Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme

Over the past 20 years, the rise of digital technology has transformed interactions and escalated the global challenge of securing cyberspace. The more sophisticated technology becomes, the greater the threat of a severe cyber attack.

The Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme prepares you to anticipate and mitigate cyber risks, build resilience in your business strategies and safeguard your organisation’s future. You will develop the expertise to analyse and respond strategically to cyber threats, communicate cyber risks, solutions and ROI confidently at board level and embed cyber security into your organisation’s culture and operations.

The programme blends interactive content and live sessions, cutting-edge Oxford research, real-world case studies and interactive cyber defence simulations. The insights gained can be applied immediately to your role.

Who is this programme for?

Designed for executives, managers and directors in private or public sector financial services, as well as professionals responsible for consumer data or data privacy compliance. You and your peers will be:

Executives, managers and directors in private or public sector financial services
Experienced professionals responsible for consumer data or compliance with data privacy regulations
Leaders responsible for shaping organisational strategy in the face of cyber security and cyber resilience

The course is purposefully designed for busy professionals to balance their professional and personal commitments.

What you’ll gain

A comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat landscape to respond proactively to new vulnerabilities
An overview of the emerging trends and innovations in cyber security
An enhanced approach to crisis preparedness, including managing and mitigating real-world cyber incidents
Effective frameworks for integrating cyber security and cyber resilience into your organisation’s strategy, blending effective prevention, detection and response measures with building cyber resilient operations
The confidence when conveying cyber security-related issues at board level