Course Details

Securing Digital Assets: IT Governance & Cybersecurity Risks Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In today's interconnected digital landscape, organizations face escalating cybersecurity threats and the imperative for robust IT governance. This IT Governance & Cybersecurity Risks Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to establish effective IT governance frameworks and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Participants will learn to align IT strategy with business objectives, implement security best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. This program is designed to empower professionals to safeguard their organization's digital assets and build a resilient cybersecurity posture.

This comprehensive program is tailored for IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, risk managers, compliance officers, board members, and anyone responsible for IT governance and cybersecurity within their organization. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will develop the ability to conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, and respond to cyber incidents. The course emphasizes the importance of integrating IT governance with business strategy and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.

DURATION

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of IT governance and cybersecurity risk management.
• Develop and implement effective IT governance frameworks.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Implement security controls and best practices to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IT security regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement incident response plans.
• Understand the role of technology in enhancing cybersecurity.
• Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and responsibility.

COURSE MODULES

• Foundations of IT Governance:
• Defining IT governance and its importance.
• Exploring key IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL).
• Understanding the alignment of IT strategy with business objectives.
• The history of IT Governance.
• Cybersecurity Risk Management:
• Understanding cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Developing risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Understanding how to implement a cyber risk register.
• Implementing Security Controls and Best Practices:
• Understanding and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Implementing access control and identity management systems.
• Utilizing encryption and data protection techniques.
• Understanding the importance of security awareness training.
• Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks:
• Understanding relevant IT security regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection laws.
• Navigating industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Understanding how to implement compliance monitoring.
• Incident Response and Recovery:
• Developing and implementing incident response plans.
• Conducting incident response simulations and exercises.
• Understanding forensic investigation techniques.
• Understanding how to implement business continuity plans.
• Technology and Cybersecurity:
• Utilizing security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS).
• Understanding the role of cloud security and mobile security.
• Understanding how to implement zero trust security.
• Data Governance and Privacy:
• Understanding data governance principles and practices.
• Implementing data classification and protection measures.
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Understanding the importance of data loss prevention.
• Emerging Trends and Future of IT Governance and Cybersecurity:
• Exploring the impact of emerging technologies on IT governance and cybersecurity.
• Addressing cybersecurity risks associated with IoT and AI.
• Navigating evolving threat landscapes and cyber warfare.
• Understanding the future of cybersecurity.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com