Cyber Security Leadership: Best Practices for Modern Threats
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Effectively manage cyber security teams and crisis communications
This course is currently being developed. You can register your interest by completing the form and we will contact you as soon as it becomes available. This course is subject to change.
This two-day online intensive course is designed for senior professionals responsible for leading cyber security from a people and communication perspective. You’ll explore the leadership capabilities needed to manage cyber security teams, communicate effectively and build a culture of awareness across your organisation.
Delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, this condensed course uses artificial intelligence to personalise the learning experience to your organisational context. In just two days, you’ll develop a personalised cyber security leadership playbook, complete with communication templates, management frameworks and crisis leadership protocols to lead with clarity under pressure.
What you’ll achieve
In this intensive course, you will:
Your personal cyber security leadership playbook will include:
Who should attend
This intensive course is designed for leaders who need to effectively manage cyber security from a people and communication perspective:
Investment and next steps
What's included?
Who you’ll learn from
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Professor Sadie Creese
Sadie is Professor of Cybersecurity in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. She is Co-Director of Oxford’s Cyber Security Centre, Director of the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre at the Oxford Martin School, and a co-Director of the Institute for the Future of Computing at the Oxford Martin School. Her research experience spans time in academia, industry and government. She is engaged in a broad portfolio of cyber security research spanning situational awareness, visual analytics, risk propagation and communication, threat modelling and detection, network defence, dependability and resilience, and formal analysis. Professor Creese has been instrumental in developing the AI-enhanced learning approach that makes this intensive format possible.
Oxford Cyber Security Leadership is a practical, competency-based learning experience designed to complement executive education programmes in our portfolio that focus on AI strategy, leadership and compliance. It provides a next step practical development pathway for professionals supporting the implementation of AI across teams, departments or systems.
While flagship programmes like the Oxford Cyber Security for Business Leaders Programme help senior executives create and deliver strategic value, this intensive online course equips participants with specific tools for people leadership and stakeholder communication in the context of cyber security.
This intensive course, delivered in partnership with Next Gen Learning, offers a flexible, high-impact format that builds digital confidence, fosters alignment and contributes to institution-wide readiness for AI adoption.
Two-day intensive course
This course outline is subject to change.
Experience Oxford excellence through AI-enhanced personalisation. Our intensive course combines cutting-edge cyber security leadership insights with world-class faculty expertise to deliver substantive learning in 8 hours. Here's how we've reimagined executive education for leaders who need to master cyber security communication and team management quickly.
Pre-course (1-week before)
Personalise your learning experience
Your journey begins with a brief assessment that captures your:
Your AI tutor analyses this information to create your personalised curriculum, ensuring every case study, framework and discussion point is relevant to your situation.
During the course
This intensive course combines self-paced leadership development with faculty-led sessions, allowing time for practical application and deeper engagement with cybersecurity communication strategies
Self-paced strategy development (2.5 hours)
Live faculty sessions (90 minutes)
Please note: we are currently exploring the development of this course. Content is subject to change during development and based on your feedback.
The AI advantage
Depth through personalisation
Saïd Business School's intensive courses harness AI technology to create an unprecedented level of personalisation, ensuring every moment of your learning journey is directly applicable to your context.
This innovative approach enhances Oxford’s teaching by using AI to ensure discussions focus on your cohort’s most pressing needs.
What makes this format possible
Partnership excellence
Oxford Saïd are collaborating with Next Gen Learning, pioneers in AI-enhanced education, to deliver this groundbreaking integration of technology and academic rigour.
Evidence-based design
Drawing on the latest research in accelerated learning and AI personalisation, we've designed an intensive format that delivers substantial outcomes through focused, relevant content.
Faculty leadership
Faculty have championed this innovation, working closely with our technology partners to ensure the AI platform enhances rather than disrupts the Oxford learning experience.
Continuous evolution
As part of Oxford's commitment to educational innovation, we're gathering participant insights to continually refine this pioneering format.
Faculty
The course is directed by leading experts who bring both cutting-edge research and practical implementation experience to your learning journey.
Course Director
Professor Sadie Creese
Sadie is Professor of Cybersecurity in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. She is Co-Director of Oxford’s Cyber Security Centre, Director of the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre at the Oxford Martin School, and a co-Director of the Institute for the Future of Computing at the Oxford Martin School. Her research experience spans time in academia, industry and government. She is engaged in a broad portfolio of cyber security research spanning situational awareness, visual analytics, risk propagation and communication, threat modelling and detection, network defence, dependability and resilience, and formal analysis. Professor Creese has been instrumental in developing the AI-enhanced learning approach that makes this intensive format possible.
The thinking behind the course
This intensive course represents a collaboration between Saïd Business School, University of Oxford's world-class faculty and Next Gen Learning's innovative AI platform. Together, we've created a learning experience that delivers:
The faculty team continues to refine the course based on participant feedback and emerging AI developments, ensuring you receive the most current and applicable insights for leading AI transformation in your organisation.
Outcomes
This course is subject to change.
By the end of this intensive course, you’ll have gained the best practices needed to manage cyber security teams and crisis communications effectively.
What you’ll achieve
Through personalised learning and expert guidance, you will:
Certification and continuing education
Saïd Business School certificate
Upon successful completion, you'll receive a certificate from Saïd Business School, recognising your achievement in this innovative executive course.
Continuing benefits:
Prepared to lead with stronger communication and team alignment?
This course is currently in development, with launch planned for Q4 2025. By registering your interest now, you'll:
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact us at team@oxfordintensives.org
