Cyber Security Audit Course Overview

To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the Cyber Security Audit course and successfully engage with the material, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• A basic understanding of IT principles and concepts, to facilitate comprehension of technical discussions.
• Familiarity with general cybersecurity terminology and foundational security concepts.
• Some knowledge of IT infrastructure components such as networks, servers, and applications.
• Prior experience or understanding of risk management principles can be beneficial.
• An awareness of the importance of information security within an organizational context.
• No advanced technical skills are required, but a willingness to learn and engage with new technical subject matter is essential.

Please note that these prerequisites are designed to set a foundation for learning and are not meant to exclude interested participants who may not possess extensive prior knowledge. The course aims to build on these basic principles to develop a more comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity auditing.

Target Audience for Cyber Security Audit

The Cyber Security Audit course provides in-depth knowledge on safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance with cyber regulations.

• IT Auditors and Audit Associates
• Cybersecurity Professionals and Consultants
• IT and Cybersecurity Managers
• Compliance Officers and Legal Professionals involved in IT
• Network and System Administrators
• Security Architects and Engineers
• Risk Management Professionals
• Information Security Analysts
• CISOs and IT Directors
• Corporate Governance Managers
• Data Protection Officers
• IT Professionals seeking to understand cybersecurity risks and defenses
• Professionals working in environments with sensitive or proprietary information

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Cyber Security Audit?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered:

Acquire comprehensive skills in cybersecurity audit through understanding digital asset protection, governance, operations, and technology, ensuring robust audit capabilities in IT security.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of digital asset protection and identify the key assets that need safeguarding within an organization.
• Learn about the different lines of defense in cybersecurity and how auditing plays a role in each.
• Define the role of audit in cybersecurity and establish clear audit objectives and scope for effective security assessment.
• Comprehend the governance structure of cybersecurity, including roles, responsibilities, and the alignment of security objectives with organizational goals.
• Recognize the legal and regulatory requirements impacting cybersecurity and the importance of compliance.
• Evaluate the necessity of cybersecurity insurance and how it fits within an organization's risk management strategy.
• Develop strategies for cybersecurity awareness training and education to promote a security-conscious culture.
• Grasp key concepts in cybersecurity operations, focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and change management processes.
• Understand the significance of cryptography in protecting information and how to manage secure authorization processes for IT systems.
• Explore various cybersecurity technologies, including Firewalls, SIEM, wireless technologies, IoT, virtualization, and ICS, to protect organizational infrastructure.