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.

About the program

Benefits of enrolling

Enroll your board and management team to develop cybersecurity literacy and competency across the organization.

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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.

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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.

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Accreditation

Designed to NASBA standards, offering on average 14 hours CLE credits and 8 CPE credits.

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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.

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Enterprise risk management

Enhance enterprise risk management of cybersecurity by learning tools for effective governance of significant enterprise-wide cyber risks.

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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.

Marianne Bailey
Marianne Bailey
Partner, Cybersecurity Lead, Guidehouse
Jeffrey Birnbach
Jeffrey Birnbach
Senior Partner, Managing Director, Sylint
Sandy Garfinkel
Sandy Garfinkel
Sandy Garfinkel
Margie Graves
Margie Graves
Former Federal Deputy CIO
Jessica Hebenstreit
Jessica Hebenstreit
Founder and CEO, Secitup Consulting
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson
Managing Director, Delve Risk; Former CISO, Fannie Mae
Serge Jorgensen
Serge Jorgensen
CTO, Sylint
Suzette Kent
Suzette Kent
CEO, Kent Advisory Services
Maria Roat
Maria Roat
CEO, MA Roat Consulting LLC
Masha Sedova
Masha Sedova
Co-Founder and President of Elevate Security
Dan Siciliano
Dan Siciliano
Co-Founder of the Rock Center for Corporate Governance and Chair of the Silicon Valley Directors’ Exchange (SVDX)
Myrna Soto
Myrna Soto
CEO & Founder, Apogee Executive Advisors
Dean Sysman
Dean Sysman
CEO and Co-Founder, Axonius
Peter D. Weill
Peter D. Weill
Senior Research Scientist and Chairman Emeritus, MIT CISR
Renee Wynn
Renee Wynn
Former CIO NASA, RP Wynn Consulting LLC
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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.

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A digital badge of honor

Proudly display your certification badge, showcasing your commitment to cyber risk & strategy excellence on LinkedIn.

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Prestigious certification

Upon successful completion, receive a Diligent Institute Cyber Risk & Strategy certificate to elevate your professional profile.

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Accreditation

Designed to NASBA standards, offering on average 14 hours CLE credits and 8 CPE credits

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Proxy statement language

Share your further education achievement in your next proxy statement or disclosure with sample language provided.

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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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The certification gave me a wealth of knowledge from executives that are in the public and private sector. As a cybersecurity professional and new board member of a non-profit, the certification allowed me to be introduced to a wealth of knowledge from executives from both the public and private sectors. As a woman, it gave me visibility to female executives and Board members that paved the path for me to have the opportunities I have today.
Alma Godinez, SVP – Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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