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Cybersecurity for Company Directors

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$ 300.00

START DATE

 27 February

MODE

 Online

DURATION

 2 hrs

COMMITMENT

 2 hrs
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Meet the Expert

Jeffery Whitton

Jeffery Whitton

Jeffery is a global senior executive consultant with over 35 years professional experience in information technology, telecommunications, specialising in cyber security and IT infrastructures. His strong technology background was gained working for leading Australian and overseas telecommunication providers and for the last 22 years he has been the CEO of an ICT, MSP, MSSP integration company, servicing Australia, New Zealand and Asia. This saw him consult into a diverse range of industry sectors including all tiers of  government, education, utilities, finance, mining, airline, banking, health, energy, construction and IT, with stakeholders at board and C-levels across both business and government organisations.

Jeffery is a passionate believer of genuine diversity and continuing professional education; he is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, member of the Australian Information Security Association and for the past 17 years has been a local government councillor.

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When it comes to cyber security, a perfect storm is brewing as the threat landscape continues to evolve faster than ever, fuelled by innovation, automation and the drive to the cloud. This is compounded by a cyber skill shortage and the growing reputational, financial and legal implications of a cyber breach for company directors and executives.

About this course

This course is a collaboration between UTS, Yirigaa and ITIC. Yirigga and ITIC logos

Cybersecurity awareness is vital for directors and executives from the board level, down. This course provides the relevant commercial and technical framework and mindset that organisations need to navigate complexities and achieve optimal returns on their investments in people, processes and systems.

Key benefits of this course

As a result of undertaking this course, participants should have:

  • Working knowledge of relevant cybersecurity legislation for board directors
  • A basic risk management framework to evaluable cybersecurity investment
  • A mindset towards cybersecurity that looks at maximising the efficacy of cybersecurity.

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A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.

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Course outline

The following key areas will be covered during the course:

  • A concise, high-level understanding of regulation and compliance issues and personal liability for company directors
  • Risk evaluation and management framework to support development of responses commensurate to the level of cybersecurity threat
  • Shifting the cyber strategy mindset from compliance/limitation of legal liability towards maximising the efficacy of cyber security investments.

Price

Full price: $300 (GST-free)*.

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

COVID-19 response 

UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.

Contact us

For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au  

If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please feitshortcourses@uts.edu.au

Who is this course for?

The program is targeted at board directors and executives who are:

  • Liable under relevant state and Commonwealth legislation for exposure due to cybersecurity
  • Not currently experts on cybersecurity, compliance or information technology
  • Time poor and looking for a quick way to acquire working knowledge on cybersecurity.

 

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Thu 27 Feb 2025-
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Expert: Jeffery Whitton
  • Online via Zoom. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Online
  • 1 session, 2 hours total
$ 300.00

Enrolments close at 11.59pm Wednesday 26 February 2025 (AEDT), or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first. Note that invoices must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials. 

Thu 24 Apr 2025-
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Expert: Matineh Pooshideh
  • Online via Zoom. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Online
  • 1 session, 2 hours total
$ 300.00

Enrolments close at 11.59pm Wednesday 23 April 2025 (AEST), or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first. Note that invoices must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials.

Thu 26 Jun 2025-
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Expert: Matineh Pooshideh
  • Online via Zoom. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Online
  • 1 session, 2 hours total
$ 300.00

Enrolments close at 11.59pm Wednesday 25 June 2025 (AEST), or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first. Note that invoices must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials.

Thu 28 Aug 2025-
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Expert: Matineh Pooshideh
  • Online via Zoom. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Online
  • 1 session, 2 hours total
$ 300.00

Enrolments close at 11.59pm Wednesday 27 August 2025 (AEST), or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first. Note that invoices must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials.

Thu 30 Oct 2025-
Thu 30 Oct 2025
Expert: Matineh Pooshideh
  • Online via Zoom. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Online
  • 1 session, 2 hours total
$ 300.00

Enrolments close at 11.59pm Wednesday 29 October 2025 (AEDT), or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first. Note that invoices must be paid in full and reconciled by our Finance team before you can access your online course materials.

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