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Overview and impact
While most organizations have clear protocols for physical security, digital risk is often less visible, but far more disruptive. From operational shutdowns to reputational damage, cyber incidents now directly impact business continuity, financial performance, and stakeholder trust.
The challenge isn’t awareness. Most leaders know cyber risk is real. It’s having the language, the framework, and the confidence to act on it.
In one focused day, you will develop the strategic literacy to lead on cybersecurity with confidence — without needing a technical background. You will learn how today’s most common attacks work, where your organization is most exposed, and how to embed a culture of security awareness that doesn’t wait for a crisis to take hold.
Through real-world examples and peer discussion, you will connect cyber risk to the enterprise risk, strategy, and performance conversations you are already leading. You will leave with clear, prioritized actions you can put to work immediately.
At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the I.H. Asper School of Business’ James W. Burns Executive Education Centre.
Learning outcomes
- Explain how common cyber attacks target and impact organizations, and identify areas of potential operational and reputational exposure.
- Identify key areas of organizational vulnerability by applying a structured risk framework to assess operational risk.
- Analyze the relationship between cybersecurity risk and enterprise performance and strategic decision-making.
- Design leadership practices that build cybersecurity awareness and accountability across your organization.
- Develop a practical action plan to improve resilience and incident readiness that can be implemented in your organization.
Participant profile
This program is ideal for senior leaders, executives, and business decision-makers responsible for strategy, risk management, or operational performance — regardless of technical background.
It is particularly valuable for non-technical leaders who want to better understand cybersecurity risks and their role in building a resilient, security-aware organization.
Return on investment
For you
- Sharper risk awareness: Identify where cyber threats are most likely to impact your organization.
- Confident decision-making: Understand what matters most—and where to focus time, attention, and investment.
- Stronger leadership presence: Ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and engage more effectively with technical teams.
- Boardroom readiness: Contribute more meaningfully to cybersecurity and risk discussions.
- Immediate action: Leave with practical steps to strengthen cybersecurity in your role.
- Professional edge: Build a critical leadership capability in an area of growing executive accountability.
For your organization
- Reduced exposure to risk: Identify and address common gaps that can lead to breaches or disruption.
- Better-aligned decisions: Connect cybersecurity priorities to business strategy.
- Improved incident readiness: Be better prepared to respond when issues arise.
- Stronger alignment: Bridge gaps between business leaders and technical teams.
- Greater resilience: Reinforce practices that support continuity and reduce vulnerability.
- Enhanced trust and credibility: Demonstrate leadership awareness of cybersecurity as a core business priority.
Instructors
Loren Cisyk, FCPA, FCMA
Instructor, Cybersecurity for Business Leaders,
James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
Veteran Technology Executive and Strategic Advisor
Biography
Loren Cisyk is a veteran technology executive and strategic advisor with over 40 years of experience leading digital transformation across public and private sectors. Formerly EVP of Technology Solutions at ISC and a longtime IBM General Manager, Loren brings deep expertise in enterprise innovation, governance, and risk management. Loren has worked extensively on building resilient tech ecosystems, navigating cybersecurity challenges, and aligning digital strategy with business outcomes.
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James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
2nd floor
177 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0W5
204-946-0232
204-946-0262