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SEC6825 Mastering CIS Controls for Senior Communications and PR Executives

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What is the CIS Controls for Senior Communications course about?

PR and communications leaders deliver critical organisational outcomes, yet their work rarely appears in formal control frameworks or audit narratives. This invisibility limits mandate, budget, and cross-functional pull.

What situation is the CIS Controls for Senior Communications for?

PR and communications leaders deliver critical organisational outcomes, yet their work rarely appears in formal control frameworks or audit narratives. This invisibility limits mandate, budget, and cross-functional pull.

Who is the CIS Controls for Senior Communications course for?

Senior communications, PR, and external affairs executives in regulated or public-facing organisations who shape narratives around leadership transitions, brand campaigns, and public events.

What do you take away from the CIS Controls for Senior Communications course?

Map core communication workflows to CIS Control objectives for audit-grade documentation Embed pre-approved crisis response playbooks into security frameworks Demonstrate control ownership during incident reviews without overstepping Align message calendars with organisational control review cycles Position comms as a proactive governance function, not just a reactive channel.

What's included with your purchase?

12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters) Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access 30-day money-back guarantee.

What does the CIS Controls for Senior Communications cover on delivery and format?

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access. Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module (36 hours total), designed for asynchronous completion over 6-8 weeks.

How does this compare to the alternatives?

Generic cybersecurity courses focus on technical teams and miss comms-specific workflows. This course is tailored to PR and communications leaders, translating CIS Controls into actionable, non-technical frameworks that elevate their strategic role.

What does the CIS Controls for Senior Communications cover on frequently asked?

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

Closely related courses: CIS Controls for Regional Communications Leadership, CIS Controls for Enterprise Account Executives, CIS Controls for Executive Operations Leaders, CIS Controls for Financial Sales Executives.

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering CIS Controls for Senior Communications and PR Executives

Turn high-visibility external campaigns into structured, repeatable security influence.

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
High-impact comms work often stays invisible to risk and security leadership.

The situation this course is for

PR and communications leaders deliver critical organisational outcomes, yet their work rarely appears in formal control frameworks or audit narratives. This invisibility limits mandate, budget, and cross-functional pull.

Who this is for

Senior communications, PR, and external affairs executives in regulated or public-facing organisations who shape narratives around leadership transitions, brand campaigns, and public events.

Who this is not for

Junior press officers, media interns, or agency staff without decision authority over campaign structure or crisis messaging.

What you walk away with

  • Map core communication workflows to CIS Control objectives for audit-grade documentation
  • Embed pre-approved crisis response playbooks into security frameworks
  • Demonstrate control ownership during incident reviews without overstepping
  • Align message calendars with organisational control review cycles
  • Position comms as a proactive governance function, not just a reactive channel

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Introduction to CIS Controls for Communications Leaders
Understand how the CIS Controls framework applies to non-technical functions, with focus on Controls 3, 5, and 17, security awareness, incident response, and user training.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What CIS Controls are
  2. Why comms owns part of the control surface
  3. Control vs campaign: finding overlap
  4. Mapping message cycles to control reviews
  5. The role of comms in incident escalation
  6. Documenting comms as a control owner
  7. Security-aware messaging templates
  8. Stakeholder alignment on control ownership
  9. Integrating comms into audit evidence
  10. Crisis comms as control testing
  11. From ad hoc to repeatable responses
  12. Building trust with CISO teams
Module 2. Control 3: Data Protection and Message Governance
Apply data handling policies to press releases, event materials, and executive statements to ensure compliance and consistency.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Classifying public vs internal content
  2. Version control for campaign assets
  3. Retention rules for media outputs
  4. Approved channels matrix
  5. Data sovereignty in cross-border events
  6. Handling executive quotes systematically
  7. Archiving comms decisions
  8. Third-party vendor content rules
  9. Metadata standards for press kits
  10. Tracking message lineage
  11. Secure storage of unreleased content
  12. Audit trail for message approvals
Module 3. Control 5: Security Awareness and Training
Leverage PR campaigns to reinforce security messaging across the organisation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Timing comms to training cycles
  2. Measuring employee recall of key messages
  3. Embedding security themes in public events
  4. Internal comms as awareness channel
  5. Using leadership transitions for training moments
  6. Gamifying policy adoption
  7. Tracking engagement lift
  8. Cross-functional ownership model
  9. Campaign-to-control feedback loop
  10. Messaging for phishing drills
  11. Celebrating secure behaviours
  12. Scaling culture through narrative
Module 4. Control 17: Incident Response and Crisis Communications
Align pre-approved crisis comms playbooks with formal incident response plans.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Dual-track incident response
  2. Comms roles in SOC escalation
  3. Crisis comms chain of command
  4. Pre-approved messaging tiers
  5. Media monitoring as detection
  6. Rapid statement templates
  7. Stakeholder comms matrix
  8. Post-incident narrative review
  9. Coordinating with legal and compliance
  10. Public apology frameworks
  11. Comms in tabletop exercises
  12. Rebuilding trust post-event
Module 5. Control 16: Account Monitoring and Access Review
Secure executive messaging channels and media credentials.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Executive social media risk
  2. Monitoring CEO comms channels
  3. Access review for press teams
  4. Media login hygiene
  5. Credential rotation schedules
  6. Shared account governance
  7. Detecting compromised accounts
  8. Comms-specific MFA policies
  9. Audit logs for content publishing
  10. Revocation workflows
  11. Onboarding comms staff securely
  12. Offboarding message continuity
Module 6. Control 4: Secure Configuration for Communication Tools
Apply secure configuration to tools used in PR and media workflows.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Hardening content management systems
  2. Email encryption standards
  3. Webinar platform security
  4. Media asset transfer protocols
  5. Secure video conferencing
  6. Default settings for press tools
  7. Comms-specific firewall rules
  8. Endpoint security for roadshows
  9. Mobile device policies for events
  10. Printer and kiosk hygiene
  11. Wi-Fi network naming conventions
  12. Approved software list for creatives
Module 7. Control 18: Penetration Testing and Red Teaming
Use red team exercises to stress-test communication resilience.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Simulating executive impersonation
  2. Testing crisis message speed
  3. Phishing comms staff ethically
  4. Evaluating media leak response
  5. Red team briefing comms
  6. Comms in breach simulation
  7. Measuring message accuracy under stress
  8. Testing spokesperson availability
  9. Internal panic scenarios
  10. Social media firestorm drills
  11. Post-exercise narrative debrief
  12. Improvement tracking
Module 8. Control 7: Multi-Factor Authentication Enforcement
Ensure MFA adoption across comms and PR accounts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. MFA for media platforms
  2. Executive account enforcement
  3. Vendor access controls
  4. MFA rollout comms plan
  5. Measuring adoption rates
  6. Recovery path for locked accounts
  7. Comms team MFA champions
  8. Monitoring MFA compliance
  9. Reporting on MFA coverage
  10. Balancing security and urgency
  11. MFA in field operations
  12. Onboarding new staff
Module 9. Control 8: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges
Limit admin rights in comms platforms to reduce risk.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Admin rights in CMS platforms
  2. Vendor admin access review
  3. Approval workflows for admin changes
  4. Just-in-time privileges
  5. Monitoring admin activity
  6. Logging content publishing actions
  7. Reconciling admin lists
  8. Separation of comms duties
  9. Admin access during crises
  10. Audit trail requirements
  11. Review frequency standards
  12. Admin handover protocols
Module 10. Control 13: Data Loss Prevention
Protect sensitive content in transit and at rest.
12 chapters in this module
  1. DLP for press releases
  2. Monitoring outbound emails
  3. Blocking unapproved file shares
  4. Classifying campaign data
  5. Encryption of media assets
  6. DLP rules for comms teams
  7. Reviewing DLP alerts
  8. False positive management
  9. Incident response for data leaks
  10. Secure deletion processes
  11. Data retention in PR
  12. Recovery from accidental exposure
Module 11. Control 19: Incident Response Management
Integrate comms into formal incident response structures.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Comms in IR planning
  2. Joining the IR team
  3. Comms escalation path
  4. Internal announcement workflows
  5. External statement approval
  6. Media inquiry triage
  7. Stakeholder comms timeline
  8. Crisis comms metrics
  9. Post-mortem narrative control
  10. Comms role in root cause
  11. Regulator communication prep
  12. Public update cadence
Module 12. Sustaining Comms-Driven Control Excellence
Maintain and evolve the integration of communications into security frameworks over time.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Quarterly comms-control review
  2. Updating playbooks
  3. Training new staff
  4. Measuring comms control maturity
  5. Reporting control impact
  6. Comms in audit prep
  7. Evolving with threat landscape
  8. Scaling to new markets
  9. Integrating new tools
  10. Leadership transition planning
  11. Celebrating control wins
  12. Future-proofing message strategy

How this maps to your situation

  • During high-visibility leadership transitions
  • Before major public brand campaigns
  • When joining cross-functional risk councils
  • After a near-miss media incident

Before vs. after

Before
Comms work remains invisible to security and risk leadership, limiting influence and budget.
After
Communication strategies are embedded in formal control frameworks, giving comms teams measurable governance impact and executive visibility.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module (36 hours total), designed for asynchronous completion over 6-8 weeks.

If nothing changes
Without structured integration, comms remains reactive and excluded from governance conversations, missing opportunities to shape resilience and earn strategic recognition.

How this compares to the alternatives

Generic cybersecurity courses focus on technical teams and miss comms-specific workflows. This course is tailored to PR and communications leaders, translating CIS Controls into actionable, non-technical frameworks that elevate their strategic role.

Frequently asked

Is this course technical?
No. It's designed for communications leaders with no technical background, translating CIS Controls into narrative, planning, and governance terms.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get access to the full CIS Controls framework?
The course references and applies CIS Controls, but you’ll need your organisation’s existing access to the full framework for internal use.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module (36 hours total), designed for asynchronous completion over 6-8 weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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