Gitex Africa

Cybersecurity Leadership Masterclass: Policy, Frameworks, and Governance

3 Training Sessions & Interactive Workshop (9 CPE Credits)

Session 1
Wednesday, 8 April, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hours)

This session explores how to clearly understand, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risks and the policies designed to manage them. Participants will learn how to translate technical findings into business-aligned insights and how to effectively define, communicate, and enforce cybersecurity policies across their organizations.

Session 2
Thursday, 9 April, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 hours)

Security Frameworks and Going Deeper into the CIS Controls

This session provides a practical overview of leading cybersecurity frameworks and explores how they help organizations structure and strengthen their cybersecurity programs. It includes a deeper dive into the CIS Controls and demonstrates how organizations can prioritize implementation and reduce cyber risk in a measurable way.

Session 3
Interactive Workshop
Thursday, 9 April, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hours)

CISO Challenge: Identify, Protect, Detect and Respond

This interactive workshop places participants in the role of cybersecurity leadership responding to real-world threat scenarios. Attendees will navigate crisis situations, make strategic decisions under pressure, and explore how leadership choices impact organizational resilience, security posture, and reputation.

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