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Course Overview

In the digital era, IT and cybersecurity risks have become critical business concerns. From data breaches and ransomware attacks to third-party vulnerabilities and regulatory scrutiny, organizations must embed cybersecurity risk management into governance and decision-making. Weak cyber governance exposes organizations to financial, operational, and reputational damage, while strong frameworks protect assets and ensure trust.

This ten-day course from EuroQuest International Training explores cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), IT risk assessment methods, governance structures, compliance obligations, incident response strategies, and foresight tools to anticipate emerging digital risks. Participants will learn how to align IT and cybersecurity risk management with enterprise risk strategies and business continuity planning.

Course Benefits

• Apply cybersecurity governance frameworks to protect organizational assets

• Conduct IT and cyber risk assessments aligned with global standards

• Use strategic foresight to anticipate emerging cyber threats

• Strengthen compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements

• Build resilience through incident response and business continuity strategies

Why Attend

Cyber threats evolve rapidly, demanding proactive governance and foresight. This course empowers leaders to integrate IT and cybersecurity risk management into strategic planning, ensuring long-term resilience and stakeholder confidence.

Training Methodology

• Structured knowledge sessions

• Global case studies of cyber breaches and IT risk failures

• Scenario-based simulations of digital risks

• Conceptual frameworks linking governance, foresight, and compliance

• Reflective workshops on cyber leadership and resilience

Course Objectives

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

• Define IT and cybersecurity risk management frameworks

• Apply ISO 27001 and NIST principles to risk governance

• Conduct IT risk assessments and build cyber risk registers

• Anticipate and respond to digital threats using foresight tools

• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)

• Design incident response and business continuity frameworks

• Manage third-party and supply chain IT risks

• Communicate cyber risks transparently to boards and stakeholders

• Integrate IT risk management into enterprise governance

• Foster a culture of digital security and accountability

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to IT and Cybersecurity Risk

• Types of IT and cyber risks

• Impact of digital risks on organizational resilience

• Case studies of cyber incidents and governance gaps

Unit 2: Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• ISO 27001 information security management

• COBIT for IT governance

• Aligning frameworks with enterprise risk management

Unit 3: IT Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Identifying IT assets and vulnerabilities

• Threat modeling and impact assessment

• Building IT risk registers

• Prioritizing IT and cyber risks

Unit 4: Strategic Foresight in Cyber Risk

• Anticipating emerging digital threats

• Scenario planning for cyber disruptions

• Early-warning indicators and monitoring tools

• Adaptive strategies for long-term resilience

Unit 5: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and data protection laws

• Industry-specific cyber compliance standards

• Reporting and audit obligations

• Governance integration with compliance frameworks

Unit 6: Internal Controls for IT Risk

• Access controls and identity management

• Encryption and data security protocols

• Continuous monitoring and system logs

• Fraud prevention in IT systems

Unit 7: Incident Response and Crisis Management

• Incident detection and escalation protocols

• Building incident response teams (CSIRTs)

• Communication strategies during cyber crises

• Post-incident analysis and lessons learned

Unit 8: Business Continuity and Digital Resilience

• Linking IT risk management to business continuity planning

• Disaster recovery frameworks (RTO/RPO)

• Cloud resilience and hybrid IT systems

• Redundancy and failover strategies

Unit 9: Third-Party and Supply Chain Cyber Risks

• Vendor risk assessments

• Contractual compliance and monitoring

• Cybersecurity in extended supply chains

• Case examples of third-party breaches

Unit 10: Cybersecurity Technologies and Tools

• Firewalls, intrusion detection, and prevention systems

• AI and machine learning in cyber risk detection

• Data loss prevention and endpoint security

• Blockchain applications in IT governance

Unit 11: Measuring and Reporting IT Risk

• KPIs and metrics for IT and cyber risk management

• Risk dashboards and reporting tools

• Communicating risks to boards and executives

• Linking IT risk to enterprise risk strategy

Unit 12: Future of IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management

• Emerging risks in AI, IoT, and quantum computing

• ESG and cybersecurity accountability

• Global trends in cyber regulation

• Future-ready skills for IT risk leaders

• Consolidation of course insights

Target Audience

• IT managers and cybersecurity leaders

• Governance, risk, and compliance officers

• Internal auditors and data protection professionals

• Executives overseeing digital transformation

• Consultants advising on IT and cyber governance

Target Competencies

• IT risk assessment and mitigation

• Cybersecurity governance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

• Compliance with data protection regulations

• Incident response and crisis management

• Strategic foresight in cyber risk planning

• Third-party and supply chain risk oversight

• Reporting and accountability in IT risk

Join the IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master frameworks, foresight strategies, and compliance practices that protect organizations in an increasingly digital world.