About the Module

Technology Disruption & Cyber Risk: The Board's Role

This module gives directors the knowledge and skills they need to provide more effective oversight and long-term direction in the areas of technology disruption and cyber risk. With the rapidly evolving and turbulent dynamics in tech and cyber, directors gain important information and skills to understand trends and to provide appropriate oversight and input for both long-term direction and risk.

Travel

Location: Kansas, USA

Hotel: Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Airport: (MCI)Kansas City International

Arrival: November 10 (day prior to start date)

Hotel booking link and additional travel details are available on the Program Website (link provided in registration confirmation email).

Investment

Registration Fee: $3,800 per person  

Registration fee includes:

  • Access to the FCCS Online Learning Platform
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner & reception one evening)
  • Access to esteemed module faculty

Registrant is responsible for booking travel and associated costs.

 

Module Specifics

Module Information: This module is being delivered in two parts:

  1. Online: The FCCS learning platform hosts the first portion of module learning, featuring faculty presentations and reflections – all at a pace of your choosing to complete before the in-person dates. 
  2. In-Person: 1.5-day in-person training with expert faculty in an interactive group (directors from other Cooperatives) at featured hotels.

 

This module focuses on the important elements and impacts of disruptions in technology and cybersecurity on business and organizations now and in the future.  Agriculture and financial services are and will be significantly affected and directors must understand the nature of the risks and opportunities presented by technology and cyber security.  

 

Module Objectives:

  • How to understand the various risks and opportunities presented by technology disruption and cybersecurity
  • Disruption and innovation, and the board’s role
  • The cyber-threat landscape and players, including the role of government, service providers, and customers 
  • The value of monitoring technology disruption and cyber risk and providing appropriate oversight and decision-making
  • The interplay of technology and cybersecurity issues and tradeoffs in enterprise risk management
  • The role of cyber insurance in cyber risk management