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Transforming Cyber Leadership

The Next-Level Strategies and Skills You Need Now

Join us for expert-led and collaborative learning that will empower you with the real-world knowledge, tools and strategies necessary to excel in leadership roles — enabling you to lead teams confidently, drive innovation in cyber practices and contribute to resilient organizational success.

Effective cyber leadership goes beyond technical expertise, requiring the ability to align cyber initiatives with broader organizational goals, engage with stakeholders across departments, and articulate cybersecurity risks and priorities to executive leadership and the board of directors. You’ll learn to amplify your impact in areas of strategic leadership, business acumen and communication so you’re ready for what’s next.

Who Should Attend

ISC2-certified and noncertified professionals looking to sharpen leadership, strategy and financial fluency
Directors or technical SMEs seeking to translate complex cybersecurity challenges into business terms and communicate effectively with nontechnical leaders
Cybersecurity professionals who interact with boards or are preparing for board-level responsibilities
Professionals involved in high-level decision-making around talent retention, regulatory compliance and emerging threats
Individuals tasked with aligning cybersecurity programs to business goals, including translating technical risks into executive action

In-Person Workshops

Event Location: Toronto, Canada

Date: September 15-16, 2026

Event Location: Aurora, CO, USA.

Date: October 24-25, 2026

Event Location: London, England, UK

Date: 17-18 November 2026

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Pricing Why Attend Facilitators FAQs

PRICING

Member pricing is available for ISC2 Members, Associates and Candidates.

Sign up to become an ISC2 Candidate today and gain access to a wide range of benefits, including member pricing for this workshop.

Member

	Early Bird	Regular
September 15-16, 2026 Toronto, Canada	$1800 Ends Aug. 6	$1900 From Aug. 7
October 24-25, 2026 Aurora, CO	$1800 Ends Sept. 9.	$1900
London, England, UK 17-18 November 2026	£1609 Ends Oct. 9	£1739 From Oct. 10

ISC2 Member - Government

	Early Bird	Regular
September 15-16, 2026 Toronto, Canada	$1620 Ends Aug. 6	$1710 From Aug. 7

Non-Member

	Early Bird	Regular
October 24-25, 2026 Aurora, CO	$2200 Ends Sept. 9.	$2300
September 15-16, 2026 Toronto, Canada	$2200 Ends Aug. 6	$2300 From Aug. 7
London, England, UK 17-18 November 2026	£2009 Ends Oct. 9	£2139 From Oct. 10

Non-Member - Government

	Early Bird	Regular
September 15-16, 2026 Toronto, Canada	$1980 Ends Aug. 6	$2070 From Aug. 7

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WHY ATTEND

Designed for cybersecurity professionals seeking to elevate their leadership skills, this workshop provides essential direction to amplify impact in areas of strategic leadership, business acumen and communication.

Earn 16 CPE credits for in-person participation.
Earn a certificate of completion and a digital Credly badge

After this workshop, participants should have a comprehensive understanding of the following:

Navigating Tactical and Strategic Mindsets in Cyber Leadership

Strategic leadership
Key business concepts
Finance essentials
Means, measures and metrics
Communication skills, including reporting to the executive team and board of directors
People leadership

Strategic Leadership and Influence in Cybersecurity

Top 10 priorities for cyber leaders
Relationship building and stakeholder management
Rules, regulations and legal compliance
Responsibility, accountability and liability
Networking and building a professional profile
Driving innovation

Justification Letter

Need assistance in justifying your attendance at this event? Use the Justification Letter below to help you frame the discussion with your employer and gain their support.

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Facilitators

2026 facilitators to be announced.

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FAQs

A: Attendees must be 18 years or older at the time of entry to attend this workshop.

A: The following credit cards are accepted for payment: Visa, Mastercard and American Express. No other forms of payment are accepted for this workshop registration.

A: Once registered, you will automatically receive updates specific to the workshop. We recommend that you add events@isc2.org to your email client’s contacts list.

A: No, government and military discounts are not currently available for this workshop.

A: To cancel, click the modify registration link within your confirmation email and follow the cancellation links. If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, you may request cancellation by emailing us at events@isc2.org.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations after 30 days prior to the workshop start date or no-shows.

Please note, that if you do not cancel and do not access the workshop, you are still responsible for payment in full.

Cancellations are subject to the full workshop registration fee and will be issued in the form of payment received. Under no circumstances will ISC2 be obligated to refund all or part of the registration fee.

A: To ensure your CPE credits are automatically posted to your ISC2 member account, you must include your ISC2 member number during the registration process.

In approximately 10 business days after the workshop, you will be able to apply the earned CPE credits to your ISC2 member account. Those who neglect to include their member ID number when registering will need to manually submit their CPE credits post-workshop. In the event that duplicate entries are made, it is the member responsibility to remove the duplicate entry.

A: ISC2 certified members are required to earn and submit CPE credits over their three-year certification cycle. All CPE activities must be completed during the three years of each certification cycle and no later than the certification expiration date (end of certification cycle). For more information on CPEs, download the CPE Handbook.

A: No, sessions will not be recorded.

A: Yes, attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and hotel. ISC2 is not responsible for any food or lodging expenses accrued.

A: No, there is not a reduced rate room block for hotels.

A: Yes, welcome coffee, refreshment breaks and lunch will be provided each day.

A: Please see the detailed agenda for the latest session times.

A: All attendees will automatically earn up to 16 CPE credits upon the completion of the in-person program.