Training course on Cyber Threat Intelligence for Executives

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence for Executives
Overview:
Understanding the fundamentals of CTI from a strategic leadership perspective.
Key Focus Areas:
Definition and components of cyber threat intelligence
Strategic vs. tactical CTI: what executives need to know
The value of intelligence-driven cybersecurity decision-making
Case studies of executive decisions based on threat intelligence
Threat intelligence maturity models
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the role and importance of CTI in executive decision-making and strategic planning.

Module 2: Cyber Threat Landscape and Emerging Risks
Overview:
Analyzing current and future threats to inform organizational strategy.
Key Focus Areas:
Global and industry-specific threat trends
Threat actors: nation-states, cybercriminals, hacktivists, insider threats
Emerging technologies and their associated risks (AI, IoT, cloud)
Impact analysis: operational, financial, and reputational consequences
Scenario-based threat modeling for strategic planning
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to interpret emerging cyber threats and understand potential organizational impacts.

Module 3: Strategic Application of Cyber Threat Intelligence
Overview:
Using CTI to inform executive decisions and organizational risk management.
Key Focus Areas:
Aligning CTI with business objectives and risk appetite
Intelligence-driven decision-making frameworks
Prioritizing investments in cybersecurity initiatives
Translating technical intelligence into actionable business insights
Integrating CTI into enterprise risk management and business continuity planning
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn how to leverage CTI to support strategic and operational cybersecurity decisions.

Module 4: Governance, Compliance, and Intelligence Sharing
Overview:
Ensuring CTI practices support regulatory and governance obligations.
Key Focus Areas:
Regulatory frameworks relevant to threat intelligence (GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, industry standards)
Establishing intelligence-sharing partnerships and collaborations
Governance structures for CTI programs
Reporting and compliance requirements for executives
Metrics and KPIs for CTI effectiveness
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to govern CTI initiatives effectively while meeting compliance and regulatory obligations.

Module 5: Executive Communication and Decision-Making During Cyber Threats
Overview:
Enhancing executive communication and strategic response during cyber incidents.
Key Focus Areas:
Communicating risks to boards, stakeholders, and regulators
Scenario planning and decision-making under uncertainty
Incident escalation, crisis management, and executive oversight
Integrating CTI into crisis response and continuity planning
Lessons learned from past executive-level threat responses
Learning Outcome:
Participants will develop the skills to make informed, strategic decisions and communicate effectively during cyber threats and incidents.
Practical Exercises
Case study simulations of real-world cyber incidents for executive decision-making
Threat intelligence interpretation workshops
Scenario-based strategic planning exercises
Stakeholder communication and reporting drills