The “Cybersecurity for Companies” programme was jointly designed by CATÓLICA-LISBON and TÉCNICO+ with the aim of promoting an understanding of the current risks associated with Information Technologies and Management practices designed to protect organisations, addressing technological and human components of information systems, with special attention to their vulnerabilities.

Objectives:

• To understand current information systems and their main vulnerabilities;
• To understand the importance of the human factor in defending the IT infrastructure;
• To become familiar with the culture of attacks on information systems;
• To understand the architecture of the information system infrastructure to be protected;
• To become familiar with the main techniques, approaches, and technologies used in systems protection;
• To know how to manage risk and access to information sources and organisations available to participate in the joint defense of technological infrastructure;
• To be prepared to react to attacks on information systems, particularly in decision-making in a crisis environment;
• To understand the most appropriate governance solutions and the functions necessary for managing Cybersecurity in companies;
• To know how to design and manage a cybersecurity plan.

Information:
Start Date: November 17, 2026
End Date: December 3, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Price: €1550
Format: Online
Duration: 21 hours
*Applications open until November 3, 2026.

Target Audience:

This programme is intended for managers from all sectors who face the risk of exposure to cyberattacks and who need to have the necessary knowledge of the subject to effectively participate in the discussion of problems, analysis of solutions, and decision-making.

• Senior management;
• Business strategy managers;
• Consultants;
• Digital transformation project managers.

It is also intended for others interested in the topic.

Structure:

1 – Cybersecurity Governance.
2 – What you need to know about technology to address Cybersecurity.
3 – What you need to know about Cybersecurity.
4 – Practical Cybersecurity mechanisms for managers.
5 – How to manage Cybersecurity proactively.
6 – How to build your Cybersecurity Plan.

More information and application