Leading Through Cyber Crisis: Executive Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Organizational Resilience
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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. 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 are available in New York City
and Washington, D.C.
Taught by leading cyber experts Nick Reese
(Washington, DC) and Danny Steed
(NYC), 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.
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.
Available Sections:
NYC Section: Thursday-Saturday, November 6th-8th, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 2025
Washington, DC Section: Thursday-Saturday, November 13th-15th, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 2025
Learn More and Register for this program here.
You'll Walk Away with
- 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.
NO open sections available for this course at the moment. Please check back next semester.