This program is a professional fusion of executive leadership and protective strategy, tailored to the unique challenges of the non-profit and advocacy sectors. Participants will acquire the knowledge necessary to design a security posture that respects privacy, protects people, and ensures the continuity of impactful work. By blending global security standards with the practical realities of high-risk environments, you will learn to lead security programs that empower rather than hinder your mission.

Key Learning Modules

• Security Governance for Impact: Defining the role of a security leader in a mission-driven context and aligning digital protection with organizational values.

• Strategic Risk & Compliance: Navigating the complex legal landscapes of international advocacy while identifying and mitigating risks to sensitive data and vital operations.

• Resilient Security Architecture: Learning to design and oversee a flexible security framework that protects assets in diverse and often unpredictable environments.

• Crisis Management & Rapid Response: Mastering the leadership skills required to manage security incidents, protect vulnerable stakeholders, and maintain organizational trust.

• Fostering a Culture of Security: Developing strategies to train and empower activists, ensuring that security awareness is a shared responsibility across the entire organization.

Target Audience: Managers, consultants, and human rights advocates responsible for the creation and protection of value within their organizations, as well as those seeking to lead security at an executive level.