5 interactive modules · 20 min · knowledge checks + final assessment
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Tier 2 training for board directors and executives on cybersecurity governance. Five modules (~20 minutes total): why cybersecurity matters to boards (fiduciary duty, shareholder value, M&A implications, personal liability), your role as a director (oversight, not execution, what to ask, what not to micromanage), 10 specific questions to ask your CISO (with examples of good vs. red-flag answers), 10 red flags that indicate governance problems (CISO reporting to IT, no incident response testing, board not discussing security, under-resourcing, CISO burnout, turnover, etc.), and good practices that strong companies use (quarterly agenda, clear CISO role, audit committee engagement, incident escalation protocols, cyber insurance review, roadmap with funding, tabletops, vendor risk oversight, regulatory alignment, empowered CISO). Grounded in Delaware corporate law and real board experiences.
What's included
- 5 modules (~20 min total) as HTML5
- 10-question final assessment with score interpretation
- 10 specific CISO questions with good/bad answer examples
- 10 red flags checklist for governance problems
- 10 good practices for strong board oversight
- Fiduciary duty primer for directors
- Incident escalation protocol template
Who it's for
- Board directors and board observers
- Audit committee members
- Executive leaders (CEO, CFO, general counsel)
- Organizations wanting to strengthen board governance of cybersecurity
Available formats
Responsive, self-contained course — works on any device. Includes knowledge checks and a scored final assessment.
SCORM 1.2 & 2004 package for your LMS (Workday, Cornerstone, Docebo, Litmos, and more) — tracks completion and assessment scores.
Licensing
Single-organization license. Unlimited board members and executives within one company. Governance practices are customizable.
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