Fundamentals of cyber resilience
Building the foundations of cyber resilience
In today’s evolving threat landscape, organizations must go beyond basic defenses. This program equips business leaders with essential knowledge and strategic insights to understand and counter modern cyber risks.
Through a dynamic blend of theory and real-world case studies, participants will explore the business impact of cyber threats and learn how to design cybersecurity strategies that not only mitigate risk but also align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Who should apply
The program is aimed at technical or non-technical professionals looking to deepen their understanding of today’s cyber risk landscape.
It’s also a good fit for executives aiming to build effective cybersecurity practices or business leaders involved (or planning to be involved) in strategic decision-making related to cybersecurity.
SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate
To navigate today’s evolving macroeconomic landscape and organizational change, it is essential to broaden managerial capabilities. Learning plays a central role in this journey.
An initial conversation with our Program Advisors is a required step to design a coherent learning path, clarify objectives and participation options, and to be eligible to earn the Certificate. From there, participants can choose the learning format that best supports their professional development.
Program Advisory
Learning is never a linear journey—it is a path built together, combining specific learning needs with practical tools tailored to individual challenges. Contact our team of Program Advisors, and together we will design the ideal learning path for you or your team, ensuring alignment with your goals.
Your benefits:
A dedicated orientation meeting, either in-person or remotely, to identify learning needs and create a customized plan. Throughout the course, you will experience a tailored welcome to introduce you to the program and foster networking between participants and instructors. Upon completion, your evaluation will become a valuable contribution for continuous improvement of the offering.
How your organization benefits:
Advisory on the program with HR managers to analyze organizational needs and develop personalized projects. Ongoing progress monitoring and a final follow-up to share results and gather feedback, ensuring constant alignment with pre-set goals.
Get in touch with Cristina Popescu
Structure and contents
The program is divided into 4 pillars, with a total duration of 24 hours. The training course is aimed at maximizing the involvement of participants through the alternation of synchronous (“live”) and asynchronous sessions (self-available to participants).
Why is cybersecurity relevant for managers? Introducing the current cyber context
How to develop a cybersecurity strategy? Translating business drivers into cyber objectives
How to structure cybersecurity? Building capacity through governance and culture
How to deal with cyber in practice? Learning from past experiences
Calendar and information
Calendar
- 01 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 06 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 08 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 13 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 15 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 20 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 22 ottobre 2026Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- Asynchronous
10 hours
activities to be completed between synchronous sessions
Fees
€1.500 + VAT
The fee is exclusive of VAT and includes course materials and working breakfasts.
Special payment terms
Bocconi Alumni
Bocconi Alumni are entitled to a 20% reduction on participation fees. To take advantage of the discount, please enter your Alumnus status when registering by indicating “ALUMNI 20” in the notes section. Remember that without this indication, the discount will not be applicable.
Women are good for business
To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2027 a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.
Multiple enrollments
Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20% discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.
Corporate education programs
In the case of learning needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.
Partnerships and channel agreements
SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.
By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.
Program Direction
From state-sponsored attacks crippling critical infrastructure to cybercriminals disrupting global supply chains, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern – it's a Boardroom imperative. As threats escalate and new regulations like NIS2, DORA and CRA take hold, organizations must embrace strateg...
