Cyber Risk Compliance and Audit 10th February – 31st of March 2025

Course Overview: 

This course focuses on understanding and implementing cybersecurity risk management frameworks, compliance requirements, and auditing practices to ensure robust security postures and regulatory adherence.

Course Objectives: 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Cyber Risk Management:

• Identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks.

• Implement risk management techniques to protect information systems.

• Apply Compliance Frameworks:

• Understand ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS standards.

• Align organizational practices with compliance mandates.

• Conduct Cybersecurity Audits:

• Plan and execute cybersecurity audits.

• Analyze security controls and detect vulnerabilities.

• Develop Cybersecurity Policies:

• Draft and enforce policies addressing cyber risks.

• Implement governance structures to ensure policy adherence.

• Monitor and Improve Security Posture:

• Employ continuous monitoring tools like SIEM.

• Perform periodic reviews and update risk management strategies.

Course Contents:

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Risk and Compliance

• Cyber risk landscape

• Key compliance requirements

• The role of risk management in cybersecurity

Module 2: Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards

• ISO 27001 and ISMS development

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• PCI-DSS and other regulatory frameworks

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Identifying threats and vulnerabilities

• Risk analysis methodologies

• Threat modeling and risk prioritization

Module 4: Compliance Audits and Controls

• Audit lifecycle: planning, execution, reporting

• Evaluating security controls

• Gap analysis and remediation strategies

Module 5: Incident Reporting and Management

• Cyber incident reporting requirements

• Response planning and recovery procedures

• Post-incident evaluation

Module 6: Policy and Governance Development

• Security policy development

• Governance frameworks

• Policy enforcement and compliance culture

Module 7: Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

• Automated threat detection and response

• Periodic risk assessments and improvements

Target Audience:

• Cybersecurity Professionals

• Auditors

• Compliance Analysts

• Risk Managers