5 days Cyber Resilience Leadership Governance, Risk & Operational Excellence

Programme on Cyber Resilience Leadership: Governance, Risk & Operational Excellence

In today’s hyper-connected environment, organizations across public and private sectors face complex cyber risks impacting governance, operations, and reputational trust. Senior leadership is increasingly accountable for ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and resilience against emerging threats, including AI-enabled attacks.

This five-day executive programme is designed to equip senior leaders with the knowledge, perspective, and practical exposure required to strengthen cyber resilience. Through real-world case discussions, demonstrations, and immersive simulations, participants develop leadership-oriented insights into governance, risk oversight, incident response, and crisis management.

OBJECTIVES

Build awareness of cyber resilience pillars and leadership accountability.
Strengthen governance, risk, and compliance oversight aligned with regulatory frameworks.
Develop understanding of security operations, infrastructure, and application risks.
Prepare for effective incident response, ransomware events, and business continuity.
Equip leaders to manage AI-driven threats and lead cyber crisis decision-making.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME IS UNIQUE

Executive-centric approach with no technical or coding focus.
Progressive learning journey from awareness to operational resilience.
Real-world simulations, tabletop exercises, and case discussions.
Integrated view of governance, operations, response, and future risks.

Programme Content

Day 1: Foundations of Cyber Resilience & Legal Accountability

Topics

📘 Cyber Resilience & Leadership Accountability	Cyber resilience pillars (NIST CSF, ISO 22301) Leadership accountability under DPDP Act & CERT-In Data fiduciary duties and reputational risk
🔧 CTmP Practical Activities	Spot-the-Phish challenge Data classification exercise Social engineering awareness

Day 2: Governance, Risk Management & Secure Operations

Topics

🛡 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)	ISO 27001, COBIT frameworks Third-party and supply chain risk Cyber-secure procurement
🔧 CTmP Practical Activities	OWASP Top 10 operational mapping Audit report interpretation

Day 3: Threat Detection & Zero Trust Operations

Topics

🔍 Threat Detection & SOC Oversight	SOC metrics, KPIs, and escalation Zero Trust principles and segmentation
🔧 CTmP Practical Activities	Live SOC monitoring demo Zero Trust architecture design

Day 4: Incident Response & Continuity in Operations

Topics

🚨 Incident Response & Ransomware Preparedness	Incident response lifecycle Ransomware response & BCP/DR planning
🔧 CTmP Practical Activities	Ransomware simulation Digital forensics drill

Day 5: Emerging Risks, Crisis Leadership & Sustained Resilience

Topics

🤖 AI Risks & Crisis Leadership	AI-driven threats and deepfakes Crisis communication & executive decision-making
🔧 CTmP Executive Simulation	Multi-scenario cyber crisis tabletop exercise
Valedictory & Feedback

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Board Members, CXOs, Managing Directors, SVPs, GMs, Business Unit Heads, Chief Risk, Compliance and Data Officers, and Heads of IT, Security, Audit, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business Continuity.

VENUE

Fully residential programme with air-conditioned single-occupancy accommodation. The campus is comprehensively Wi-Fi enabled.

DURATION

March 16–20, 2026 (5 Days). Participants are expected to arrive a day prior.

PROGRAMME FEE

Residential Fee: Rs. 69,500/- (+18% GST).
Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 59,500/- (+18% GST).

10% discount applicable for three or more participants from the same organization, provided payment is received before March 13, 2026.

Note: Kindly email bank transfer details to poffice@asci.org.in for confirmation.

For Indian Participants

Bank Account Number	62090698675
Beneficiary Name	Administrative Staff College of India
IFSC Code	SBIN0020063
Bank Name	State Bank of India
Branch Address	Bellavista Branch, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082.

For Foreign Participants

Bank Account Number	62090698675
Beneficiary Name	Administrative Staff College of India
Swift Code	SBININBB327
Bank Name	State Bank of India
Branch Address	Bellavista Branch, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082.
Country	India

About ASCI

Administrative Staff College of India

Bella Vista, Raj Bhavan Road, Khairatabad, Hyderabad - 500 082, India.
Telefax (Programmes Office): 0091-40-23324365
Mobile: 9246203535, Phone: 0091-40-66534247
Fax: 0091-40-66534356

ASCI is the first Management Development Institution set up in the country at the instance of the Government of India and industry in 1956 to impart state-of-the-art management education for practicing managers, a legacy that we proudly take forward with a strong alumni of over 1,76,500. We are proud of our alumni which includes the leaders of Indian industry and senior Civil Servants in the government, public sector undertakings to be a part of this unique organisation. We are thankful to you all for the support extended in the past and look forward to your continuing patronage in 2025-26.

Also, ASCI conducts customized programmes for Government of India, State Governments, Public Sector, Private Sector and various international organisations. Our experienced faculty bring to the table a wealth of academic credentials, rich industry exposure and act as a catalyst in the classroom discussions, case study analyses and tutorials. Our faculty also conduct international programmes which provide an exposure to the global best practices. In addition to this, faculty at ASCI also carry out large number of management research activities (typically about 100 each year) which helps them provide the much needed value addition in the training programmes. In addition, we conduct non-residential programmes at our New Delhi Centre as well as off-campus programmes at the venue of the client’s choice.

College Park Campus

ASCI, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad - 500 034, Telangana, India

Phone: +91-40-66720700 / 01 / 02 / 05

Fax: +91-40-66720725

Delhi Campus

ASCI, C-24, Institutional Area, South of IIT,
Behind Qutub Hotel, New Delhi - 110016

Phone: +91-11-26962204, 26961750, 26961850

Fax: +91-11-26866097