Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative
Designed to empower women and non-binary leaders who want to shape the future of Canadian cybersecurity.
Next Cohort Intake
October 2023
Location
Virtual & In-Person
Program Duration
7 Months
Time Commitment
Part-time
Cost
Free
Contact
Overview
Businesses need leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the digital threat landscape – together with the skills to respond effectively to cyber incidents and their wider impacts on organizational reputation, data protection and legal obligations, and supply chains.
The Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) is designed to empower women and non-binary leaders through an in-depth understanding of organizational digital risks and mitigation strategies; enhanced leadership skills; and access to a supportive, high impact professional network. ELCI is for women and non-binary leaders who seek to advance into executive-level positions in cybersecurity or related fields and shape the future of the Canadian cyber ecosystem.
We are grateful for the support of Mastercard, whose investment is supporting the development of women and diverse leaders in cybersecurity.
Overview
The Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) is a Catalyst leadership program designed to empower women and non-binary leaders who seek to advance into executive-level positions in cybersecurity or related fields. The program is delivered to empower these leaders through an in-depth understanding of organizational digital risks and mitigation strategies; enhanced leadership skills; and access to a supportive, high-impact professional network.
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is grateful for the support of Mastercard, whose investment is supporting the development of women and diverse leaders in cybersecurity. Mastercard’s generosity is meaningfully contributing to the development of a diverse community of cybersecurity leaders, growing the talent pipeline Canada needs to secure our nation’s digital transformation.
Next Cohort Intake:
October 2023
Location:
Virtual & In-Person
Program Duration:
7 Months
Time Commitment:
Part-time
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Canada's Cyber Changemakers
“It was a very holistic approach to building leaders that would advocate for cyber regardless of one’s profession. I love the multidisciplinary approach and the emphasis of building strong community and network.” — ELCI Graduate, 2023
The Benefits of the ELCI Program
A part-time, hybrid program, ELCI will combine four in-person residencies with online learning over seven months. Outside of dedicated class time, learners can expect to commit an additional eight to ten hours a month on reading, coursework and other programming. The core modules will be complemented by additional skills development focused on deepening participants’ business acumen and providing them with a well-rounded set of leadership and professional skills to become changemakers within the cyber sector.
Individual Benefits | Organizational Benefits |
|---|---|
• Gain an in-depth and strategic understanding of organizational digital risk and cybersecurity management considerations. • Build your business foundations and executive strategy toolkit. • Develop your leadership and human skills. • Be mentored by, and network with, senior business leaders. • Learn from a range of guest speakers who are global experts in their fields. • Gain access to a long term professional community via alumni programming. | • Strengthen your organizational leadership capacity. • Improve high-potential employee engagement and retention. • Deepen organizational knowledge of the latest digital risk mitigation practices and strategies. • Nurture diversity in your talent pipeline. |
Further Skill Enhancement
- Programming will be augmented with important human skills development. Topics such as Executive Presentation Skills, Building a Personal Brand and Supporting Team Mental Health will be delved into through expert guest sessions, interactive workshops and discussions.
- Learners consolidate their program learning with a cumulative capstone project requiring a demonstration of newly developed digital risk management strategies, multi-disciplinary perspectives, and executive communication skills.
- In addition, career mentorship will be a key component of the program, providing personalized support and career guidance from senior executives.
