Cyber Risk & Strategy Certification
Get certified to oversee cyber risk & strategy with Diligent Institute, the leading provider of board education.
About the program
With increased pressure from regulators for board members to upskill in cybersecurity, now is the time to build your competency. Currently, only 12% of the S&P 500 board members have experience as cyber security professionals according to research from Diligent Institute and Night Dragon highlighting the need for major transformation.
The Diligent Cyber Risk & Strategy Certification teaches cyber literacy for corporate directors to effectively govern significant enterprise-wide cyber risks and have meaningful conversations with management.
Delve into five courses, including a cybersecurity-simulated tabletop exercise, packed full of curated content, stimulating videos from experts, reflection exercises and quizzes. Then, complete the examination and continue to join monthly virtual roundtables to reinforce your learning. The program is expected to take approximately 15 hours to complete.
Benefits of enrolling
Enroll your board and management team to develop cybersecurity literacy and competency across the organization.
Regulatory requirements
Meet the SEC’s cybersecurity rules requiring public companies to describe the board’s oversight of cyber risks and management’s role and expertise in assessing and managing cyber risk.
CISA recommended training
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends this program to help organizations find a way to educate board members on cyber literacy.
Accreditation
Designed to NASBA standards, offering on average 14 hours CLE credits and 8 CPE credits.
Skills gap
Meet the SEC’s cybersecurity rules requiring public companies to describe the board’s oversight of cyber risks and management’s role and expertise in assessing and managing cyber risk.
Enterprise risk management
Enhance enterprise risk management of cybersecurity by learning tools for effective governance of significant enterprise-wide cyber risks.
Shareholder demands
Address shareholder demands and get ready for proxy season to disclose your further education.
Speakers
Learn from subject matter experts who deliver insightful sessions on topics such as cybersecurity policy and governance, cyber risk management and incident handling.
Learn from subject matter experts who deliver insightful sessions on topics such as cybersecurity policy and governance, cyber risk management and incident handling.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the program, you will gain skills in:
Regulation
Recognize the breadth and complexity of the cyber risk landscape and regulatory environment.
Management
Become effective at overseeing cyber and digital strategies, including the risks and opportunities inherent in emerging technologies.
Frameworks
Become aware of cyber risk assessments and key enterprise risk management frameworks, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Oversight
Become more confident embracing your role in cyber risk oversight as a board member, executive or other leader.
Strategy & Tools
Identify effective cyber risk management strategies and common technical tools and controls.
Incident Response
Identify how to respond to a cyber incident in the real world.
Courses
The program is avaliable as a self-paced e-learning experience and includes 5 courses with in-depth videos, curated readings and quizzes. You will also have access to an interactive tabletop exercise and final comprehensive exam.
Graduation
Share your Cyber Risk & Strategy Certification upon graduation.
A digital badge of honor
Proudly display your certification badge, showcasing your commitment to cyber risk & strategy excellence on LinkedIn.
Prestigious certification
Upon successful completion, receive a Diligent Institute Cyber Risk & Strategy certificate to elevate your professional profile.
Accreditation
Designed to NASBA standards, offering on average 14 hours CLE credits and 8 CPE credits
Proxy statement language
Share your further education achievement in your next proxy statement or disclosure with sample language provided.
Shareholder demands
Address shareholder demands and get ready for proxy season to disclosre your further education.
Continuing professional education accreditation details
The Diligent Institute Cyber Risk & Strategy Certification is a unique e-learning program that teaches cyber literacy for corporate directors to effectively govern significant enterprise wide cyber risks and have meaningful conversations with management.
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