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Course Overview

Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, exposing organizations to risks that can disrupt operations, compromise data, and damage reputation. To safeguard against these risks, organizations must adopt structured risk management processes aligned with regulatory and compliance standards.

This course provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks while ensuring compliance with international regulations and industry standards. Participants will gain both technical and governance insights to implement proactive and resilient cybersecurity strategies.

At EuroQuest International Training, the course combines global compliance standards with practical risk management tools, ensuring participants can address cybersecurity challenges at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Benefits of Attending

• Gain a structured framework for cybersecurity risk management

• Strengthen compliance with global regulatory requirements

• Apply tools and methodologies for cyber risk assessment

• Improve resilience through governance and internal controls

• Build confidence in managing high-stakes security risks

Why Attend

This course equips professionals to anticipate cyber risks, align with compliance standards, and ensure organizational resilience through effective cybersecurity governance.

Course Methodology

• Expert-led sessions with legal and cybersecurity insights

• Case studies of real-world cyber risk scenarios

• Practical workshops on risk assessment frameworks

• Group simulations of compliance challenges

• Peer learning and interactive discussions

Course Objectives

By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:

• Define the role of risk management in cybersecurity governance

• Identify key cyber threats and vulnerabilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments

• Apply global compliance standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR, etc.)

• Develop risk-based security policies and controls

• Monitor, audit, and report on cybersecurity compliance

• Integrate cyber risk with enterprise risk management (ERM)

• Strengthen resilience through incident response planning

• Communicate cyber risks to boards and stakeholders

• Address cross-border regulatory challenges

• Build a security-aware organizational culture

• Ensure continuous improvement of compliance frameworks

Target Audience

• Chief information security officers (CISOs)

• Risk and compliance managers

• IT governance and audit professionals

• Cybersecurity leaders and consultants

• Senior executives overseeing security strategy

Target Competencies

• Cyber risk identification and assessment

• Compliance and regulatory management

• Governance and oversight

• Risk mitigation and control design

• Incident response planning

• Strategic communication of risks

• Ethical and accountable leadership

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Management

• Principles of risk in cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity as an enterprise risk

• Strategic importance for executives

• Overview of global frameworks

Unit 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Landscape

• Common types of cyber threats

• Vulnerability assessment techniques

• Risk categorization and prioritization

• Emerging risks in digital transformation

Unit 3: Cyber Risk Assessment Frameworks

• Qualitative vs quantitative assessments

• Risk scoring and heat maps

• Threat modeling methodologies

• Practical tools for risk evaluation

Unit 4: Global Compliance Standards and Regulations

• ISO 27001/27002 and NIST CSF

• GDPR, HIPAA, and data protection laws

• Industry-specific standards (PCI DSS, SOX)

• Auditing and certification processes

Unit 5: Governance and Oversight in Cybersecurity

• Board and executive responsibilities

• Policies and procedures for compliance

• Aligning cybersecurity with corporate governance

• Case studies of governance failures

Unit 6: Designing Cybersecurity Controls

• Preventive, detective, and corrective controls

• Access control and identity management

• Encryption and data protection measures

• Monitoring and alerting systems

Unit 7: Incident Response and Risk Mitigation

• Developing incident response plans

• Legal and regulatory reporting requirements

• Cyber insurance considerations

• Lessons learned from cyber incidents

Unit 8: Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

• Continuous compliance monitoring

• Internal audit practices for cybersecurity

• Building compliance dashboards

• Reporting metrics for executives

Unit 9: Cross-Border and International Compliance

• Multi-jurisdictional compliance risks

• Data transfer laws and global challenges

• Harmonizing compliance programs

• Managing global supply chain risks

Unit 10: Integrating Cyber Risk with ERM

• Linking cyber risk with enterprise risk

• Risk appetite and tolerance levels

• Aligning with strategic objectives

• ERM case study applications

Unit 11: Building a Cybersecurity Culture

• Employee awareness and training programs

• Role of leadership in driving culture

• Insider threat prevention strategies

• Encouraging ethical practices

Unit 12: Capstone Risk and Compliance Simulation

• Simulated risk assessment workshop

• Drafting a compliance framework

• Group-based compliance reporting exercise

• Action plan for organizational resilience

Closing Call to Action

Join this ten-day training course to master cybersecurity risk management and compliance, ensuring your organization stays secure, compliant, and resilient.