Course overview
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Cybersecurity Fundamentals. It covers the principles, the requirements of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ITIL 4 and COBIT 2019, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ITIL 4 and COBIT 2019
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for IT professionals, analysts, engineers and digital transformation teams in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Cybersecurity FundamentalsTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–22 Jan 2027 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Mar 2027 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Oct 2027 | Beirut Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 5–9 Mar 2028 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Jul 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Aug 2028 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Aug – 1 Sep 2028 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 5–9 Feb 2029 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Jul 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Apr 2030 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Apr 2030 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 May 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Jul 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |