PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

Welcome to the IT Risk Management & Auditing program, a comprehensive 5-day training program that is designed to equip IT professionals, auditors, risk managers, and compliance officers with the knowledge and skills required to manage and mitigate IT risks in their organizations.

In today’s digital age, organizations rely heavily on their IT systems, making IT risks a major concern for businesses of all sizes. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and other IT-related incidents can have a significant impact on an organization’s operations, reputation, and financial standing. Therefore, it is imperative that businesses implement effective IT risk management strategies and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

The IT Risk Management & Auditing program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of IT risk management and auditing principles, methodologies, and best practices. The program aims to help participants develop a practical approach to IT risk management that can be applied in their organizations to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks.

Throughout the program, participants will learn about IT risk management frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and others, and gain practical knowledge of IT auditing methodologies such as COBIT, ITIL, and others. Additionally, participants will learn about compliance requirements for IT systems, including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and more.

The program will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, all of which are designed to ensure active participation and engagement of participants. The program will be conducted in a classroom setting with access to relevant IT tools and technologies.

Upon completion of the program, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of IT risk management and auditing, compliance requirements for IT systems, and the role of IT risk management in the overall risk management framework of an organization. Participants will also be equipped with practical skills to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks in their organizations, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to

• Understand the importance of IT risk management and auditing
• Learn about the various types of IT risks and their impact on an organization
• Gain practical knowledge of IT auditing methodologies and techniques
• Learn about compliance requirements for IT systems and how to ensure compliance
• Understand the role of IT risk management in the overall risk management framework of an organization

 Who Should Attend

 The IT Risk Management & Auditing program is designed for IT professionals, auditors, risk managers, and compliance officers who are responsible for managing and mitigating IT risks in their organizations.

Training Methodology

 This program will use a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises to ensure active participation and engagement of participants. The program will be conducted in a classroom setting with access to relevant IT tools and technologies.

 Program Content

 Day 1: Introduction to IT Risk Management

• Overview of IT risks and their impact on organizations
• Introduction to IT risk management frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
• Principles of risk assessment and risk management
• Case study: Identifying and assessing IT risks in an organization

 Day 2: IT Auditing Methodologies

• Introduction to IT auditing
• IT auditing methodologies (COBIT, ITIL, etc.)
• Best practices for IT auditing
• Case study: Conducting an IT audit in an organization

 Day 3: Compliance Requirements for IT Systems

• Introduction to compliance requirements for IT systems (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)
• Understanding compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, etc.)
• Best practices for ensuring compliance
• Case study: Ensuring compliance for an IT system

 Day 4: IT Risk Management in Practice

• Implementing IT risk management in an organization
• Developing an IT risk management plan
• Identifying and mitigating IT risks
• Case study: Developing an IT risk management plan for an organization

 Day 5: IT Risk Management and the Overall Risk Management Framework

• The role of IT risk management in the overall risk management framework
• Integration of IT risk management with other risk management activities
• Evaluating the effectiveness of IT risk management
• Case study: Evaluating the effectiveness of IT risk management in an organization