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Information Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management

Why Attend

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand and manage Information Technology (IT) risks and cybersecurity risks by identifying critical assets, threats, and vulnerabilities; assessing risk likelihood and impact; and implementing effective controls and mitigation measures (preventive, detective, and corrective). The course also covers incident response planning, business continuity management, and compliance with relevant policies and standards to enhance organizational resilience, reduce security breaches, minimize service disruptions, and prevent data leakage. Participants will gain practical expertise in managing IT and cybersecurity risks in accordance with international best practices and standards. The course focuses on risk identification, analysis, assessment, treatment, and monitoring to safeguard digital assets, ensure business continuity, and reduce the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity incidents. The course also provides an overview of leading international frameworks and standards, including: ISO 27001 ISO 27005 NIST Cybersecurity Framework COBIT Modern Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Cybersecurity Risk Management methodologies

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Methodology

The course adopts an interactive training approach that combines theory and practice through:

Instructor-led presentations supported by practical examples.

Workshops and hands-on exercises for risk analysis.

Real-world case studies of cyberattacks and security incidents.

Use of risk assessment models and risk registers.

Group discussions and practical applications across various work environments.

Short assessments and practical quizzes to measure understanding and knowledge retention.

Course Objectives

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

Understand the fundamental concepts of IT Risk Management and Cybersecurity Risk Management.

Identify different types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities and their business impact.

Apply methodologies for risk identification, analysis, and assessment.

Develop risk registers and risk assessment reports.

Select appropriate controls and mitigation measures to address risks.

Understand the relationship between governance, compliance, and risk management.

Manage third-party and cloud computing risks.

Develop incident response and business continuity plans.

Measure cybersecurity maturity and key risk indicators (KRIs).

Promote a cybersecurity-aware culture within the organization.

Target Audience

IT Managers

Cybersecurity Managers and Officers

Risk and Compliance Analysts

Information Systems Auditors

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Professionals

Business Continuity and Crisis Management Teams

Security Operations Center (SOC) Personnel

Technology Project and Digital Transformation Managers

Professionals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity risk management capabilities

Target Competencies

Cybersecurity Risk Analysis

Security Control Assessment and Effectiveness Evaluation

Risk Matrix Development and Reporting

Application of Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards

Asset, Data, and System Risk Management

Risk-Based Decision Making

Development of Risk Treatment and Incident Response Plans

Security Governance and Compliance Management

Operational and Technology Risk Management

Effective Risk Communication with Executive Leadership

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