Cybersecurity for Leaders

• India’s cybersecurity laws and regulations

• The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000

• Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

• Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008

• Information technology rules, 2011

• Information technology rules, 2021

• Essential practices for cybersecurity professionals

• National Cyber Security Policy, 2013

• National Cyber Security Strategy, 2020

• Digital India Act, 2023

• Data protection laws in other countries

• National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC)

• ISO/IEC 27001

• Know Your Customer (KYC)

• Regulatory framework for financial and telecom sectors in India

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Cybersecurity governance models

• Developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy​

• Writing effective security policies and procedures​

• Security awareness and training programmes​

• Budgeting for cybersecurity​

• Evaluating risk exposure​

• Cybersecurity control and operations, identifying threats​

• Ethical hacking

• Incident Response (IR): Overview

• Incident Response (IR): Process

• Incident Response life cycle

• The do’s and don’ts of Incident Response

• Incident handling scenario – Ransomware

• Incident handling scenario – Malware

• Incident handling scenario - Phishing

• Crisis management

• Crisis communication and public relations

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) planning

• Benefits of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)

• Activating Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)

• Common disaster recovery teams

• Disaster classification

• Disaster recovery process

• Elements of a disaster recovery plan

• Business continuity strategies

• Timing and sequence of planning activities

• Business continuity in scenarios of threat

• BCDR: Some common mistakes to avoid

• Internal crisis management

• AI Algorithms and techniques for cybersecurity​

• Machine learning for threat detection​

• Deep learning for cybersecurity​

• AI for vulnerability assessment​

• AI and penetration testing​

• AI for incident response and security automation

• Introduction to Generative AI

• Increased risks and threats from Generative AI, innovation in cyber attacks

• Evolved threat identification through Generative AI

• Future of Generative AI and automation for containment and eradication

• Understanding emerging technologies (e.g. AI, IoT) and implementing them​

• Evolving with new cyber threats and digital business strategies​

• Evaluating and selecting latest security tools

• Cloud computing security fundamentals

• Cloud deployment models and their security implications

• Best practices and technology for securing cloud environments

• Understanding supply chain cyber risks

• Causes of cybersecurity risks in supply chain

• Supply chain attacks

• Inadvertent threats in supply chain

• Malicious insider activity

• Role of leaders in supply chain cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity supply chain risk management

• Examples of supply chain cybersecurity responses

• Creating and leading a cybersecurity team​

• Building and managing talent​

• Evaluating performance

• Delegating responsibilities and tasks​

• Addressing and resolving cultural issues

• Legal and ethical responsibilities of cybersecurity leaders

• Evolving regulations and laws

• Building long-term cyber capabilities

• Emerging threats and technologies

• Ransomware case studies, critical infra protection case studies

• Insider threats

• Zero Trust Architecture

• Social engineering attacks

To become a cybersecurity leader through the Cybersecurity for Leadership programme offered by ISB Online, you need to focus on developing strategic and leadership skills tailored to managing cybersecurity teams. The programme emphasises building a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, understanding emerging technologies like AI, and mastering compliance and risk management. You'll learn to lead cybersecurity initiatives, develop effective security strategies, and manage high-performing teams, all while navigating the evolving landscape of cyber threats and ensuring business continuity.

This programme focuses on high-demand skills in AI-driven threat detection, effective incident response and crisis management, cloud security, and compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. You’ll also learn to build and lead cybersecurity teams, implement emerging technology solutions, learn essential cybersecurity tools, and develop strategies for data protection and regulatory adherence. These skills are designed to equip leaders to address cybersecurity challenges and manage resilient, secure systems in today’s digital landscape.

Yes, AI is a critical topic covered in the ISB Online Cybersecurity for Leaders course. The curriculum addresses how Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI are transforming threat detection, response automation, and security operations. You’ll gain insight into the future of AI in cybersecurity, equipping you to make technology-forward decisions.

Absolutely. The ISB Online Cybersecurity for Leaders programme is relevant for professionals across global markets. It combines globally benchmarked best practices with regional insights, making it one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity leadership certifications for a global audience.

The programme focuses on AI-enabled hybrid workforce protection, teaching leaders how to secure distributed teams through access controls, endpoint detection, phishing defence, and incident response planning.

After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email support.india@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.

The Cybersecurity for Leaders programme equips participants with the essential knowledge to lead cybersecurity teams effectively. It covers the integration of AI and Generative AI in cybersecurity, highlighting their roles in threat detection and automated responses. The programme also addresses zero trust architecture, cloud security challenges, cybersecurity strategy development, and incident response and crisis management. Additionally, it emphasises business continuity and disaster recovery to ensure resilience post-cyberattack.

Yes, you can. The ISB Online Cybersecurity for Leaders programme is expertly designed to equip senior professionals with essential cybersecurity leadership skills in just 16 weeks. This intensive yet flexible learning experience blends strategic frameworks, real-world case studies, and live faculty sessions to help you understand cyber threats, risk management, and governance. In 4 months, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to lead cybersecurity initiatives, drive enterprise resilience, and make informed decisions at the leadership level. It’s one of the most effective cybersecurity leadership certifications for executives seeking impact in a short timeframe.

The programme has been designed with your busy schedule in mind. You will be required to commit not more than five to six hours per week enabling you to benefit from this transformative programme while fulfilling your day-to-day work responsibilities.

This programme is designed to give flexible learning given the time constraints of working professionals and contains high-quality pre-recorded videos with the globally renowned faculty from ISB. The programme contains pre-recorded videos, case studies, quizzes, assignments, discussion boards, and a capstone project.

There are live webinars with programme coordinators also called Emeritus office hours, every week for doubt-solving and any discussion regarding the curriculum. There will be live masterclasses with industry experts on top trending topics. There are no live sessions with ISB Faculty.

The ISB Online Cybersecurity for Leaders programme stands apart from generic cybersecurity courses by delivering a boardroom-level perspective on digital risk — not just technical know-how. ISB Online equips you with the strategic foresight to lead cyber resilience across the enterprise. This course is tailored for leaders who must make high-stakes decisions in an increasingly volatile digital world. Key differentiators include:

• Leadership-focused curriculum built for decision-makers

• Delivery by globally renowned ISB faculty with deep industry insights

• Coverage of emerging topics like AI in cybersecurity, zero trust, digital forensics, and compliance

• A practical learning experience featuring real-world case studies, live online doubt clearing sessions, fireside chats, essential cybersecurity tools and a strategic capstone project

Participants must receive 70% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion and become a part of the prestigious ISB Online Network. Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. You must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at isb.online@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete. This programme comes with ISB Online Network access, which allows you to network with other ISB Alumni and a host of other benefits.

You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.

Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.

Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Video lectures must be streamed via the Internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.

Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.

1. If a participant faces severe challenges in dedicating time to study the programme or has personal medical issues, a participant may request to defer the enrolment to another cohort of the same programme.

2. The participant must request to change to a future batch within 30 days after the programme commencement.

3. A participant may request a one-time deferral to the next available cohort of the same program. Such deferral is contingent upon and subject to:

   • Programme and batch availability at the discretion of the Institute and Emeritus

   • Approval of a valid deferral request with the supported document.

   • Payment of all pending programme fees as per the original programme scheduled date or Payment of the applicable non-refundable deferral fee as set forth under point (v).

4. The participant must write the deferral request to support.india@emeritus.org, specifying the reason for deferral with supporting documents.

5. The deferral request with reasons and supporting documents shall be passed on to the Institute, who reserve the absolute right to approve or deny such requests, at its discretion.

6. Participants may be offered a deferment under the condition that they pay the full fees as per the original payment plan. Once the payment is completed, the deferment will be processed. However, if a participant wishes to defer the payment plan as well, they will be required to pay the fee, collectively referred to as the "non-refundable deferral fee" of Rs 10,000 + taxes for certificate courses and Rs 20,000 + taxes for senior executive programmes, along with the programme fee differential amount between the two cohorts.

7. For the payment plan deferment option, the participant will have 5 (five) business days to pay the deferral fee from the date of deferral approval by the Institute, after which the deferral approval will expire, and the participant will continue in the current cohort. For clarity, until the full payment is received, the participant will remain in the current cohort.

8. Upon payment of the non-refundable deferral fee mentioned under point (v), Emeritus will process the deferral request, and the participant's access to the current cohort will be disabled. Accordingly, the participant must start the programme in the new cohort from the beginning.

9. The deferral request can only be considered when the current cohort the participant is enrolled in is ongoing. A deferral request shall not be entertained if the currently assigned cohort is completed or after the programme end date.

10. It is the participant's decision to defer the programme to another cohort. It is important to note that

    if the programme is discontinued after deferment for any reason, the programme fee will not be refunded to the participant