Cybersecurity Strategic 
Leadership Programme

A holistic 13-day learning journey exclusively designed for cybersecurity leaders


Module 1: 8 - 12 Jun 2026  |  Module 2: 13 - 17 Jul 2026  |  Module 3: 31 Aug - 2 Sep 2026 

 

About the Programme

As we embrace the fourth industrial revolution, we can’t overlook the potential cybersecurity risks that come with the integration of transformative technologies in our daily lives.

To address this challenge, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has selected the Singapore Management University (SMU), as the academic partner to co-design and deliver, in partnership with ISTARI, the Cybersecurity Strategic Leadership Programme (CSLP), a critical initiative under the SG Cyber Leaders programme. 

Upon completion of the programme, participants will join the most esteemed members of Singapore’s cybersecurity community, uniquely positioned to enhance the country’s profile locally and regionally.
 

Cybersecurity Strategic Leadership Programme

Conducted by

SMU Executive Development

In Partnership with

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)
ISTARI

Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to develop a pool of exceptional cybersecurity leaders who are well-versed in international best practices to combat ever-evolving cyber threats and make cybersecurity a business-critical practice within their organisations. 

By the end of the programme, you will be able to—

  • Be equipped with the necessary mindset, attitude, skills, and knowledge to drive organisational and business protection and resilience.
  • Navigate the increasingly complex landscape of cybersecurity by becoming influential strategists within your organisation.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of your role as a cybersecurity leader in the ecosystem to secure your organisation’s cyber-resilient future.
  • Prepare for and effectively manage cybersecurity crises, ensuring that you are equipped to lead with confidence and expertise.
  • Be empowered to make better decisions by possessing the ability to think strategically and maximise the business value created by cybersecurity.
  • Identify and quantify cyber risks and guide cybersecurity-related investment decisions with precision.
  • Mobilise key stakeholders to make cybersecurity a business enabler and develop and leverage a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem and community.
  • Identify emerging cybersecurity threats, then address related challenges through innovative practices.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of— 

Leadership Mindset Cybersecurity Assessment

Leadership Mindset Assessment
Virtual Session

Singapore

8 days in Singapore 
In-person Sessions
(SMU City Campus)

Cambridge, London, UK

5 days of Overseas Immersion 
In-person Sessions at
Cambridge & London, UK 
(University of Cambridge)+

Cybersecurity Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment
Virtual Session

8 – 12 June 2026 (5 days)
Singapore | In-person Sessions

  • Understand what a mindset is and how it can be developed.
  • Discover the “center of gravity” of your mindset and identify your potential for development.
  • Maximise your resilience, focus and attention.
  • Develop gravitas and become an influential C-suite while staying true to your values.
  • Maximise the performance and resilience of your team.
  • Contextualise your leadership approach to the needs and maturity of your people.
  • Recruit, grow and retain talents.

13 – 17 July 2026 (5 days)
Overseas Immersion (Cambridge & London, UK) | In-person Sessions+

+Participants are required to make necessary arrangements to accommodate travel time in addition to the scheduled programme dates above.

  • Align on a common understanding of ‘resilience’ and specifically how it relates to the cyber domain.
  • Explore how cyber resilience differs from cybersecurity and what is driving this change.
  • Deep dive into how corporate governance concepts apply to cyber risk management and have been challenged by emerging trends in Board and Regulatory requirements.
  • Explore the concept and theory of strategy, what it is and what it is not within a business context and then craft a business-centric cyber resilience strategy to take back to organizations.
  • Provide a framework and understanding of how power and influence are structured within corporate organizations to aid participants return to the workplace when implementing their resilience strategies.
  • Engage with leading cyber security executives, industry leaders and government decision makers in the United Kingdom to explore and learn from best practices in enterprises and in public-private partnerships.

31 August – 2 September 2026 (3 days)
Singapore | In-person Sessions

  • Master the language of finance to better pitch to C-suites and the Board.
  • Make the changes happen in your organization to support your strategy.
  • Use multi-stakeholder engagement practices using the skills of persuasion and influence without formal authority.
  • Develop a security culture in your organisation.
  • Be adaptive and agile to tackle complex challenges.

Who Should Attend

The programme is designed for senior and middle management leaders (C and C-1 levels) of local and regional organisations with substantive cybersecurity responsibility in their roles. 

Aspiring and upcoming cybersecurity leaders and senior managers are also welcome to apply. 
 

Programme Fees1

SGD 28,885 (Including 9% GST2)
SGD 26,500 (Excluding 9% GST3)

1The programme fee is exclusive of any travel, airport transfer, and accommodation costs throughout the programme, which will be borne by the participants or the sponsoring organisations.

2GST applies to self-nominated participants and participants sponsored by Singapore-registered organisations.

3GST not applicable for foreign-based entities.  
 

Subsidy Support

Eligible participants (Singaporeans only) may receive a subsidy of up to 70% of the programme fee from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).

Why Attend the Programme?

The Cybersecurity Strategic Leadership Programme is the ultimate catalyst that helps you shift your mindset, attitudes, and skills towards making cybersecurity an integral part of your organisation’s strategy. 
 

360° perspective on cybersecurity ecosystem

Get a holistic 360° perspective on the cybersecurity ecosystem
The unparalleled programme blends deep insights from academics, thought leaders, industry practitioners, and government officials. You will gain a holistic 360° perspective view on the cybersecurity ecosystem that consists of a complex network of people, processes, technologies, and rules working together to protect digital environments.  
 

Lead self, teams, and organisation in cybersecurity

Emerge with a deep understanding of how to lead yourself, your teams, and your organisation in cybersecurity
The cybersecurity environment is characterised by constant evolution, complexity, uncertainty, regulatory ambiguity and high-stakes decision-making. You will learn how to lead and operate under pressure and uncertainty, to translate cyber risk into strategic, board-level and policy-relevant decisions. 
 

Experiential, hands-on learning activities

Immerse in experiential, hands-on learning activities
Throughout the programme, you will immerse in experiential, hands-on activities that translate each module’s learning into strategic, actionable insights that enable you to create tangible and measurable business value from cybersecurity within your organisation.
 

Live case studies and simulation on cybersecurity

Live case studies and simulations
Through role-based scenarios, evolving information, and competing stakeholder demands, our live case studies and simulation stimulate safe experimentation with new behaviours, initiatives and ideas, where you can sharpen your judgement and practise leading without full certainty. 
 

Join our vibrant SMU Associate Alumni community network

Be part of our vibrant SMU Associate Alumni community*
At the end of the programme, you will get to join our SMU Associate Alumni Community. You will get to maintain a lifelong connection and affiliation with the University, and form long-term professional networks with fellow Associate Alumni from across ASEAN, broader Asia, and beyond. 
*Automatically onboarded as an SMU Associate Alumni upon successful completion of the programme. 

Required Documents

  • Please submit the Nomination / Referral template form downloadable here.
  • Please also submit a copy of your CV / resume.

Contact Us

For further enquiries, please reach out to:

Mr Desmond Ng
+65 6808 5393
desmondngjj@smu.edu.sg

Mr Vincent Lu
+65 6828 9605
vincentlu@smu.edu.sg

Programme Certificates

Upon completion, eligible graduates from the Cybersecurity Strategic Leadership Programme will receive— 

​​1 (ONE) Certificate and a Digital Badge 
from SMU Executive Development

​​1 (ONE) Certificate of Achievement
from the Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education

Programme Testimonials

David Koh, Commissioner of Cybersecurity,  Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

Chief Executive’s Foreword

Cybersecurity is an important growth sector in Singapore’s economy and digital future. As organisations digitalise further and cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, there is a growing need to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce by identifying and training individuals to lead cybersecurity functions in organisations. 

 

The programme aims to strengthen local cybersecurity leaders’ strategic and leadership capabilities to influence strategy, drive organisational cybersecurity posture and resolve cybersecurity challenges through innovation and partnerships.

David Koh 
Commissioner of Cybersecurity, 
Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

Programme Directors

François Bogacz, Head of Learning and Innovation, SMU Executive Development, SMU

François Bogacz

SMU Executive Development

François has a deep hands-on knowledge of the challenges of the IT industry leaders, having spent the first part of his life in management positions at Philips, Hitachi and Microsoft. 
Drawing on his extensive background in IT and management, he has been a key figure in developing high-impact learning experiences, helping senior leaders build C-suite mindsets for cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and digital transformation. He is also the Chair of the Skills and Credentials Working Group at the Digital Education Council. 

François Bogacz, Head of Learning and Innovation, SMU Executive Development, SMU

Jason Mallinder

ISTARI

Before joining ISTARI, Jason was the former Global CISO and Managing Director at Credit Suisse. He was responsible for information security, including cybersecurity and technology risk management, globally. He is a certified information security manager and certified risk manager. He chaired the Investment Banking Information Security Group in the U.K. and worked closely with the Bank of England and the U.K. government on cross-sector cyber defence development, testing and exercising programmes.

*SMU Associate Alumni

 

Individuals who have successfully completed and obtained a certificate from SMU Executive Development (ExD)’s Cybersecurity Strategic Leadership Programme will automatically be recognised as SMU Associate Alumni.

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