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Course Overview

Organizations today rely heavily on technology, making IT governance and cybersecurity risk management critical to business resilience. This IT Governance and Cybersecurity Risk Management Training Course provides participants with the knowledge to establish governance structures that ensure IT alignment with corporate strategy, compliance with regulations, and protection against cyber threats.

Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how to implement IT governance models (such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001), assess cybersecurity risks, and respond to evolving threats. The course emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and building a culture of cyber resilience.

By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to integrate IT governance with cybersecurity risk management to safeguard organizational assets and ensure business continuity.

Course Benefits

• Understand IT governance frameworks and best practices.

• Strengthen resilience against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

• Improve alignment between IT strategy and business objectives.

• Enhance compliance with security and privacy regulations.

• Build robust incident response and recovery capabilities.

Course Objectives

• Explore IT governance principles and models (COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001).

• Assess IT and cybersecurity risks across enterprise systems.

• Develop policies and procedures for governance and compliance.

• Design risk mitigation and incident response strategies.

• Strengthen data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

• Build a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability.

• Integrate IT governance with enterprise risk management (ERM).

Training Methodology

The course uses interactive lectures, cybersecurity case studies, group discussions, and scenario-based exercises. Participants will work through simulated risk assessment and governance frameworks.

Target Audience

• IT managers and cybersecurity professionals.

• Risk management and compliance officers.

• CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders.

• Auditors and governance practitioners.

Target Competencies

• IT governance frameworks.

• Cybersecurity risk assessment.

• IT compliance and data protection.

• Incident response and resilience.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to IT Governance and Cybersecurity

• The role of IT governance in organizations.

• Cybersecurity risk landscape.

• IT strategy alignment with business objectives.

• Case studies of governance successes and failures.

Unit 2: IT Governance Frameworks and Standards

• COBIT and ISO/IEC 27001 overview.

• Governance roles and responsibilities.

• Policies, procedures, and accountability.

• Integrating IT governance with enterprise governance.

Unit 3: Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management

• Identifying cyber risks and vulnerabilities.

• Risk assessment methodologies.

• Prioritizing and mitigating risks.

• Continuous monitoring and improvement.

Unit 4: Incident Response and Compliance

• Building incident response frameworks.

• Regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

• Business continuity and disaster recovery.

• Case studies of major cybersecurity incidents.

Unit 5: Building a Culture of Cyber Resilience

• Embedding cybersecurity awareness in organizations.

• Training and stakeholder engagement.

• Linking IT governance with enterprise risk management.

• Future trends in IT governance and cybersecurity.

Ready to strengthen IT governance and manage cybersecurity risks?
Join the IT Governance and Cybersecurity Risk Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and secure your organization’s digital future.