Cyber Leadership for Boards

Cybersecurity is now a boardroom issue. With regulators tightening oversight and threats evolving rapidly, boards and executives must understand cyber risk not just as a compliance burden, but as a business enabler.

Duration1.5 Days

FormatIn-Person / Virtual

LevelExecutive

Overview

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem, it's a strategic business imperative that requires active board and C-suite engagement. This comprehensive two-day programme equips senior leaders with the knowledge and frameworks needed to effectively govern cybersecurity risk, ask the right questions, and drive resilient organisational strategies.

Through a blend of expert instruction, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain practical insights into threat landscapes, regulatory requirements, incident response, and cyber resilience planning. You'll leave with actionable frameworks and the confidence to lead cybersecurity initiatives at the highest organisational levels.

What You'll Learn

Understand Cyber Risk in Business Context

Translate technical cyber risks into business impact, financial exposure, and strategic implications for decision-making.

Strengthen Governance & Oversight Frameworks

Implement board-level cybersecurity governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and accountability frameworks.

Navigate Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Understand evolving regulatory landscape including data protection laws, incident disclosure obligations, and liability exposure.

Build Organisational Cyber Resilience

Develop strategies for incident response, business continuity, and recovery that minimize disruption and reputational damage.

Who Should Attend

Board Members

Enhance oversight capabilities and ask informed questions about cyber risk

CXOs

CEOs, CFOs, COOs leading digital transformation and risk management

Risk & Audit Committees

Committee members managing enterprise-wide risk programmes

Regulators

Regulatory bodies overseeing cyber compliance

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction - Why Cyber Leadership Matters2 hours

Global versus Zimbabwean threat landscape
Case studies: Econet mobile money fraud cases, Zimbabwean banks facing phishing and ransomware
Regulators tightening oversight: RBZ, IPEC, POTRAZ, GDPR spillovers
From compliance burden to business enabler

Module 2: The CIA Triad - Foundation of Digital Resilience2 hours

Confidentiality: Ensuring information is only accessible to those authorised
Integrity: Safeguarding accuracy and trustworthiness of data
Availability: Guaranteeing systems and information are accessible when needed
Embedding CIA principles in board decision-making

Module 3: The Three Pillars of Cyber Leadership2 hours

Strategic Risk Insight & Cyber Reporting
Governance & Oversight: integrating cyber into enterprise risk management
Resilience & Strategic Alignment
African context: addressing cyber literacy gaps

Module 4: Bridging the Gaps2 hours

Aligning CISO, General Counsel, and the Board
Translating risk: technology to compliance to business outcomes
Overcoming siloed structures
Exercise: Roleplay scenario - simulated ransomware attack

Module 5: Cyber Risk Reporting that Resonates with Boards2 hours

The 'So What?' factor for directors
How to present cyber dashboards
Framing cyber as an enabler of customer trust
ROI and competitive benchmarking

Module 6: The Legal & Regulatory Lens2 hours

Cyber as a compliance and liability issue
Data Protection laws in Zimbabwe (Cyber Security and Data Protection Act, 2021)
Lessons from GDPR, NIS2, DORA
Board fiduciary duty and personal liability

Meet Your Instructors

Siwa Mautsa

Governance SME | Associate Trainer, Advisory

Siwa is a technology governance expert with over 35 years in assurance and advisory, specialising in helping boards and executives integrate IT risk management and governance disciplines into strategic decision-making.