Description
Clairos Training — Practitioner
Cybersecurity leadership
Cybersecurity leadership
mastery for executives
A complete certificate curriculum built for C-suite executives, board directors, and senior leaders who need to govern, communicate, and lead on cybersecurity — without becoming a technologist.
23Training Modules
15NIST Frameworks
30+On-Demand Classes
CPECredits Included
$
1,299
1,299
$6,900
You save $5,601 · One-time · 12-month access
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What you receive
Everything in one curriculum
Practitioner access unlocks the full Cybersecurity Leadership Mastery course — all modules, materials, and credentials in one package.
Certificate CourseCybersecurity Leadership Mastery completion certificate upon finishing all modules
23 Training ModulesFull access to the complete 22-module capstone curriculum plus course overview
30+ On-Demand ClassesIndividual NIST-focused courses available on demand, any time
SVG Diagrams & FrameworksOriginal visual frameworks, KPI stat blocks, and implementation blueprints
Legal & Regulatory GuidanceSEC disclosure rules, Caremark standard, DORA, False Claims Act, and more
Real-World Case StudiesSolarWinds, Marriott, Colonial Pipeline, Samsung ChatGPT leak, $25M deepfake fraud
AI Augmentation SectionsAI across all frameworks — practical AI governance guidance in every module
Board-Level Question SetsReady-to-use questions for board meetings and executive briefings
Email SupportDirect access to Clairos instructors throughout your 12-month access period
Full curriculum
23 modules · 6 learning phases
Structured from governance foundations through board-level mastery, each module delivers long-form executive-level material aligned to NIST frameworks and real organizational outcomes.
Start Here
Course Orientation
Course Orientation
00
Course Overview — 22 Modules at a Glance
Full curriculum map, learning objectives, how to navigate the course, and what you will be able to do as a certified practitioner.
Phase 1
Governance Foundation
NIST CSF 2.0 — GOVERN Function
Governance Foundation
NIST CSF 2.0 — GOVERN Function
01
Why NIST CSF 2.0 Govern Changed Everything
The strategic shift that made governance a first-class function — and what it means for executives and boards today.
02
GV.OC — Organizational Context
How to define your organization’s cybersecurity context, stakeholders, and mission-critical dependencies.
03
GV.RM — Risk Management Strategy
Building and communicating an enterprise risk appetite, tolerance thresholds, and board-level risk strategy.
04
GV.RR — Roles, Responsibilities & Authorities
Clarifying who owns what in cybersecurity governance — from the board to the CISO to individual business units.
05
GV.PO & GV.OV — Policy and Oversight
How to establish and oversee meaningful cybersecurity policy — and what effective board oversight looks like in practice.
06
GV.SC — Supply Chain Risk
Governing third-party and supply chain cyber risk — including vendor tiering, contractual controls, and incident obligations.
Phase 2
Technical Governance Architecture
SP 800-37 · SP 800-30 · SP 800-53
Technical Governance Architecture
SP 800-37 · SP 800-30 · SP 800-53
07
NIST RMF — SP 800-37 Seven Steps
The Risk Management Framework from an executive lens — how the seven-step process governs system authorization and continuous monitoring.
08
Risk Assessment — SP 800-30
How to conduct, interpret, and act on a formal cybersecurity risk assessment — and how to present results to the board.
09
Security Controls — SP 800-53
Navigating the NIST control catalog as an executive — what controls matter most, how to prioritize investment, and how to measure effectiveness.
Phase 3
Specialized Governance Domains
Privacy · AI RMF · CMMC · C-SCRM
Specialized Governance Domains
Privacy · AI RMF · CMMC · C-SCRM
10
NIST Privacy Framework
Privacy as a governance discipline — how the NIST Privacy Framework integrates with CSF 2.0 and what executives are expected to oversee.
11
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Governing AI risk at the executive level — the NIST AI RMF, the Cyber AI Profile, and the board’s role in AI oversight decisions.
12
SP 800-171 & CMMC
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and controlled unclassified information — what defense contractors and federal supply chain executives must know.
13
C-SCRM — SP 800-161
Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management in depth — governing suppliers, sub-tier risks, and third-party dependency exposure.
Phase 4
Legal & Regulatory Obligations
SEC Rules · Insurance · DORA
Legal & Regulatory Obligations
SEC Rules · Insurance · DORA
14
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
The 2023 SEC rules on material cyber incident disclosure and annual reporting — personal liability for executives and directors under Caremark.
15
Cyber Insurance Strategy
How to evaluate, negotiate, and maximize cyber insurance coverage — reducing premiums through control maturity and avoiding common claim denials.
16
DORA for Leaders
The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act — obligations for financial services executives, ICT risk management requirements, and NIST CSF alignment.
Phase 5
Board-Level Disciplines
Governance · M&A · Zero Trust · OT/ICS
Board-Level Disciplines
Governance · M&A · Zero Trust · OT/ICS
17
Board Oversight & Director Certification
What meaningful board cybersecurity oversight looks like — committee structures, reporting cadence, director accountability, and the certification pathway.
18
Cybersecurity M&A — Legal & Financial Exposure
Cyber due diligence in mergers and acquisitions — inherited liability, integration risk, valuation impact, and the Marriott/Starwood case study.
19
Zero Trust Architecture
Zero Trust from the executive seat — CISA ZTA principles, NIST SP 800-207, business case construction, and board-level reporting.
20
OT/ICS Cybersecurity
Operational technology and industrial control system risk — NIST SP 800-82, the Colonial Pipeline case, and the business impact of OT compromise.
Phase 6
Mastery, AI Augmentation & Board Value Proof
AI Integration · ROI · Certification
Mastery, AI Augmentation & Board Value Proof
AI Integration · ROI · Certification
21
AI Across All Frameworks
How AI augments every NIST framework covered in this course — practical AI tools for governance, risk management, compliance, and board reporting.
22
Board Value Proof & Mastery
Building the ROI case for cybersecurity investment — financial frameworks, KPI dashboards, 90-day implementation blueprints, and earning your certificate.
Also included
15 individual NIST courses — on demand
Every standalone course built into the Mastery curriculum is also available individually. Access any of these 15 focused deep-dives at any time during your membership.
NIST CSF 2.0 Govern Function for Executives
NIST RMF for Leaders — SP 800-37
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for Leaders — SP 800-30
NIST SP 800-53 Controls Overview for Executives
NIST Privacy Framework for Leaders
AI Risk Management Framework for Leaders
NIST SP 800-171 & CMMC for Executives
Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Mgmt — C-SCRM SP 800-161
SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules for Executives
Cyber Insurance Strategy for Executives
DORA for Leaders — EU Digital Operational Resilience Act
Cybersecurity Governance & Board Oversight
Cyber M&A — Legal & Financial Exposure
Zero Trust Architecture for Executives
OT/ICS Cybersecurity for Leaders — SP 800-82