Curriculum covers cybersecurity and business leadership topics including communication, culture, and governance. Credit: Jonas Jacobsson Cybersecurity advisory firm ISTARI is partnering with the Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) at the University of Cambridge to deliver global education aimed at elevating technical cybersecurity leaders into “transformative business leaders.” The Navigator program features four days of in-person learning led by an academic faculty alongside industry-leading experts, the two parties said.The curriculum is based on ISTARI’s proprietary framework for building cyber-resilient organizations and covers cybersecurity and business leadership development topics, combining leading theory and best practices.Modern cybersecurity leaders are expected to be more than just technical security experts. They must be business leaders, too. They need to understand and communicate how security fits into wider business-related matters, aligning cybersecurity as a business enabler that supports profit and growth. This requires a solid understanding of many different business factors to protect key business functions, build healthy cybersecurity awareness and culture, and secure buy-in and support from the board and general workforce. Curriculum covers cybersecurity-business communication, culture, governanceThe program includes keynotes, breakout groups, action-led learning, and interactive sessions where participants will explore topics including cyber risk and governance, resilience strategies, and how to change organizational culture, according to a press release. The topics covered and key learnings include:How to prevent a crisis from becoming a catastropheBuilding a strong culture of cyber resilienceInfluence and communication for leadersCorporate governance and cyber riskCollective leadership in a connected worldThe cost for the ISTARI Academy Navigator Program is £7,500. The next programs will take place in Deer Valley, Utah, United States (September 18-22), at the University of Cambridge Campus in the UK (October 16-20), and in Tokyo, Japan (April 2024). Security leaders need business-related skills to achieve cyber resilienceCyber resilience will not be realized if security leaders do not effectively work with CEOs and the rest of the business to achieve it, said Rashmy Chatterjee, CEO of ISTARI. “Cybersecurity is one of the most systemically important challenges decision-makers are facing. In a globally interconnected world, no single entity can solve cybersecurity challenges alone.”The CJBS-ISTARI partnership is built on a shared desire to support individuals, organizations, and society through the business of resilient transformation, added Dr. Simon Learmount, director of the University of Cambridge’s MBA program at the CJBS. “Cyber resilience is one of the modern world’s most important concerns. We look forward to challenging and coaching business leaders from around the world to help them find new answers and share knowledge that will secure our digital future.”The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently updated its Cybersecurity Toolkit for Boards designed to help board members understand and govern cyber risk more effectively. Related content news analysis Massive security hole in VPNs shows their shortcomings as a defensive measure Researchers found a deep, unpatchable flaw in virtual private networks dubbed Tunnelvision can allow attackers to siphon off data without any indication that they are there. By Evan Schuman May 08, 2024 8 mins Threat and Vulnerability Management Data and Information Security Network Security news DocGo says hackers stole patient data in a recent cyberattack The attack compromised some healthcare data with no material or financial losses, the company said. By Shweta Sharma May 08, 2024 3 mins Data Breach Hacking news Google, Meta, Spotify accused of flouting Apple’s device fingerprinting rules Security researchers allege that several apps are collecting data from iOS devices, violating Apple’s policy on device fingerprinting. By Gyana Swain May 08, 2024 7 mins Mobile Security Application Security news analysis Kinsing crypto mining campaign targets 75 cloud-native applications Five years after being discovered, the Kinsing cryptojacking operation remains very active against organizations, employing daily probes for vulnerable applications using an ever-growing list of exploits. By Lucian Constantin May 08, 2024 6 mins Cryptocurrency Malware Application Security PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe