For additional program details and registration information, please contact Michelle D'Amico at mcd231@nyu.edu. Early bird and group pricing options are available.
Leading Through Cyber Crisis: Executive Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Organizational Resilience
Program Description
Be the Leader Your Organization Needs in a Cyber Crisis.
Cyber resilience isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a leadership imperative. Join us and ensure your organization is prepared to respond, recover, and lead through the threats of tomorrow.
Lead with Confidence Through the Next Cyber Crisis
Leaders in top organizations across sectors already know - the digital environment is volatile and cyber incidents are inevitable. Whether from criminal networks or state-sponsored actors, cyber threats are evolving rapidly, fueled by emerging technologies and the growing prominence of AI. Organizations across every sector—corporate, academic, and government—must be prepared not only to respond, but to lead through crisis.
NYU’s Leading Through Cyber Crisis: Executive Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Organizational Resilience is a three-day intensive designed specifically for senior leaders, including executive teams, board members, legal counsel, managers, and communications professionals, who will play a critical role in responding to cyber threats. Program location options available in New York City and Washington, DC.
Taught by leading cyber experts Nick Reese and Danny Steed, this program goes beyond technical understanding. You’ll gain strategic insight into cyber governance, risk mitigation, resilience planning, and effective crisis communication. This unique blend of policy, leadership, and practical cyber education is what sets this program apart.
Why Now?
Cyber incidents are rising in frequency and complexity.
The risks to reputation, trust, and operational continuity are higher than ever.
AI and automation are changing the game for defenders and attackers alike.
Regulators, investors, and the public expect strong, visible cyber leadership.
What You’ll Learn - Participants will leave equipped to:
Develop a comprehensive, organization-wide cybersecurity strategy.
Build and lead cross-functional cyber crisis response teams.
Interpret and act on threat intelligence in real time.
Communicate clearly and credibly with stakeholders during and after a cyber event.
Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability.
PROGRAM FORMAT
Designed for busy executives, the program includes:
- Asynchronous prep modules that introduce key concepts and frameworks.
Immersive in-person sessions with options in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Live tabletop exercises and simulations that provide real-world crisis leadership experience.
Networking opportunities with peers and industry experts.
All participants receive exclusive access to NYU’s Cyber Resilience Toolkit, a practical suite of templates and resources ready for immediate deployment within your organization.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
DAY ONE |
DAY TWO |
DAY THREE |
Morning: Basics of Cybersecurity, Basics of CNA
Incident Response |
Morning: Risk Management, Security versus Compliance
Consuming Intel for Leaders, Crisis Comms |
Morning: Strategy and Policy Development Afternoon: Future of Cybersecurity (alternative could be to do a case study here)
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Who will benefit most from this program?
This program is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals who play a critical role in organizational incident response, including those in communications, legal, risk, compliance, finance, and cybersecurity analysis. It is also ideal for individuals aspiring to enterprise-wide leadership positions where cross-functional coordination and strategic decision-making during cyber crises are essential.
Whether or not you have a technical background, this program equips you with the strategic insight, communication frameworks, and operational planning tools needed to lead effectively in the face of growing cyber threats. It offers a non-technical approach to cyber incident preparedness and response, focused on organizational resilience, risk governance, and leadership under pressure.
*20% alumni discount available for those who have received a degree from NYU. Use the code ALUM-20 when registering to receive this discount. Please note that your alumni status will be verified.
*20% discount available for U.S. military veterans and U.S. government employees. Use the code USA-20 when registering with your government email address to receive this discount.
*10% discount available for organizations registering multiple employees. Contact Michelle D'Amico at mcd231@nyu.edu prior to registering your employees to receive this discount.
New York City Program Faculty
Danny Steed is an author, consultant, public speaker, Lecturer in Cyber Security at both Cranfield Defence & Security (Defence Academy of the UK) and the Department of War Studies, King's College London, and Clinical Associate Professor in Cybersecurity at New York University's Center for Global Affairs.
As scholar-practitioner, Danny previously worked inside The Cabinet Office in operational cyber security. As a consultant, he has worked with a wide range of industries, advising and delivering cyber security guidance and training. As a public speaker, Danny delivers thought-leadership messaging and simulation exercises internationally.
His second book, The Politics & Technology of Cyberspace, was published in 2021. His third book, British Intelligence, Security & Cyber, is forthcoming with Bloomsbury in 2027.
Washington, DC Program Faculty
Nick Reese is the co-founder and COO of Frontier Foundry, an artificial intelligence company, and was most recently the first-ever Director of Emerging Technology Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security where he advised the White House and senior Cabinet officials on national security implications of emerging technologies. He is the author of the DHS AI Strategy, DHS’s Post-Quantum Cryptographic Transition Roadmap, and the 2022 DHS Space Policy. He was also the lead DHS representative for the development of Space Policy Directive-5, National Security Memorandum-10, the National Space Policy, and Executive Order 13960.
A noted expert in cyber operations, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and outer space, he currently holds a faculty position at New York University teaching graduate courses related to emerging technology and geopolitics.
Mr. Reese has a 20+ year career in the US Military, Intelligence Community & Homeland Security with a focus on operations and bringing technical solutions to high-stakes national security challenges. From the front lines of the War on Terror to building Quantum Computing Policy he has been an instrumental actor in protecting our nation with an eye both on today and the future.
Mr. Reese is a graduate of Saint Leo University and Old Dominion University. He lives in the Washington DC area with his wife and their dog.
