Board-Level Cybersecurity Risk Communication Certification for CISOs
Master the Art of Translating Cyber Risk for the Boardroom
About This Course:
Today’s CISOs must do more than manage security—they must communicate impact in terms the board understands. With cyber risks directly influencing strategic business outcomes, the ability to present Exposure Management insights in clear, compelling narratives is critical.
This executive education course, developed in collaboration with Dr. Gerald Auger, provides security leaders with expert-led training on risk communication, executive presence, and boardroom influence. Learn how to effectively transform XM Cyber’s Exposure Management insights into meaningful business conversations that drive security investments and informed decision-making.
What You’ll Gain from this Course:
- Speak the Board’s Language – Translate Exposure Management insights into executive-ready risk narratives
- Demonstrate Security Value – Leverage XM Cyber’s advanced risk metrics to showcase program effectiveness
- Master Board Presentations – Develop impactful slides, dashboards, and storytelling frameworks
- Secure Budget and Buy-In – Build and present compelling business cases that resonate with leadership
Get your Certification in just 5 lessons!
| Subject | Board-Level Cybersecurity Risk Communication Certification for CISOs |
| Language | English |
| Time Commitment | 4-5 hours |
| Pace | Self-paced Learning |
Your Certification Includes:
- Certificate of completion
- Credly badge
- 5 CPE Credits
About the Instructor
Gerald Auger, PhD
Cybersecurity Consultant, Faculty at The Citadel, Chief Content Creator at Simply Cyber
Dr. Auger is a 20+ year cybersecurity professional, academic, and author. He has been the cybersecurity architect at MUSC, a multi-billion dollar academic medical center. He currently delivers Cybersecurity program development and maturity consulting services, educates as Adjunct Faculty in The Citadel Military College Cyber Sciences department, advises on all cybersecurity content at Haiku, and fulfills the role of Chief Content Creator on the successful YouTube channel Simply Cyber.
Dr. Auger is passionate about cybersecurity and has educated 10's of thousands of students on the discipline. Dr. Auger holds a PhD in cyber operations and two Masters in Computer Science and Information Assurance.
Ciso’s from the Trenches
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Aaron Heath
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Cyber Security Counsel at the Medical University
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Pam Everitt
Senior Security Consultant and virtual CISO (vCISO) at Niotec Solutions
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Kenneth Bible
Board director for the cybersecurity company Crytica Security
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Matt Klein
Chief Operating Officer at SideChannel
Who is this course for?
Any cybersecurity professional who’s looking to enhance their knowledge around exposure management.
Why should I get certified in exposure management?
The Exposure management course is a great way to get the knowledge needed to improve your understanding of the types of exposures that put your organization at risk. You’ll learn how exposures chain together and allow attackers to reach critical assets and you’ll come out with a full view of the security exposure ecosystem. You’ll also learn how exposure management and how it fits into the modern information security program and describe and recognize the phases of exposure management, how it differs from vulnerability management, and explain how it relates to on-premise, hybrid, and cloud IT environments.
How do I get certified?
Just click "Start Today" and fill out the short form. You’ll then get an email with your login information and you can start the course. If you complete all the course work and a grade of 80 and above on the assessment, you’ll get the certificate and badge.
Ciso’s from the Trenches
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Aaron Heath
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Cyber Security Counsel at the Medical University
Aaron Heath is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Cyber Security Counsel at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He began his career in IT before transitioning to information security at MUSC in 2014. With a background in law, his expertise includes incident response, forensics, and regulatory compliance. Aaron holds the CISSP certification, is a licensed attorney in the state of South Carolina, and founded a cybersecurity consulting firm for small businesses. Prior to becoming CISO, he worked as Associate Counsel at MUSC focusing on Security, Privacy, IT transactions, and health care law.
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Pam Everitt
Senior Security Consultant and virtual CISO (vCISO) at Niotec Solutions
Pam Everitt is a Senior Security Consultant and virtual CISO (vCISO) at Niotec Solutions. With extensive experience as a technology strategist, she previously served as Head of Advisory Services at Soteria and was the CIO at the SC Ports Authority for 18 years. Pam has also held IT management positions at the Medical University of South Carolina. She holds a BS and an MBA from The Citadel, maintains a CISSP certification, and is a founding board member of Charleston Women in International Trade.
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Kenneth Bible
Board director for the cybersecurity company Crytica Security
Kenneth Bible is a board director for the cybersecurity company Crytica Security. He recently retired from a distinguished federal career, culminating as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). At DHS, he significantly strengthened the cybersecurity posture for over 240,000 employees. His extensive career also includes roles as Chief Technology Advisor and Deputy CIO for the U.S. Marine Corps and nearly a decade as a civilian nuclear engineer for the U.S. Navy.
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Matt Klein
Chief Operating Officer at SideChannel
Matt Klein is the Chief Operating Officer at SideChannel, North America's largest vCISO firm. With nearly 30 years of experience in IT and Information Security, he has held executive roles at Coalfire and Optiv, providing CISO services to clients across all industries. Previously, Matt was the CISO for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where he transformed the security program. He has also led security programs at Anthem/Elevance Health and holds CISSP, CISA, and CCSK certifications.
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