The Data Privacy and Information Security Auditing in Paris is a specialized training course for IT auditors and compliance managers.
From:
09-02-2026
From:
20-04-2026
From:
03-08-2026
Course Overview
As organizations face increasing regulatory requirements and cybersecurity threats, effective auditing of data privacy and information security has become essential. This Data Privacy and Information Security Auditing Training Course provides participants with frameworks, techniques, and best practices for evaluating compliance, governance, and controls.
Participants will learn how to assess privacy programs, audit cybersecurity frameworks, and ensure alignment with regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and other international standards. Case studies and simulations will provide hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities, recommending improvements, and reinforcing organizational resilience.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to design and conduct audits that protect sensitive data, strengthen compliance, and foster stakeholder confidence.
Course Benefits
Strengthen compliance with global data protection regulations.
Audit information security frameworks and controls effectively.
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
Improve governance, accountability, and transparency.
Enhance organizational resilience against cyber risks.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles of data privacy and information security.
Apply auditing methodologies to data protection and cybersecurity.
Evaluate compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and related standards.
Assess risks tied to data handling and storage.
Audit organizational policies, controls, and incident response.
Identify gaps and recommend actionable improvements.
Report findings to stakeholders with clarity and integrity.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert lectures, case studies, group workshops, and audit simulations. Participants will apply frameworks to real-world privacy and security scenarios.
Target Audience
Internal and external auditors.
Data privacy officers and compliance managers.
Information security and IT governance professionals.
Risk management and corporate governance officers.
Target Competencies
Data privacy auditing.
Information security risk assessment.
Compliance and governance assurance.
Cybersecurity and data protection evaluation.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Foundations of Data Privacy and Security Auditing
Principles of privacy, confidentiality, and information security.
Global standards and regulations overview.
The auditor’s role in data protection.
Case studies of privacy and security breaches.
Unit 2: Regulatory and Compliance Frameworks
GDPR, ISO 27001, and other international standards.
Regional data protection laws and requirements.
Frameworks for compliance audits.
Evaluating legal and regulatory obligations.
Unit 3: Auditing Information Security Controls
Assessing access controls, encryption, and monitoring systems.
Evaluating incident response and business continuity.
Reviewing IT governance frameworks.
Identifying vulnerabilities in digital systems.
Unit 4: Auditing Data Privacy Practices
Auditing data collection, storage, and transfer processes.
Ensuring consent management and transparency.
Data subject rights and organizational responsibilities.
Evaluating third-party vendor compliance.
Unit 5: Reporting, Risk Mitigation, and Continuous Improvement
Communicating audit findings effectively.
Recommending corrective and preventive actions.
Designing continuous monitoring systems.
Embedding privacy and security into corporate culture.
Ready to safeguard your organization’s data and systems?
Join the Data Privacy and Information Security Auditing Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and build stronger resilience, compliance, and trust.
The Data Privacy and Information Security Auditing Training Courses in Paris provide professionals with an essential understanding of how to evaluate, monitor, and strengthen organizational practices related to data protection and information security. Designed for auditors, compliance officers, IT security professionals, and risk managers, these programs focus on the methodologies, controls, and governance frameworks needed to ensure responsible data handling and robust security performance.
Participants gain a comprehensive foundation in data privacy auditing, exploring how organizations manage personal data, assess compliance with privacy requirements, and implement controls that minimize exposure to data breaches and misuse. The courses highlight key audit techniques such as documentation review, control testing, risk assessment, and evaluation of data lifecycle management. Through real-world examples, attendees learn how to identify vulnerabilities, examine data-processing practices, and recommend improvements that strengthen organizational privacy maturity.
These information security auditing training programs in Paris also address the critical components of security assurance, including access control reviews, incident response assessments, network security evaluation, and the examination of technical safeguards. Participants develop practical skills in analyzing security policies, testing control effectiveness, and verifying alignment with internationally recognized security standards. Case studies and interactive workshops allow attendees to apply audit techniques in realistic scenarios, enhancing their ability to detect gaps and support continuous security improvements.
By integrating theory with hands-on application, the courses help professionals design and conduct comprehensive audits that cover both privacy and security dimensions. Topics include audit planning, risk prioritization, reporting of findings, communication with stakeholders, and developing actionable remediation plans. Participants also learn how to evaluate emerging technologies, digital processes, and data-driven environments from a privacy and security perspective.
Attending these training courses in Paris offers an enriched learning experience supported by global experts and diverse industry perspectives. The city’s advanced business environment provides the ideal backdrop for exploring current trends in data protection and cybersecurity assurance. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to conduct effective audits, enhance compliance readiness, and support secure, responsible data management across their organizations.