Target Participants

The course is essential for professionals involved in IT security, risk management, and business continuity planning.

What you will learn

By the end of the course the learner should be able to:

• Identify and assess cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement risk management strategies to protect organizational assets.
• Understand and apply relevant cybersecurity frameworks.
• Create and maintain security policies and compliance programs.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Course duration

5 days

Course Outline

Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Risk Assessment

• Introduction to Cyber Security: Understanding cyber security fundamentals and its role in protecting organizational data and systems.
• Importance of Cyber Security Risk Assessment: Why risk assessment is essential for identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
• Cyber Security Frameworks and Regulations: Overview of major frameworks and regulations, including ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
• Types of Cyber Threats and Common Vulnerabilities
• Different types of cyber threats (e.g., malware, phishing) and vulnerabilities (software, human, configuration).
• Case Study: Analysis of a recent cyber attack on a major organization, illustrating the importance of thorough risk assessment.

Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attack Lifecycle

• Types of Cyber Threats: Detailed look into threats such as ransomware, DDoS attacks, and insider threats.
• Understanding the Attack Lifecycle: How attackers target organizations, from reconnaissance to execution.
• Risk Identification: Identifying organizational assets, data, and potential threats.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Techniques for assessing vulnerabilities in software, systems, and processes.
• Case Study: Examination of a high-profile data breach, focusing on identified vulnerabilities and lessons learned.

Risk Mitigation Strategies and Tools

• Risk Mitigation Approaches: Overview of strategies like risk avoidance, reduction, and transfer.
• Security Controls and Best Practices: Implementing controls like firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication.
• Risk Assessment Tools and Technologies: Using vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Incident Response Planning: Developing a response plan for quick and effective action against breaches.
• Case Study: Example of a successful risk mitigation scenario in a corporate setting, showing how security controls were effectively used.

Cyber Security Policies, Compliance, and Employee Training

• Developing Cyber Security Policies: Creating robust policies to guide organizational security efforts.
• Compliance Requirements: Key compliance standards and their impact on cyber security practices.
• Employee Training and Awareness: Educating employees to reduce human vulnerabilities.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and formulating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
• Case Study: Real-world example of an organization’s policy-driven approach to maintain compliance and train employees, resulting in increased resilience.

Emerging Threats, Future Trends, and Real-World Applications

• Emerging Threats: Overview of IoT security risks and challenges posed by AI-driven attacks.
• Future Trends in Cyber Security: Exploring how AI, machine learning, and blockchain are reshaping the cyber security landscape.
• Risk Management Frameworks: A closer look at ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and CIS Controls for structuring risk management processes.
• Case Study: Detailed case study analyzing real-world data breaches, highlighting emerging threats, and discussing potential future countermeasures.