Fundamentals of cybersecurity strategy & governance
Approach cybersecurity strategically to keep the organization resilient to cyber risks in the mid-long term

Developing cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organizations
To protect organizations against current cyber threats, business leaders need to gain specific knowledge and tools. Participants will learn about the potential business impacts of current cyber risks and what is required to counter them from an organizational perspective.
Based on this knowledge, acquired through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical case studies, participants will learn how to develop cybersecurity strategies that align with the existing business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Who should apply
The program is aimed at professionals, whether in technical or non-technical roles, seeking to deepen their knowledge of the current cyber risk and cybersecurity scenario;
Executives interested in understanding how to build cybersecurity practices that can effectively protect the business models of their organizations;
Business leaders who are, or plan to get, involved in decision-making and strategic planning related to cybersecurity.
SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate
To navigate the evolution of the macroeconomic landscape and organizations, it is essential to broaden your managerial skills. Education plays a central role in this process. Together with our Program Advisors, you can design the learning path that best suits your needs, choosing from various formats to shape your professional growth.


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.
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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
- 02 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 07 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 09 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 14 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 16 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 21 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
- 23 ottobre 2025Online Live14:00 - 16:00
Asynchronous
10 hours
(estimated time) of 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 “ALUMNI20” in the notes section. Remember that without this indication, the discount will not be applicable.
Women are good for business
The educational dimension is one of the tangible levers that we can provide to men, women, and our organizations to truly make a difference, to have an impact. Providing education means offering a concrete tool for change and social transformation. To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2026: 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.
Early Bird
A 10% reduction on the program fees offered to applications sent in by 1 September 2025.
Custom training programs
In the case of training 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.
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