Course #2
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.
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
About the Instructorrn
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.
Course #3
Closing the AI Exposure Management Gap
Master the art of operationalizing AI defense strategies
