Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for
Executive Cybersecurity and Privacy Leadership
The Cyber Executive Masterclass (TM) is concerned with policy setting, project management, laws and regulations, HR management, executive strategy, contract management, and finance. These topics are things that many CISOs, Privacy Program Managers and other security executives must learn on the job. This course assumes a high level of technical knowledge and therefore does not spend too much time dealing with technical topics. The core academic content used in the Masterclass comes from the most important elements presented in the CCISO and the CIPM. The content is combined into a unique program that addresses executive leadership, security management, and privacy management in a single course. Participants can choose to obtain CCISO or CIPM certifications, and official course materials are provided based on the certifications selected.
Meet Your Instructor
Keyaan Williams
Managing Director
CLASS-LLC
Keyaan J Williams has been building and running cybersecurity and privacy programs for more than two decades. He spent many years at many departments of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta before starting his own global consulting firm. In addition to CLASS-LLC, Keyaan actively serves as a board member and advisor for commercial and non-profit companies around the world. He regularly shares interesting insights on LinkedIn based on ideas he has published in books and professional journals. As an author of the Certified CISO Body of Knowledge, he is equipped to help participants of the Cyber Executive Masterclass achieve academic and professional success.
Course Features
A Lifetime of Learning
This is not a bootcamp. Participants will navigate 40 hours of content in an in-depth 5-day program. Lifetime membership allows participants to return for the full course or participate in specific modules at no additional cost.
Hybrid Delivery
We want you in the room, but hybrid delivery adds convenience and ensures engagement in a way that works best for participants. Recorded sessions allow you to return to revisit discussions that you loved or catch up on discussions that you missed.
Official Course Materials
All participants receive official course materials and exam vouchers for the certification path selected - CCISO or CIPM. Materials can be provided in digital or physical format to support your learning style.
First Pass Guarantee
More than 90% of participants pass their certification exam on their first attempt. If needed, a second exam voucher is provided at no additional cost to support your success and achievement in the program.
Course Content
The Cyber Executive Masterclass is more concerned with governance, strategy, and program management for cybersecurity and privacy than the technical content found in most training programs. The program assumes mastery of technical knowledge and focuses attentional on leadership topics that many of our participants only learn through years of experience, coaching, or on the job. Detailed analysis of the program topics in lectures, case studies, and discussions reinforce what participants already know while introducing new ideas and approaches to expand existing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The core academic content used in the Masterclass comes from the most important elements presented in the Certified CISO program from EC-Council and the Certified Information Privacy Manager program from IAPP. The content is combined in a way that maintains the accreditation of the foundational programs while leveraging a unique approach do explore the material. In addition to the learning objectives of each certification, the program explores requirements of the Executive Cyber Leadership work role defined by the NICE Framework.
Governance
Strategic Planning
Metrics
Corporate Finance
Crisis Communication
Enterprise Architecture
Change Management
Asset Management
Program Management
Risk Management
Incident Management
Compliance Management
Data Breach Response
Internal Controls
Privacy Management
Audit and Assessment
Upcoming Cohorts
Confirmed cohorts are highlighted below. Check back often. Sessions are added regularly. At least four public training cohorts are provided each year to ensure alumni can return, participate, and remain connected to the program.
Chicago
Wilson Sporting Goods
30 OCT - 03 NOV 2023
Atlanta
Buckhead Club
06 - 10 NOV 2023
Atlanta
Buckhead Club
25 - 29 MAR 2024
Atlanta
Buckhead Club
27 - 31 MAY 2024
Atlanta
Buckhead Club
12 - 16 AUG 2024
Atlanta
Buckhead Club
10 - 14 OCT 2024
3 Ways To Learn
Our Masterclass program has been developed into three different course types. Certification options (CCISO OR CIPM) can be added onto Standard & Plus options. The Platinum program is a monthly subscription to support your growth and development beyond the course content.
- Standard - The Standard program provides participation in a single cohort and access to the recordings for 30 days after the cohort is completed.
- Plus - The PLUS program provides access for a single cohort and includes official course materials, a voucher for the certification exam, access to monthly group coaching and strategy sessions throughout the cohort, and access to the digital lectures and recordings for 90 days following the end of the course
- Platinum - The PLATINUM program is a subscription that supports your professional development with exclusive monthly roundtable discussions, worksheets, access to office hours with your instructor and unlimited access to all public CEM cohorts at no additional cost (with the exception of new course materials). COMING IN 2024
Program Features
Who is the ideal candidate?
The Cyber Executive Masterclass is best for business owners and corporate leaders who are responsible for directing and managing cybersecurity and privacy programs. Alumni of the Masterclass include corporate directors, business executives, CIOs, CISOs, and privacy executives who wanted formal recognition of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
What does the program include?
All program levels provide access to live discussion and a series of supplemental online lectures. Plus and Platinum include official course materials for the selected certification, exam voucher, and lifetime membership to join any public session of the Cyber Executive Masterclass offered by CLASS-LLC.
How does the program work?
The program combines two accredited certifications into a consolidated five-day course. More than 80% of the program is non-technical content that focuses on executive cybersecurity and privacy leadership. The program also includes practical information that equips participants for professional success.
What some of our alumni say . . .
Lisa Bougie
I felt woefully uneducated on the topic of cybersecurity, which is an essential aspect of my fiduciary responsibility. My objective was to gain a baseline understanding, gain language and tactics in the event of an incident. All objectives were met. I found the class to be engaging, extremely well run, and even fun!
Bob Zinga
I joined the Masterclass to improve my cybersecurity skills and network with other professionals. I was hoping to collaborate with peers and learn what others were doing to solve common challenges. The program exceeded all of my expectations. Keyaan is a world-class leader, teacher, and mentor.
Douglas Cheathem
I thought the Masterclass would be a good investment to expand my depth in cybersecurity. I was not sure what to expect when I signed up for the program. The material presented offered an excellent overview from a business perspective while maintaining a solid technical foundation.
Darren Chin
The best part of the program was sharing the wealth of knowledge amongst a group of experienced participants and the instructor. The program certainly broadened my view of organizational processes and issues relevant to security.
