1 cohort - 2 sessions - 3 hours of joint learning: online cyber literacy training for boards and executives
This cyber literacy programme covers all actions set out in the UK Cyber Governance Code of Practice through a case-based, highly interactive format that enables participants to apply the code in realistic boardroom situations and learn from peers.
Module 1 is a prerequisite for Module 2, as the second session builds on foundations established in the first. Each module requires approximately two hours of pre-reading to support informed discussion and practical application during the live online session.
Learning Points
Module 1 - Leading for Cyber Resilience
Commission a documented view of the organisation’s attack surface, including operational technology and AI-enabled systems.
Assess initial access risks, including recent developments in Ai-enabled phishing and social engineering.
Scrutinise identity and access management for human users and AI agents and get assurance that access, privilege and authentication controls are managed.
Prepare for the board’s role in a cyber incident.
Evaluate whether the incident response plan supports effective response, recovery and decision-making.
Interpret supply chain cyber risk and supplier assurance.
Shape a positive cyber culture with a “see it, say it, sort it” mindset.
Appraise whether role-based workforce training supports cyber resilience.
Recognise cyber regulatory trends, including data breach reporting.
Module 2 - Effective Cyber Risk Oversight
Commission an assessment of the impact of a cyber incident.
Shape a cyber strategy aligned to organisational objectives and risk exposure.
Define cyber risk appetite across the organisation’s full technology, data, AI and supplier estate.
Consider relevant cyber threats and how they could affect the organisation.
Embed security debt management into governance and remediation routines.
Interpret cyber maturity assessments and evaluate where external assurance is needed.
Appraise the organisation’s cyber target operating model, including accountability and CISO communication.
Recognise the benefits and limitations of cyber insurance.
Choose cyber metrics aligned to strategy, risk appetite and resilience priorities.
Why attend?
Designed for effective cyber governance
Every element of this programme is designed for intelligent, sceptical and time-constrained board directors and executives. There is no technical deep-dive and no patronising simplification.
Instead, the training focuses on the conceptual clarity, sharper questions and practical confidence boards need to govern cyber risk effectively, in line with the expectations of the UK Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
Interactive and applied
Both modules combine structured teaching with practical, case-based discussion. You will cover the key concepts and all actions of the Cyber Governance Code of Practice, while also working through realistic boardroom scenarios with fellow participants.
The cohort format is deliberately interactive, allowing participants to learn from each other’s questions, experience and perspectives. Discussions will be held under the Chatham House Rule to support open and constructive exchange.
Certificate of completion
Every attendee receives a certificate documenting their cyber literacy training.
This provides useful evidence for governance records, board effectiveness reviews, director development plans and regulatory compliance discussions.
Practical takeaways
You will leave with board-ready challenge questions, a practical framework for strengthening your organisation’s cyber governance, and clearer instincts for spotting weak cyber governance.
The aim is not to turn directors into cyber specialists. It is to help you exercise better judgement, ask stronger questions and engage more confidently with technology leaders and assurance providers.
Booking for two or more participants?
If two or more people from the same organisation would like to attend, please contact Susanne.Alfs[at]acoyvis.com for a discount code.