
Cyber Risk Intelligence
for Boards, Leaders
& Their Teams
Delivered by internationally recognised experts through ICTTF and the EU Cyber Academy. Closed-cohort, bespoke sessions designed for decision-makers who need clarity, not jargon — and for the professionals who must implement and sustain compliance.
Board-Level Clarity
Translate regulatory complexity into accountable leadership decisions.
Regulatory Confidence
Understand obligations across DORA, NIS2, the EU AI Act and cyber governance.
Practical Implementation
Equip the teams responsible for embedding, evidencing and sustaining compliance.
The Governance Gap is a Liability
Regulation does not wait. DORA, NIS2, and the EU AI Act impose legal obligations on boards and senior management — not just IT departments. Generic courses do not address your organisation's specific risk profile, sector, or governance structure.
Regulatory Accountability Has Moved to the Boardroom
NIS2 and DORA place explicit personal liability on directors and C-suite officers. Your board must be informed, not just informed about.
Generic Training Leaves Gaps That Auditors Find
Our programmes are mapped to your sector, your risk register, and your current maturity — delivering evidence of genuine competence.
Confidential Environment for Candid Discussion
Closed-cohort sessions allow your leadership to speak openly about real risks, incidents, and gaps — without external exposure.
Directors and senior management are now personally accountable under NIS2 for the adequacy of their organisation's cyber risk management. Awareness is no longer sufficient — demonstrable competence is required.
Training Designed for Every Level of Oversight
From half-day board briefings that cut through regulatory complexity, to multi-session professional programmes that build measurable team capability — all delivered privately, on your terms.
A focused executive briefing equipping your board and senior leadership to understand DORA obligations, oversight responsibilities, and the governance framework your organisation must demonstrate.
- DORA scope, obligations & enforcement timeline
- ICT risk management framework requirements
- Third-party & supply chain risk oversight
- Incident reporting obligations for leadership
- Board-level questions you must be able to answer
- Resilience testing: TLPT oversight responsibilities
Designed specifically for non-technical directors and executives, this briefing translates NIS2's risk management and reporting obligations into board-level governance language and decision-making frameworks.
- NIS2 personal liability provisions explained
- Essential vs. Important entity classification
- 10 mandatory security measures: board oversight
- Incident reporting: 24h / 72h / 30-day obligations
- Supply chain security governance responsibilities
- Regulatory scrutiny and enforcement expectations
A comprehensive programme for CISOs, security managers, compliance officers, and operational teams responsible for implementing and sustaining NIS2 compliance across the organisation.
- Full NIS2 technical requirements deep-dive
- Gap assessment methodology & remediation planning
- Incident response & reporting procedures
- Supply chain security programme design
- Evidence collection & audit preparation
- Liaison between technical teams and board
The EU AI Act introduces risk-based obligations for organisations deploying or developing AI systems. This briefing helps boards understand their governance role and the compliance obligations now active.
- AI Act risk classification: prohibited, high, limited, minimal
- High-risk AI system obligations for your sector
- Governance, accountability & human oversight
- Data governance and transparency obligations
- Enforcement timeline & penalty framework
- Intersection with GDPR, NIS2 and DORA
Drawing directly on Paul C Dwyer's acclaimed work, this masterclass gives boards the frameworks, language, and oversight tools to govern cyber risk with the same rigour as financial risk.
- Cyber risk as a board-level strategic risk
- The 5 questions every director must ask
- Cyber risk appetite: setting and monitoring
- CISO to Board communication frameworks
- Crisis oversight: your role during an incident
- Regulatory convergence: DORA / NIS2 / AI Act
We design closed-cohort training programmes from the ground up — mapped to your sector, your regulatory obligations, your team's current maturity, and your timeline.
- Pre-programme assessment and scoping
- Content tailored to your sector and risk profile
- In-person, virtual or hybrid delivery
- Private facilitated tabletop exercises available
- Ongoing advisory access options
- CPD-aligned certification where required
Flexible Formats. Uncompromising Quality.
All programmes are delivered exclusively to your organisation. No shared cohorts, no off-the-shelf content.
In-Person Delivery
On-site at your premises, boardroom, or a venue of your choice. Available across Ireland, the UK, EU, and internationally. Ideal for board-level sessions where confidentiality and focus are paramount.
Virtual & Hybrid
Fully interactive virtual sessions for distributed leadership teams. Secure, private platforms with the same expert facilitation as in-person delivery — without the logistical overhead.
Programme Series
Multi-session programmes delivered over weeks or months, building knowledge progressively. Includes interim check-ins and Q&A access between sessions.
From Enquiry to Delivery
Initial Consultation
We discuss your organisation's regulatory landscape, team composition, and specific objectives.
Programme Design
Content, format, duration, and delivery method are tailored to your needs. An outline is provided for approval.
Delivery
Expert-led sessions delivered privately to your team, with facilitated discussion, case studies, and practical frameworks.
Post-Programme Support
Documentation, action frameworks, and optional follow-on advisory or further sessions available.
Expert-Led. Practitioner-Built.
This is not off-the-shelf compliance training. It is delivered by people who work at the intersection of regulation, intelligence, and real-world cyber risk every day.
30+ Years of Practitioner Expertise
Led by Paul C Dwyer, globally recognised cybersecurity authority and author of Cyber Risk Leadership and The Art of Cyber Risk Oversight.
NATO & NCA Advisory Experience
Faculty with direct experience advising national and international security bodies — bringing real intelligence context to regulatory training.
ICTTF Global Network
Access to the International Cyber Threat Task Force's global intelligence and practitioner community, informing every programme with current threat context.
EU Regulatory Specialists
Deep expertise across DORA, NIS2, and the EU AI Act — including implementation experience, not just interpretation.
Board-Fluent Delivery
Content designed for how boards and executives actually make decisions — not how regulators write legislation.
Absolute Discretion
All engagements are conducted under strict confidentiality. Your organisation's risk profile stays private.
Ready to Brief Your Board?
Tell us your organisation's priorities and we will design the right programme for your team — confidentially and without obligation.
Enquire now on: +353-(0)1-905 3263
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