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Cybersecurity Leadership Academy

Where cybersecurity expertise meets strategic leadership. In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is crucial for organisations and their clients. As cyber threats and opportunities rapidly evolve, there is a growing need for leaders who can bridge technical expertise and strategic business insight. The Cybersecurity Leadership Academy offers a unique programme that combines strategic, technical, and leadership development. Built on collaboration between academia, industry, and government, this programme prepares professionals to tackle tomorrow's complex cyber challenges.

Tuition
€16,250
Duration
10 months
Language
English
Nearest start date
February
Mode
Part-time
Lectures
Fridays
Diploma
Certificate
Oct09
On-campus info session
Jan26
Application deadline 2026
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Why choose Cybersecurity Leadership Academy?

Grow as a leader

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Strengthen your management and leadership abilities to establish and lead medium-sized, diverse cybersecurity teams to effectively manage threats in the era of AI.

Create your future-proof cyber strategy

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Create a context-sensitive cybersecurity vision, planning and strategy for the next 5-10 years.

Gain hands-on expertise to implement cybersecurity solutions

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Gain hands-on expertise in designing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating security measures aligned with organisational risk.

For whom? 

The Cybersecurity Leadership Academy is designed for ambitious professionals who hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, work in the cybersecurity field or related technical fields and aspire to become future cybersecurity leaders. The programme also welcomes experts working in risk management, data management or AI who want to strengthen their role in cybersecurity.

Am I eligible?

Upload your CV and we will check if you are qualified for this study. We will respond within 3 business days. 

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What will you learn?

By completing the Cybersecurity Leadership Academy, you will be able to:

  1. develop in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, technologies and processes;
  2. advise senior leadership on cybersecurity trends, risks, and opportunities;
  3. design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate cybersecurity solutions in line with the organisation’s risk posture;
  4. manage security departments, budgets and suppliers effectively;
  5. communicate and lead with confidence, building support for cybersecurity initiatives across all levels of your organisation;
  6. develop a long-term cybersecurity vision and strategy (5-10 years).
Facts & Figures
Degree programme
Certificate
Mode
Part-time
Credits
30 ECTS, 10 months
Language of instruction
English
Accreditation
EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
Starts in
February
Costs
€16,250
Location
Roeterseiland campus