Why Cyber Crisis Leadership Matters

Modern cyber incidents move faster than organisational decision-making.
In those early hours, leadership alignment, not technology decides outcomes.
A calm, focused command room is possible even during uncertainty, but only with a defined operating model and practiced leadership reflexes.

This program combines twenty years of advisory experience with structured crisis leadership models to give CEOs and MDs a practical, repeatable way to lead under pressure.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Calm Code for CEOs is a practical leadership manual for the moments when cyber chaos hits and every second counts. Written by our CEO Mr. Salil Dighe for MDs, CEOs, and Board Leaders, it strips away theory and delivers a structured survival guide for the most decisive window of any cyber incident, the first three days

This program is based on the core frameworks from the book The Calm Code for CEOs, and helps leaders make clear, decisive choices when timelines shrink and expectations rise.

The book was created for the CEO who must speak before having perfect information, the MD who carries responsibility for customers, investors and teams, and the leader who finds every eye in the room turning toward them.

Every participant receives the digital edition of the book as part of the program.

A Leadership-First Cyber Mastery Experience

This is not technical training.
This is a practical, leadership-centric operating system for CEOs, MDs, Founders and Board Leaders.

Across two days, we work through the models, decision flows and communication behaviors that define effective leadership before, during and after a cyber crisis.

The focus is clarity, alignment, narrative control, and confident decision-making.

What We Cover Across Two Days

• Understanding attacker mindset and modern cyber threats

• Leadership-centric cybersecurity framework

• The 72-hour crisis operating system

• Handling ransom, dark web data, leaks and outages

• CEO posture under pressure

• Crisis communication mastery

• KRA and KPI frameworks for CXOs

• War room architecture and decision flow

• Cyber insurance and risk quantification

• Managing investors, regulators and media

• Operating as a CEO with a lean team or startup

• Executive crisis simulation

• The post-crisis power play

This is a leadership room, not a webinar.
Expect depth, clarity and actionable decision frameworks.

A Focused Room for Senior Leaders

To maintain high-quality discussion and personalised guidance, the year-end cohort is limited to 10 participants and their core teams.

Seats are confirmed strictly on a first-come basis.

About the Instructor

Salil is a distinguished Information Security and IT leader with over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing robust security frameworks across diverse industries. With a strong track record of enhancing security postures for prestigious banks and corporations, he has become a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity domain

Salil has made significant contributions to law enforcement, serving as an expert to the Cyber Crime Cell of Pune City Police (Maharashtra, India) for 8 years. During this time, he played an instrumental role in numerous cyber crime investigations and was also an active member of the Cyber Committee. Additionally, he is invited as a regular speaker at esteemed academic institutions, raising awareness about cyber crime.

Salil's expertise extends to training high-level officials, having trained Indian Army Intelligence Officers in Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics, while also consulting on critical operations.

He has held prominent leadership roles, including Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, a financial services company owned by Mr. Adar Poonawalla, where his team was honoured with the prestigious Cyber Security Team of the Year award. He also served as Director - Information Security at Worldline where he led efforts to fortify cybersecurity across global teams.

Salil is currently, the CEO of GuardianNx Techsolutions Private Limited, where he leverages his vast expertise to help organizations worldwide strengthen their cybersecurity defences and navigate the ever-evolving digital threat landscape.

Certifications

• CISSP (Gold Certification in Information Security)

• Certified Data Privacy Practitioner

• Indian School of Business (ISB) Executive Education - Cyber Security for Leaders

• IRCA (International Register for Certified Auditors) ISMS Auditor

• ASCL Certified Ethical Hacker

• ASCL Certified Cyber Crime Investigator

Frequently asked questions

Is this program technical ?

No. This is a leadership-focused program.
We discuss cyber attacks, risks and attacker mindset, but everything is explained in business language.
The emphasis is on decision-making, communication, governance, posture and alignment — not technical controls or configuration

I already have a cybersecurity team. Why should I attend?

Because during a crisis, technical teams execute, but leaders decide.
Your CISO and CIO cannot speak to regulators, investors, customers or the board on your behalf.
This program gives CEOs, MDs and Founders the clarity and frameworks they need to lead from the front.

I run a small company without a large security team. Will this still help me?

Absolutely.
The program includes a dedicated section on how CEOs of lean teams or startups can lead effectively during cyber incidents.
You will learn how to establish structure, command and clarity even with minimal resources.

What exactly will I take away from the two days

You will leave with a complete leadership toolkit

• The digital edition of The Calm Code for CEOs

• The 72-Hour Crisis Operating System

• Leadership-centric cybersecurity framework

• Crisis communication templates

• Ransom and dark web decision models

• CXO KRA–KPI expectations

• War room architecture

• Investor, regulator and media navigation

• A leadership posture guide
  Plus, you’ll experience a live executive crisis simulation.

Why is the cohort limited to 10 teams?

Cyber crisis leadership requires thoughtful discussion, personalised scenarios and space for each team to clarify their operating model.
Keeping the group small ensures depth, interaction and room for real leadership conversations.

Will my team also participate?

Yes.
One Person from your core leadership team can join with you (CXOs, senior managers or key decision-makers).

Is the digital edition of the book included?

Yes.
All participants receive the digital edition of The Calm Code for CEOs as part of the program.

Do I need any prior cybersecurity knowledge ?

No.
The program is designed for business leaders.
Everything is explained clearly and anchored in real decision-making, not in technical jargon.

Will there be recordings of the sessions?

No.
To protect the privacy of discussions and maintain transparency in the room, the sessions will not be recorded.
However, all toolkits, templates and frameworks will be provided.

How does payment work?

Seats are confirmed through Razorpay on a first-come basis.
Once payment is completed, your confirmation email and program details will be shared.

What if I cannot attend after registering?

You can transfer your seat to another leader in your organisation.
Because the cohort is limited, refunds are not offered.

Will the content be relevant to my industry?

Yes.
Cyber crises impact every sector BFSI, manufacturing, services, retail, healthcare, government, startups.
The decision frameworks are designed to be industry-agnostic and leadership-driven.

What makes this program different from typical cyber workshops?

This is not technical training and not an awareness session.
It is a leadership operating system.
It focuses on how CEOs think, decide, communicate and command a crisis — the part of cyber resilience most organisations ignore.

Does the program cover AI-related threats and opportunities?

Yes.
We discuss how attackers are using AI, where AI helps leadership teams, and what CEOs should prepare for in the next two years.

Lead with Calm, Clarity and Confidence

If you would like to strengthen your crisis leadership posture before heading into 2026, we welcome you to join this cohort.

Register for the Workshop

• Digital edition of The Calm Code for CEOs
  

• A full leadership-centric cybersecurity framework
  

• The 72-Hour Crisis Operating System
  

• Ransom, dark web and reputation- handling decision models
  

• Communication frameworks for employees, customers, media, regulators and investors
  

• KRA and KPI templates for aligning CXOs
  

• War room architecture and crisis meeting cadence
  

• Cyber insurance and risk quantification guide
  

• Startup-friendly leadership model for small teams
  

• Live executive crisis simulation
  

• Post-crisis power play roadmap
  

• Certificate of completion

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP