CISO Executive Coaching Montreal

Personalized coaching for CISO - Strategy, leadership and cyber governance

10 hoursAdvancedBlended (in-person + remote)

In Montreal, our cybersecurity training supports Quebec businesses in their secure digital transformation. Organizations like Desjardins, National Bank of Canada, CGI trust our expertise to train their teams. Based in District 3, we understand the specific challenges of the Canada market and adapt our programs to local realities.

Key Information

Duration10 hours

ModeBlended (in-person + remote)

LevelAdvanced

LocationMontreal

Toolkit

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CISO Toolkit: Governance & Reporting

Security reporting templates for the board and essential KPI/KRI metrics.

Toolkit

Presentation

Personalized coaching for CISO - Strategy, leadership and cyber governance

Objectives

Develop a strategic cybersecurity vision aligned with business
Master communication with the board and executives
Build and manage a high-performing security team
Effectively manage security budgets and priorities
Develop personal influence and leadership

Target Audience

→Current CISOs looking to strengthen their leadership
→IT Directors transitioning to security roles
→New CISOs taking on their position
→Senior consultants aiming for executive positions
→Security managers preparing for promotion

Prerequisites

Executive position or aspiration to CISO role. Significant experience in information security or IT. Ability to step back and focus on strategic aspects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prerequisites

Executive position or aspiration to CISO role. Significant experience in information security or IT. Ability to step back and focus on strategic aspects.

Target Audience

→Current CISOs looking to strengthen their leadership
→IT Directors transitioning to security roles
→New CISOs taking on their position
→Senior consultants aiming for executive positions
→Security managers preparing for promotion

Expected Outcomes

Develop a strategic cybersecurity vision aligned with business

Master communication with the board and executives

Build and manage a high-performing security team

Effectively manage security budgets and priorities

Develop personal influence and leadership

Companies in Montreal using this training

Desjardins - Awareness training for 500+ employees
National Bank of Canada - Ongoing certification program
CGI - Security audit and custom training
District 3 startups - Monthly group training sessions

Regulatory Compliance

Law 25 (Quebec privacy law), PIPEDA (federal), Bill C-26 (CCSPA - Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act), OSFI guidelines (financial institutions), SOC 2 and ISO 27001 required for banking sector

FAQs

What is CISO coaching and how does it differ from training?

CISO coaching is personalized 1-on-1 support focused on your specific challenges. Unlike training that delivers generic knowledge, coaching works on your real situation: budget negotiations, crisis management, board relations, personal development.

How are coaching sessions conducted?

Sessions typically last 1.5-2 hours, via video or in-person. We start with an assessment of your situation, define clear objectives, then work on practical cases from your daily work. Between sessions, you apply learnings with email follow-up.

What is the profile of the coaches?

Our coaches are former CISOs with 15+ years of experience, having worked in large corporations and demanding environments. They combine technical expertise, managerial experience, and professional coaching certification (ICF).

How many sessions are needed to see results?

A standard program includes 10 sessions over 4-6 months. Initial results (confidence, clarity) appear after 2-3 sessions. Lasting transformations (board influence, restructured team) take 4-6 months. We also offer short formats for specific challenges.

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Next session in Montreal

February 27, 2026