Advanced Level

Enterprise Security Management

Master enterprise-level security strategy, compliance frameworks, and security leadership. Tailored for security professionals aiming for leadership roles.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Training
Program Duration 16 Weeks
Experience Level Advanced
Program Fee €1,950

Executive Focus

Leadership and strategy

Next Cohort

July 10, 2025

Exclusive Group

Maximum 10 participants

Career Impact

CISO and leadership roles

Executive-Level Security Program

Develop the expertise to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives and manage holistic security programs

Strategic Leadership

Develop the skills to build, implement, and lead comprehensive enterprise security programs aligned with business objectives.

Governance & Compliance

Master the frameworks and methodologies for establishing effective security governance structures and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Security Economics

Learn to articulate security value in business terms, manage security budgets, and make compelling cases for security investments.

Your Career Trajectory

Position yourself for executive security leadership roles

Security Manager

Current level for many of our participants, managing security teams and programs within specific domains.

Security Operations Team Management Tactical Planning

Director of Security

The next career step, overseeing multiple security domains and developing security strategy aligned with business goals.

Security Strategy Enterprise Risk Budget Management

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The ultimate security leadership role, acting as a business executive responsible for the organization's overall security posture.

Executive Leadership Board Communication Strategic Direction

Leadership Competencies

Develop the executive skills required for senior security leadership

Executive Communication

Board-level presentations 95%
Translating technical concepts 90%
Crisis communication 85%

Security Economics

Security budget management 90%
ROI calculation for security 85%
Resource allocation 90%

Strategic Leadership

Security program development 95%
Business alignment 90%
Security culture development 85%

Governance & Compliance

Framework implementation 95%
Regulatory navigation 90%
Policy development 85%

Program Modules

A comprehensive curriculum focused on security leadership and strategy

1

Enterprise Security Leadership

Develop the competencies required to lead security at the executive level. Understand the role of the CISO and how to effectively integrate security into organizational leadership.

The evolving role of the CISO
Security leadership frameworks
Building and leading security teams
Executive communication strategies

Executive Workshop:

Developing a 100-day CISO strategy plan for a simulated organization

2

Security Strategy & Program Development

Create comprehensive security strategies aligned with business objectives. Learn methodologies for developing, implementing, and maturing enterprise security programs.

Security strategy frameworks and methodologies
Program maturity models and assessment
Business alignment and enablement
Security roadmap development

Executive Workshop:

Creating a three-year security strategy and roadmap for a financial services organization

3

Enterprise Risk Management

Master advanced risk management methodologies for identifying, assessing, and managing security risks at an enterprise level. Learn to facilitate risk-based decision making across the organization.

Enterprise risk frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 31000)
Quantitative risk assessment methods
Risk governance and risk committees
Integrating security risk with enterprise risk

Executive Workshop:

Conducting a board-level risk presentation with quantitative risk analysis

4

Security Governance & Compliance

Establish effective security governance structures and navigate complex regulatory environments. Develop capabilities to manage compliance across multiple frameworks and jurisdictions.

Cybersecurity governance frameworks
EU and Cyprus regulatory landscape (GDPR, NIS2)
Integrated compliance management
Security policy framework development

Executive Workshop:

Designing a governance structure and developing an integrated compliance program

5

Security Economics & Budgeting

Develop skills to manage security investments effectively and communicate security value in business terms. Learn methodologies for budgeting, ROI calculation, and resource allocation.

Security program budgeting and financial planning
ROI and business case development
Cost-benefit analysis for security initiatives
Resource allocation strategies

Executive Workshop:

Creating and defending a security budget proposal with ROI justifications

6

Security Architecture & Technology Strategy

Develop a strategic approach to security architecture and technology selection. Learn to evaluate, select, and govern security technologies aligned with business requirements and risk priorities.

Enterprise security architecture frameworks
Technology roadmap development
Security technology evaluation and selection
Emerging technology assessment

Executive Workshop:

Developing a security technology roadmap aligned with business objectives

Program Format

Designed for working professionals seeking to advance to executive security roles

Flexible Schedule

Weekend-focused sessions with options for evening classes to accommodate working professionals.

  • 4-hour weekend sessions
  • Optional evening workshops
  • 16-week program duration

Interactive Learning

Engage with expert-led discussions, case studies, and executive workshops focused on real-world challenges.

  • Executive-led case studies
  • Strategic simulation exercises
  • Peer-to-peer learning

Executive Capstone

Complete a comprehensive security strategy project applicable to your organization or sector.

  • Personalized capstone project
  • Executive mentorship
  • Final executive presentation

Executive Faculty

Learn from experienced CISOs and security executives

Dragoslav Serbović

Program Director & Former CISO

Over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership across financial services and critical infrastructure. Former CISO of a major Balkan bank with extensive board-level experience.

Svetlana Karpatiova

Security Governance Expert

Specializes in security governance and compliance with deep experience implementing frameworks across regulated industries. Advises multiple Eastern European organizations on security governance.

Miroslav Balticzki

Security Strategy Consultant

Former security executive who now advises organizations on security strategy and program development. Brings practical experience from implementing security programs across multiple sectors.

Katerina Slovenska

Risk Management Specialist

Expert in enterprise risk management with specific focus on security risk quantification. Helps organizations translate technical risks into business terms for executive decision-making.

Training Cyprus's Next Generation of Security Leaders

As Cyprus continues to establish itself as a regional business and technology hub, the demand for executive-level cybersecurity leadership has never been greater. Our Enterprise Security Management program addresses this critical need by developing the next generation of security leaders capable of protecting Cyprus's digital economy.

This advanced program is specifically designed for security professionals looking to transition into strategic leadership roles such as CISO or Security Director. Unlike technical security courses, our curriculum focuses on the business aspects of security, including governance, risk management, compliance, and security economics—all tailored to the unique regulatory and business environment of Cyprus and the broader European Union.

Our faculty brings decades of executive security leadership experience from across the financial services, telecommunications, and government sectors within Cyprus and across Europe. This provides participants with invaluable insights into regional security challenges and effective strategies for navigating Cyprus's specific cybersecurity landscape.

The program's executive format accommodates working professionals, with weekend-focused sessions and flexible learning options. The curriculum is deeply practical, centered around real-world case studies and a personalized capstone project that allows participants to apply strategic security concepts directly to their organizations.

Graduates of our Enterprise Security Management program join an exclusive network of security leaders across Cyprus, gaining access to ongoing professional development opportunities and executive connections that further strengthen their leadership capabilities. For security professionals ready to advance to the executive level, this program provides the strategic vision, business acumen, and leadership skills needed to succeed in top security roles.

Program Investment

Advance your career to executive security leadership

Enterprise Security Management

16-week executive program

€1,950 / program fee

Next Available Cohorts:

July 10, 2025

Weekend Format

Accepting Applications
September 15, 2025

Hybrid Format

Accepting Applications
January 12, 2026

Executive Schedule

Early Interest List

Program Includes:

64 hours of executive instruction

Executive mentorship program

Personalized capstone project

Executive networking events

Comprehensive course materials

Executive leadership certification

Payment Options:

Full Payment

€1,950 one-time payment

Installment Plan

€650 deposit + 3 monthly payments of €450

Corporate Sponsorship

Employer payment options with group discounts available

Admission Process

This executive program has a selective admission process to ensure a cohort of experienced security professionals. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions typically made within two weeks.

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Application Process

Join a selective cohort of future security leaders

1

Online Application

Submit your professional profile and statement of intent

2

Experience Review

Assessment of security experience and leadership potential

3

Executive Interview

Discussion with program faculty to assess fit and goals

4

Admission Decision

Notification within two weeks of completing process

Application Requirements

Minimum 5 years of IT/security experience

With at least 2 years in a security management role

Professional security certification

Such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent experience

Statement of intent

Explaining career goals and how the program aligns with them

Professional references

Two professional references from security or IT leadership

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