Cybersecurity · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 6: Capstone: Organisational Security Programme · Lesson 5 of 5

Presenting to Leadership

Win support for the programme from leaders.

In this lesson you will

  • Present the programme to non-technical leaders
  • Answer challenging questions

Key concepts

executive summaryrisk in mission termsdecisions requestedhandling questions

The lesson

Open with the organisation's top risks in mission terms and what the programme will change.

Show the roadmap, budget options and the decisions needed today.

Answer questions honestly, including what remains uncertain and what the organisation must accept.

Step by step

  1. Write the executive summary.
  2. Build the slides.
  3. Rehearse with a non-technical listener.
  4. Present to the panel.

Practice activity

Present the Organisational Security Programme to the panel.

Expected result: A clear presentation that meets the project criteria.

Check your understanding

  1. How should a leadership presentation open?

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    With the top risks in mission terms.

  2. Why rehearse with a non-technical listener?

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    To make sure the message is clear to leaders.

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