Clairos - Executive Series
From technical expert to
From technical expert to
boardroom authority
When the audit chair asks "So — are we safe?" and the CFO asks "What is this costing us?" — you'll have the answer. The complete certificate curriculum that closes the gap between what you know and what the board needs to hear.
23Training Modules
15NIST Frameworks
30+On-Demand Classes
CPECredits Included
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What you receive
Everything you need to govern cyber risk like financial risk
Built for CISOs, CFOs, General Counsel, and board directors who carry the legal and fiduciary weight of enterprise security. One enrollment unlocks the complete Cybersecurity Leadership Mastery curriculum.
Certificate + CPE CreditsA credential that demonstrates documented governance competence to your board and regulators
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
Visual Frameworks & BlueprintsOriginal diagrams, KPI stat blocks, and implementation blueprints you can reuse
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 SectionsPractical AI governance guidance woven across every framework in the course
Director-Ready Briefing ToolsThe Risk Posture score, Security ROI model, and a 15-minute board briefing — built for you
D&O Liability ProtectionMeet the Caremark oversight standard with documented, defensible governance practices
Direct Instructor SupportEmail access to a C|CISO with 17+ years in the field, throughout your 12-month access
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.
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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
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 · 800-30 · 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 · 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 · 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
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 & Board Value Proof
AI · 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