Intelligent CISO Issue 28 | Page 37

FEATURE Cyber Management Alliance, a provider of high-level specialised operational and strategic cybersecurity training courses, has announced that its Cyber Incident Response course is the first such course to be certified by the UK government. Established in 2015 and headquartered in the UK, Cyber Management Alliance is closing the divide in cyberspace by bringing together the best qualities of thought leadership, operational mastery of cybersecurity and risk management, and achieving joint strategic goals of reducing organisational exposure to cyberthreats. The provider offers cyber-resiliency services to global organisations and delivers a high-level of specialised operational and strategic consultancy, training and executive workshops in cybersecurity and data privacy. Given how critical cybersecurity has become to Business Continuity, its highly popular Cyber Incident Planning & Response (CIPR) course aims to help people equip themselves with the requisite cyberskills to navigate the increasingly complex world of cyberrisks and threats. The course’s level of prestige is highlighted by the fact that it is the first to be certified by the recently rebranded NCSC’s certified training scheme, provided by APMG International. The course was first certified by the Government Scheme in 2016 and is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). Interactive, practical and immersive, the entire course can be conveniently completed by attending a virtual classroom or via a self-paced e-learning environment. Besides gaining imperative insights into key cyber risk-reducing controls for their business, course participants also have the advantage of being trained by Amar Singh, globally renowned as one of the top cybersecurity practitioners and the Founder and CEO of Cyber Management Alliance. Commenting on the launch, Singh said: “I am delighted that APMG has awarded NCSC Certified Training status for the CIPR course, including its online delivery programme. The updated and comprehensive course is accessible for all levels of management and technical audiences. The CIPR course is a complete guide to planning and responding to a cyber crisis or a data breach.” Interactive, practical and immersive, the entire course can be conveniently completed by attending a virtual classroom or via a self-paced e-learning environment. APMG-International’s COO, Nick Houlton, said: “Protecting individuals, teams and organisations from the financial and reputational damage of cyber incidents is at the heart of the Information Security Agenda. APMG is delighted to certify this course on behalf of the UK National Cyber Security Centre and looks forward to its continuing success in the market.” Cyber Management Alliance’s Cofounder, Bal Rai, said: “We are pleased to have received NCSC Certified Training certification status. Over 300 organisations in 20 different countries have benefitted from the course and internal workshops and with the launch of the online training, it means every organisation, globally, can access the knowledge and skills at any time.” Previous participants of the NCSC- Certified CIPR workshop have come from organisations including the United Nations, UK Ministry of Defence, several UK Police Forces, NHS Trusts, European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank, Microsoft, Ernst and Young and many others. www.intelligentciso.com | Issue 28 37