Professional training course
Cybersecurity Audit Essentials
Cybersecurity threats and risks are increasingly prominent in the news, often with exaggerated portrayals of their sever... The outline covers IT Security Evolution, Identifying and Responding to Data Breaches - Risk Ass...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 16Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
Classroom
16 sessionsOnline / Live
16 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
Cybersecurity threats and risks are increasingly prominent in the news, often with exaggerated portrayals of their severity. Despite the media hype, these threats are real and can have significant consequences for various industries and organizations.
Beyond the direct impact on assets, the reputational damage, as seen with cases like Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, underscores the importance of managing cybersecurity risks effectively.
To address these challenges, companies and institutions must perform comprehensive Cybersecurity Audits. These audits are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place.
The ability to manage and mitigate these threats can prevent both financial and reputational harm.
This Cybersecurity Audit Essentials training course is specifically designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute effective Cybersecurity Audits.
Participants will learn how to conduct thorough assessments, enabling their organizations to safeguard their assets and maintain a strong security posture.
This training course will feature:
An Overview of Information Security standards and practices
Risk Appraisal and available methods for Risk Assessment
Technical specification of cybersecurity
Secure network architecture and intrusion detection systems
IPv6, IPv4 Configuration and Risks
Case studies of Cybersecurity breaches and its consequences
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, delegates will be able to:
Perform risk analysis of IT security breaches
Get acquainted with ISO 27001 and COBIT5
Acquire the knowledge of Information Security Management
Understand the approach for Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery
Who should attend
Target audience
- Risk Managers
- Auditors
- Application designers
- Product designers
- Marketing and research specialists
- Statistical and Research Analysts
- Key Application Development and data Research Personnel
- Technology Engineers, Telecommunication engineers
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
IT Security Evolution
- Categorizing Physical and Electronic Risk
- Networking and Communication Technology
- Computer Systems Design
- Coffee break
- Computer Systems Design (continued)
- Legal and Regulatory Considerations
- Current Threat and Trend Analysis
- Review and Case Study
Day 2
Identifying and Responding to Data Breaches - Risk Assessment and Crisis Management
- IPv6 Configuration and Risks
- Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC)
- Crisis Management Planning
- Forensic and Electronic investigations
- Coffee break
- Forensic and Electronic investigations (continued)
- Responding to Business Continuity
- Review and Case Study
Day 3
Preparing the Cybersecurity Audit Scope
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Cyber incident response policy requirements
- COBIT 5 framework
- Audit plan as per the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Coffee break
- Audit plan as per the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (continued)
- Audit plan using the COBIT 5 framework
- Review and Case Study
Day 4
Executing the Cybersecurity Audit
- Using BowTie method for cybersecurity risk management
- Using AuditXP software for cybersecurity audit
- Creating NIST Cybersecurity Framework audit questionnaire in AuditXP
- Creating COBIT 5 framework audit questionnaire in AuditXP
- Coffee break
- Creating COBIT 5 framework audit questionnaire in AuditXP (continued)
- Performing the Cybersecurity audit on the example entity
- Review and Case Study
Day 5
Cybersecurity Audit Workshop
- Forming the team, audit plan and the framework
- Executing the audit
- Review of the audit findings
- Coffee break
- Review of the audit findings (continued)
- Preparing recommendations
- Discussing the findings and recommendation and their implementation
- Constant monitoring and upgrade
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What does Cybersecurity Audit Essentials cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Risk Managers, Auditors, Application designers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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