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Cybersecurity for Company Directors

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$ 300.00

START DATE

 28 August

MODE

 Online

DURATION

 2 hrs

COMMITMENT

 2 hrs
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Meet the Expert

Matineh Pooshideh

Matineh Pooshideh
Lead Data Scientist

Matineh is a Lead Data Scientist at Truuth, located in Sydney. She is currently working on real-world problems related to machine learning and computer vision.

Matineh is also a Master of Research student at Macquarie University, working on complex research problems in the areas of computer vision and machine learning. She has extensive experience in tutoring at university, both in her Bachelor's and Master of Research in the areas of data science and software engineering.  

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David Smith

David Smith

David is a senior technology leader who holds an MBA and a Master of Cyber Security, which is complemented by more than 15 years of technology-focused leadership experience across diverse industries. His extensive background equips him with a deep understanding of operational and strategic requirements from both a business and technical perspective, along with cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.

In executive roles including most recently Head of Corporate Services (CIO/CTO) at AC3-David has led enterprise-wide technology initiatives with a focus on risk management, business agility & resilience, and cybersecurity oversight.

Passionate about making technology and cybersecurity more relatable for regular people, David is dedicated to empowering leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage technology for sustained growth and success. His ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights makes his presentations both engaging and impactful for board members, C-suite executives, and senior leadership.

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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.

Digital badge and certificate

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.

Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.

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.

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.

 

Book a session

Thu 28 Aug 2025-
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Expert: Matineh Pooshideh, David Smith
  • 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, David Smith
  • 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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UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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