obligations
- The board’s role in cybersecurity oversight
- Building a security-aware culture
- Incident response: leadership decisions that matter
4. Evaluating Your Security Posture
- Understanding security assessments and audits
- Interpreting risk reports and dashboards
- Questions to ask your security team
- Benchmarking against peers and standards
5. Investment and Resource Decisions
- Prioritising security spending
- Build vs. buy vs. outsource decisions
- Insurance and risk transfer options
- Measuring security programme effectiveness
6. Scenario Exercise: Incident Response
- A simulated breach unfolds
- Teams make leadership decisions in real-time
- Debrief on choices and consequences
Outcomes for Participants
- Understand current cyber threats and attack methods
- Fulfil oversight responsibilities with confidence
- Ask informed questions about security posture
- Make better decisions about security investments