Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: The Role of the Board
Training Topic: Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: The Role of the Board
Introduction:
In an era marked by technological advancements and increasing digitalization, the protection of sensitive information is paramount. Organizations face evolving threats to data security, making it imperative for boards to understand and actively engage in strategies for safeguarding against cyber threats. The “Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: The Role of the Board” training is designed to empower board members with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of data privacy and cybersecurity.
Objectives of the Training:
The participants of this training will:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of current cybersecurity threats, data privacy challenges, and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing data protection.
- Explore the potential impact of data breaches on business operations, reputation, and stakeholder trust, emphasizing the strategic role of the board in proactively addressing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
- Delve into best practices for integrating cybersecurity into the organization’s overarching risk management strategy, including the creation of a robust incident response plan.
- Discuss the importance of fostering a cybersecurity-aware culture within the organization and offer tools and frameworks for evaluating and enhancing the board’s cybersecurity literacy.
- Develop strategies for incorporating cybersecurity considerations into the board’s governance structure, ensuring ongoing vigilance, adaptability, and informed decision-making.
Training Outlines
Session 1: Understanding the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Landscape
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Opportunity, Threat, and Challenges.
- Legal and regulatory frameworks governing data protection.
- Case Study on Data Breaches; Their impact on business operations and reputation.
- The role of the board in mitigating cybersecurity risks.
Session 2: Building a Cyber-Resilient Board
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Best practices for integrating cybersecurity into the organization’s overall risk management strategy.
- Creating a robust incident response plan.
- Fostering a cybersecurity-aware culture within the organization.
- Tools and Frameworks for evaluating and enhancing the board’s cybersecurity literacy.
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Venue: Virtual
Training Fee: NGN200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only).
Time: 10am – 3pm
Who Should Attend:
- Board members
- Executive leadership
- Legal and Compliance Officers
Key Takeaways:
Participants will leave the training with:
- Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity threats and data privacy regulations.
- Awareness of the legal obligations and potential consequences for non-compliance.
- Understanding of the interconnectedness of data privacy, cybersecurity, and overall business resilience.
- Insights into cultivating a cybersecurity-conscious organizational culture.
- Tools for assessing and improving the board’s cybersecurity literacy.