Cybersecurity Oversight & Risk Management Training Course: Protecting The Organization From Evolving Cyber Threats

Introduction

Cybersecurity Oversight & Risk Management training empowers leaders to develop robust cybersecurity strategies, ensuring organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats. This course focuses on analyzing cybersecurity risks, implementing effective oversight mechanisms, and understanding the impact of cyber incidents on business continuity and reputation. Participants will learn to develop incident response plans, utilize risk management frameworks, and understand the intricacies of using security audits and compliance measures to safeguard critical assets. By mastering cybersecurity oversight, professionals can enhance their ability to build a secure organizational culture, mitigate cyber risks, and contribute to a more resilient and trustworthy business environment.

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks necessitate a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity oversight and risk management best practices. This course delves into the nuances of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security awareness training, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored cybersecurity strategies. By integrating cybersecurity expertise with leadership acumen, this program enables individuals to lead initiatives that maximize data protection and drive sustainable business security.

Target Audience:

• Board members
• C-suite executives
• IT managers
• Risk managers
• Compliance officers
• Security professionals
• Auditors
• Business owners
• Individuals interested in cybersecurity oversight
• Legal professionals

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of cybersecurity oversight and risk management.
• Implement techniques for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Understand the role of cybersecurity governance and policy in protecting organizational assets.
• Implement techniques for developing and implementing incident response plans and protocols.
• Understand the principles of threat intelligence and proactive threat hunting.
• Implement techniques for utilizing security audits and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Understand the role of security awareness training and employee education in cybersecurity.
• Implement techniques for managing third-party cybersecurity risks and vendor security.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Develop strategies for measuring and analyzing the effectiveness of cybersecurity oversight initiatives.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity Oversight

• Principles and importance of cybersecurity oversight and risk management.
• Understanding the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape.
• Benefits of protecting the organization from evolving cyber threats.
• Historical context and evolution of cybersecurity.

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis

• Techniques for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Implementing risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Utilizing vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Managing risk assessments.

Module 3: Cybersecurity Governance and Policy

• Role of cybersecurity governance and policy in protecting organizational assets.
• Understanding cybersecurity governance frameworks and standards.
• Implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Managing cybersecurity governance.

Module 4: Incident Response Planning

• Techniques for developing and implementing incident response plans and protocols.
• Implementing incident detection and containment strategies.
• Utilizing incident response tools and technologies.
• Managing incident response.

Module 5: Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting

• Principles of threat intelligence and proactive threat hunting.
• Understanding threat intelligence sources and analysis.
• Implementing threat hunting techniques and methodologies.
• Managing threat intelligence.

Module 6: Security Audits and Compliance

• Techniques for utilizing security audits and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Implementing security audits and assessments.
• Utilizing compliance reporting and documentation.
• Managing security audits.

Module 7: Security Awareness and Employee Education

• Role of security awareness training and employee education in cybersecurity.
• Understanding security awareness programs and materials.
• Implementing phishing simulations and security training.
• Managing security awareness.

Module 8: Third-Party Risks, Ethics, and Measurement

• Techniques for managing third-party cybersecurity risks and vendor security.
• Implementing vendor risk assessments and contracts.
• Utilizing ethical considerations in cybersecurity.
• Managing cybersecurity metrics.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.