
CYBER-INTELLIGENT MASTERCLASSES
INTENSIVE 4-Day ENTERPRISE CYBERSECURITY ProgrammeS for INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
17-20 novemBER 2026
LONDON
2-5 FEBRUARY 2027
barcelona
13-16 APRIL 2027
LONDON
25-28 MAY 2027
SINGAPORE
8-11 JUNE 2027
NEW YORK
15-18 SEPTEMBER 2027
BARCELONA
Transform your security posture with comprehensive training that combines strategic frameworks, regulatory compliance, and hands-on implementation.
The Challenge
As a CISO or security leader in a medium or large corporation, you're navigating an impossible mandate: You must protect against increasingly sophisticated threats with limited resources; You're having to comply with a labyrinth of global regulations that change constantly; you're trying to secure a network perimeter that dissolved years ago; You need to justify security investments in terms the board actually understands; You're tasked with balancing security with business needs that never slow down; And you must keep pace with cloud, AI, IoT, and technologies that transform faster than security can adapt.
You didn't become a CISO to fail. But the role has never been harder.
The average CISO tenure is just 18-24 months. Breaches make headlines. Regulatory fines devastate budgets. Board expectations are sky-high while resources are constrained.
You need more than vendor pitches and theoretical frameworks. You need practical expertise you can deploy immediately.
The Solution: A Masterclass Designed for Reality
This intensive 4-day programme is different from every conference you've attended and every certification you've earned. It's built specifically for CISOs and security leaders at medium and large corporations who need to:
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Implement, not just understand
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Demonstrate value, not just spend budget
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Lead transformation, not just manage tools
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Navigate complexity, not follow simple playbooks
Over 4 days, you'll master:
Global Regulatory Compliance – GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, NIS2, and industry-specific frameworks
Network Protection Excellence – Zero Trust, segmentation, cloud security, and perimeter defence
Operational Security – SOC optimization, incident response, and threat hunting
Technology Controls – IAM, endpoint security, encryption, and vulnerability management
Human & Organisational Factors – Culture, awareness, third-party risk, and change leadership
Strategic Security Leadership – From risk quantification to board communication
Walk away with the confidence to protect your organisation
in an evolving threat landscape.
LIMITED PARTICIPANT NUMBERS FOR ENHANCED LEARNING
4-day masterclass HIGHLIGHTS
DAILY LIVE HACKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Woven throughout the four days, attendees experience five live hacking demonstrations that bring classroom theory to life with raw, unfiltered realism. From nation-state cyber operations deployed in the Iran and Ukraine conflicts, to a live website breach showing exactly how attackers steal money in real time, to a dual-perspective phishing attack seen through both the attacker's and victim's eyes — each demonstration is designed to create the kind of visceral understanding that no slide deck can replicate. A full technical walkthrough of a ransomware attack exposes every stage of the kill chain from initial access to encryption, while a final digital forensics session uses professional file carving tools to recover hidden and deleted evidence from a compromised system. Together, these demonstrations ensure that every CISO leaves not just informed, but genuinely changed in how they think about the threats facing their organisation.
DAY ONE
SECURING ENTERPRISE CYBER RESILIENCE: STRATEGIC FOUNDATIONS AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
09:30 - 10:45 | SESSION 1: The Modern Threat Landscape & Strategic Risk Management
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Evolution of cyber threats facing medium and large corporations
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Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and state-sponsored attacks
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The convergence of IT and OT security risks
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Board-level cyber risk communication strategies
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Quantifying cyber risk in financial terms
11:00 - 12:30 | SESSION 2: Global Regulatory Compliance Frameworks
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GDPR: Comprehensive requirements for global corporations
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ISO 27001/27002 implementation strategies
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework
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Industry-specific regulations: HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX, GLBA
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NIS2 Directive and critical infrastructure protection
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Cross-border data transfer mechanisms and challenges
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Emerging regulations: AI governance, supply chain security
13:30 - 15:00 | SESSION 3: Network Security Architecture & Zero Trust Implementation
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Network segmentation strategies for enterprise environments
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Zero Trust architecture principles and implementation
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Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) deployment
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Micro-segmentation best practices
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Network access control (NAC) solutions
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Securing cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud networks
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SD-WAN security considerations
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Critical infrastructure network protection
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Attack surface mapping for your network topology
15:15 - 16:15 | SESSION 4: Incident Response & Crisis Management
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Building effective incident response teams
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IR framework development (NIST, SANS)
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Escalation procedures and decision trees
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Legal and regulatory notification requirements
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Crisis communication strategies
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Forensics preservation best practices
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Post-incident review and continuous improvement
DAY TWO
OPERATIONAL SECURITY & TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS: IMPLEMENTING ROBUST DEFENCE MECHANISMS
09:30 - 10:45 | SESSION 5: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Excellence
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Enterprise IAM architecture design
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Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategies
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Single Sign-On (SSO) and federation
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Identity governance and administration (IGA)
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Cloud identity management: Azure AD, Okta, Ping
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Service account and API key management
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Biometric authentication and password-less strategies
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Service account audit and remediation
1:00 - 12:30 | SESSION 6: Endpoint Security & Mobile Device Management
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) vs. Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
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Next-generation antivirus (NGAV) deployment
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM)
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BYOD security policies and containerization
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USB and removable media controls
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Application whitelisting and control
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Patch management at scale
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Endpoint hardening standards (CIS Benchmarks)
13:30 - 15:00 | SESSION 7: Cloud Security & Multi-Cloud Strategy
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Shared responsibility model (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
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Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
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Container and Kubernetes security
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Cloud access security brokers (CASB)
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security
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Cloud data encryption and key management
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Multi-cloud security orchestration
15:15 - 16:15 | SESSION 8: Data Protection & Encryption Strategies
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Data classification frameworks and DLP implementation
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Encryption at rest and in transit standards
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Key management lifecycle and HSM deployment
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Database security and encryption
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Tokenisation and data masking strategies
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Backup encryption and secure recovery
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Data sovereignty and residency requirements
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Rights management and document protection
DAY THREE
ADVANCED THREATS & SECURITY OPERATIONS: BUILDING PROACTIVE DEFENCE CAPABILITIES
09:30 - 10:45 | SESSION 9: Security Operations Centre (SOC) Excellence
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Building vs. outsourcing SOC: Decision framework
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SIEM architecture and use case development
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Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)
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Threat hunting methodologies and programs
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Security analytics and behavioural detection
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Alert triage and investigation workflows
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SOC metrics and KPIs that matter
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Integrating threat intelligence feeds
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24/7 operations staffing and shift management
11:00 - 12:30 | SESSION 10: Network Defence & Perimeter Protection
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Next-generation firewall (NGFW) deployment and management
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
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Web application firewalls (WAF) and API gateways
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DDoS mitigation strategies and services
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DNS security and protective DNS
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Email security gateway configuration
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Secure web gateway (SWG) implementation
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Network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
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Deception technology and honeypots
13:30 – 15:00 | SESSION 11: Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
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Building a continuous vulnerability management program
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Vulnerability scanning tools and deployment strategies
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Prioritization frameworks: CVSS, EPSS, exploit prediction
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Patch management processes and automation
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Web application security testing (DAST, SAST, IAST)
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Penetration testing methodologies and scoping
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Red team vs. purple team exercises
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Bug bounty program design and management
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Security testing in DevOps (DevSecOps)
15:15 - 16:15 | SESSION 12: Security Awareness & Human Risk Management
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Building effective security awareness programs
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Phishing simulation and training campaigns
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Role-based security training development
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Behavioural psychology in security culture
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Measuring security culture and awareness effectiveness
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Insider threat detection and prevention
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Security champions program design
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Secure development training for engineers
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Executive security awareness
DAY FOUR
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & FUTURE-READY SECURITY: TRANSFORMING SECURITY INTO BUSINESS ENABLEMENT
09:30 - 10:45 | SESSION 13: Third-Party Risk & Supply Chain Security
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Vendor risk assessment frameworks
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Third-party security questionnaire design
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Continuous vendor monitoring strategies
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Software supply chain attacks and prevention
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Fourth-party risk management
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Contract security requirements and SLAs
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Vendor breach response and liability
11:00 - 12:30 | SESSION 14: Emerging Technologies & AI Future Threats
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AI and machine learning in cybersecurity
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Securing AI/ML systems and protecting models
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Quantum computing threats and post-quantum cryptography
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IoT and OT security convergence
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5G security implications
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Blockchain and Web3 security
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Extended reality (AR/VR) security considerations
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Autonomous systems and security
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Emerging attack vectors and defence strategies
13:30 - 15:00 | SESSION 15: Security Metrics, Governance & Board Reporting
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Defining meaningful security KPIs and KRIs
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Security metrics frameworks (CIS, NIST)
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Building executive dashboards and scorecards
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Board-level reporting best practices
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Security program maturity models
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Benchmarking against industry peers
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Demonstrating security ROI and value
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Governance structures and committee design
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Policy development and lifecycle management
15:15 – 16:15 | SESSION 16: Building a Security-First Culture & Change Management
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Leading organizational security transformation
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Change management strategies for security initiatives
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Building and leading high-performance security teams
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Cross-functional collaboration: IT, legal, compliance, business
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Managing security vs. usability tensions
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Innovation and security balance
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Executive sponsorship and influence strategies
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Personal resilience and avoiding CISO burnout