3-Day Instructor-Led Programme
An advanced programme for senior leaders and legal professionals covering the legal frameworks, strategic considerations, and governance requirements surrounding offensive cyber operations and active defence. Develop the capability to assess proportionate response options to nation-state attacks, navigate UK cyber law and international frameworks, and brief boards and government stakeholders on offensive cyber considerations.
Duration
3 Days
Price
$4,195
The UK National Cyber Force and the Cabinet Office Cyber Security Strategy have placed offensive cyber operations firmly within the policy conversation for senior leaders across government and critical sectors. CISOs, General Counsel, and policy directors are now expected to understand the legal thresholds, proportionality requirements, and governance structures that govern both state-led offensive operations and the increasingly complex question of what private organisations can legally do when under sustained nation-state attack. Over three mentor-led days, participants examine the UK legal framework governing offensive cyber operations including the Computer Misuse Act and Investigatory Powers Act, explore the international law framework established by the Tallinn Manual, distinguish clearly between active defence, hack-back, and state-led offensive cyber operations, assess proportionate response options within legal boundaries, and develop board-level governance frameworks for cyber warfare risk. The programme concludes with a capstone simulating a nation-state attack scenario: participants determine legal response options, draft a board recommendation, and present to a simulated government stakeholder group. This course is aligned with the UK National Cyber Strategy, Tallinn Manual 2.0, UK Computer Misuse Act, Investigatory Powers Act, and the NCSC Active Cyber Defence framework.
Legal framework case study analysis exercises, proportionate response assessment practical, board recommendation drafting workshop, and a nation-state attack scenario legal response capstone.
Practitioner-led sessions covering UK cyber law, international law thresholds, Five Eyes coordination, and active defence boundaries with live commentary on real governance decisions made by CISOs and legal counsel.
UK offensive cyber legal framework knowledge, Tallinn Manual international law application, active defence versus hack-back distinction, proportionate response assessment, and board-level cyber warfare governance.
Understand the legal frameworks governing offensive cyber operations globally and within the UK specifically.
Assess proportionate response options available to organisations and states following a nation-state cyberattack.
Navigate the Computer Misuse Act, Investigatory Powers Act, and international law in a cyber context.
Distinguish clearly and accurately between active defence, hack-back, and offensive cyber operations.
Brief boards and government stakeholders on offensive cyber considerations with legal precision.
Design a board-level governance framework for cyber warfare risk and active defence decision-making.
Manage incident disclosure obligations across NCSC, regulators, and law enforcement in parallel.
Senior professional experience as a CISO, General Counsel, policy director, or equivalent governance leadership role.
Solid understanding of the cyber threat landscape including nation-state actors and attack methodologies.
Familiarity with UK regulatory obligations and corporate governance requirements in a regulated sector.
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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Everything you need to know about the certification exams
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Everything you need to know about this course
CISOs, General Counsel, policy directors, government security leads, and defence sector senior managers who need to understand the legal and strategic dimensions of offensive cyber operations and active defence.
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