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Cybersecurity & Governance Frameworks

This course provides a structured and practical understanding of cybersecurity governance frameworks used by enterprises, governments, and regulated industries. Participants will learn how to align cybersecurity strategy with organizational objectives, manage cyber risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and establish strong security governance models. The program bridges the gap between technical security controls and executive-level decision-making, making it ideal for leadership, IT, risk, and compliance roles.

Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Duration

24 Hours (3 Days Instructor-Led)

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of IT systems and networks
Familiarity with information security concepts (recommended)
Experience in IT, governance, risk, compliance, or management roles is an advantage

Outline

Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance
- What is cybersecurity governance?
- Governance vs management vs operations
- Role of boards, executives, and IT leadership
Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Cyber risk identification and classification
- Threats, vulnerabilities, and impact analysis
- Risk appetite, tolerance, and prioritization
- Risk treatment strategies and documentation
Governance Frameworks & Standards
- Overview of major cybersecurity frameworks
- Framework selection and alignment
- Mapping controls to business objectives
- Integrating multiple frameworks in large organizations
Policies, Controls & Enterprise Security Architecture
- Security policies, standards, and procedures
- Administrative, technical, and physical controls
- Defense-in-depth and zero-trust concepts
- Enterprise security architecture overview
Compliance & Regulatory Landscape
- Regulatory compliance vs security best practices
- Data protection, privacy, and industry regulations
- Audit readiness and compliance reporting
- Managing third-party and vendor risk
Incident Response & Governance Oversight
- Incident response governance structure
- Roles and responsibilities during cyber incidents
- Legal, regulatory, and reputational considerations
- Post-incident reviews and continuous improvement
Cybersecurity Metrics, Reporting & KPIs
- Measuring security effectiveness
- Executive dashboards and board reporting
- Risk-based security metrics
- Continuous monitoring and maturity assessment
Building a Sustainable Cybersecurity Program
- Cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
- Budgeting and resource planning
- Security awareness and organizational culture
- Future trends in cybersecurity governance