Managerial Cybersecurity and Privacy
The target participant for this Program is a mid to senior-level professional, encompassing those with IT experience such as IT managers, security analysts, privacy officers, or business leaders responsible for managing and safeguarding an organization’s data. It also includes professionals involved in managerial decisions, especially those pertaining to personal data. These individuals often face a range of challenges in their professional lives, including:
- Navigating Complex Security Threats
- Balancing Security with Accessibility
- Adhering to Legal and Ethical Standards
- Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
- Strategic Policy Development
- Personal Skill Development
Sprint Details
NEXT EDITION
On campus
November, 2025 (TBC)
CONTACT US
Toni Solanilla | Program Director
(+34) 618 698 066
TSolanilla@iese.edu
OBJECTIVES
1. Understand:
- The fundamental concepts of security and privacy, such as the CIA triad, ransomware, social engineering, and data subject.
- The managerial aspects of security, such as security policies and access controls.
- The legal, ethical, and economic dimensions of data privacy.
- The decision-making processes related to privacy at individual, organizational, and governmental levels.
2. Apply:
- Security frameworks and policies in organizational settings.
- The knowledge of security and privacy to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.
- Legal and ethical considerations in privacy to everyday business scenarios.
3. Analyze:
- Security measures and identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Case studies to understand the impact of different security and privacy practices.
- Complex privacy scenarios, considering legal and ethical implications.
4. Create:
- Security strategies tailored to specific organizational needs.
- Privacy policies by integrating legal, ethical, and economic aspects.
- Innovative solutions for complex security and privacy challenges in various organizational contexts

Tawfiq Alashoor
Assistant Professor of Operations, Information and Technology
• Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems, Georgia State University
• M.S. in Information Systems, The Pennsylvania State University
• B.S. in Management Information Systems, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
The Managerial Cybersecurity and Privacy program leverages a range of highly dynamic teaching methodologies, including group discussions, class lectures, exercises and the case method, all aimed at honing your skills as an agent of change.
To ensure participants get the most out of the program, they will be asked to prepare the academic materials provided two weeks before the program’s start date.
The admission process entails a three-step process:
- Complete and submit the online registration form.
- Receive an email from the Executive Education department confirming that your application has been received. You will also see the dates of the Sprint, the approximate schedule, and the banking and billing details needed to formalize the registration fee.
- Formalize the payment of the registration fee before the start of the Sprint. This is a mandatory condition to enroll in the program. Two weeks before the start of the Program you will receive an email to register as a user and gain access to IESE’s virtual campus, where you can access pre-study material.
Fees
- General rate: €4,800
- Alumni rate: €4,320
- IESE Member rate: €4,080
Executive Education Certificate, Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation: 5% additional discount on the general or IESE Members fee.
VAT exempt for teaching. Contact us about our corporate agreements and fees for multiple registrations.
The payment of the fee is mandatory to access the program. The work material is included.
Places are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Details
We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.
Admissions Requirements
All registrations for Focused Programs are subject to the supervision of the Admissions Committee, whose task is to ensure that they meet the specific requirements of this type of program, in order to achieve optimal performance for all students in the classroom. As a general rule, participants must have at least ten years of professional experience and have held a managerial or responsible position in the last five years. Although there are no formal educational requirements, admission is based on professional achievements and organizational responsibility.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 7 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a 25% registration fee charge. IESE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program edition up to 7 days before the start date.
Companies and teams
- Companies with corporate agreements with IESE: discount of up to 20%.
- Discount on multiple applications, for individuals and teams: up to 25% for groups of four or more people.
- The more focused programs you take, the more benefits you will receive: you may be eligible for discounts of 5% to 15%.
Alumni
- Special price for alumni: 10% discount
- Special price for members of the IESE Alumni Association: 15% discount. Recommend 2 participants and each one will also get 15% off.
Scholarships
- Entrepreneurs
- Executive women
- ONGs
Contact the Focused Program team here for more details.
If interested in obtaining the IESE Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation:
• Complete, 1 Focused Programs and 3 Sprints, in English or Spanish, within two years.
In addition to earning the IESE Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation, you will enjoy a series of other exclusive benefits:
• Professional guidance with an IESE advisor.
• 5% discount on any future Focused Program.
• Possibility of becoming a Member of the IESE Alumni Association, which delivers a broad array of exclusive benefits. Discover here how to make the most of the membership.
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