Contents
Introduction to cyber security
- Overview of current threats and challenges in cyber security.
- Important terms and concepts: Threat landscape, vulnerabilities, risks.
Principles of proactive security
- Definition and importance of proactive security measures.
- Comparison: proactive vs. reactive security strategies.
Development of an efficient safety culture
- Establishing a safety culture within the organization.
- Training and awareness programs for employees.
Technological solutions for proactive security
- Use of modern technologies: AI, machine learning and automation.
- Tools and platforms for threat detection and prevention.
- What is behind ISMS, TISAX, DORA, NIS-2?
Case study: Successful implementation of proactive security measures
- Presentation of various current attack and fraud scenarios.
- Discussion of challenges and solutions within the company.
Management of cyber security risks
- Identification and assessment of risks.
- Risk mitigation and monitoring strategies.
Interactive group work "Ransomware attack case study"
- Work on a fictitious scenario for an attack on the company.
- Presentation of the results and discussion.
Learning environment
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Your benefit
- You will learn to understand current cyber threats and assess risks competently.
- You will learn how proactive security strategies help to detect and prevent attacks at an early stage.
- You will learn how to use modern technologies such as AI and automation in a targeted manner in order to discuss with experts experts on an equal footing.
- By simulating a cyber attack, you will learn how to behave professionally in an emergency.
Methods
Keynote speech, discussions and direct exchange with the experts and among the participants, best-practice examples and recommendations for action.
Recommended for
Head of accounting and CFO, management, financial managers, senior executives and experts , particularly from accounting and controlling or IT.
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Start dates and details

Thursday, 12.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 18.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.