Cybersecurity and Information Security Management

Course Category : Risk Management

Develop institutional capabilities in cybersecurity governance, information protection, digital risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Duration: 5 Training Days (25 Hours)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Introduction

The increasing sophistication of cyber threats, expanding digital infrastructures, and growing dependence on information systems have made cybersecurity management a strategic priority for modern organisations. Effective information security management is essential for protecting critical assets, maintaining operational continuity, and strengthening institutional trust.
This course examines the managerial and technical foundations of cybersecurity governance, information asset classification, risk assessment, security controls, and incident response. It also addresses international security standards, regulatory compliance, and the alignment of cybersecurity strategies with organisational objectives to establish resilient and accountable information security management structures..

Targeted Audience

Cybersecurity and Information Security Managers.
IT and Digital Infrastructure Managers.
IT Governance and Risk Management Officers.
Network and Systems Security Professionals.
Compliance and Internal Audit Officers.
Business Continuity and Crisis Management Managers.
Executives Overseeing Digital Transformation.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Consultants.

Targeted Skills

Cybersecurity and Information Security Strategy Development.
Cybersecurity Governance and International Security Standards.
Information Asset Identification and Classification.
Cyber Risk Assessment and Prioritisation.
Network, Systems, and Data Security Control Evaluation.
Cybersecurity Incident and Response Management.
Regulatory Compliance and Information Protection.
Security Performance Measurement and Cyber Resilience.

Expected Outcomes

Explain the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and information security management.
Analyse security governance frameworks and institutional accountability structures.
Assess and prioritise cyber risks based on likelihood and business impact.
Identify appropriate controls for protecting information, networks, and digital systems.
Explain cybersecurity incident management, escalation, and recovery processes.
Evaluate compliance requirements against relevant standards and regulations.
Develop indicators for assessing security effectiveness and organisational maturity.
Recommend strategic improvements to business continuity and cyber resilience.

Training Topics Index

Fundamental concepts and distinctions between cybersecurity and information security.
Confidentiality, integrity, availability, and information asset protection.
Evolving cyber threats and their implications for organisations and critical sectors.
Security governance, accountability structures, and decision-making responsibilities.
Aligning cybersecurity strategy with organisational objectives and digital transformation.

Security governance frameworks and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
Information Security Management System requirements under ISO/IEC 27001 2022.
Cyber risk identification, likelihood analysis, and impact assessment methodologies.
Third-party cybersecurity risk and digital supply chain security management.
Cybersecurity policies, regulatory compliance, auditing, and accountability.

Information asset inventories, data classification, and information lifecycle management.
Identity and access management controls and multifactor authentication.
Network, systems, and cloud infrastructure security principles.
Data protection through encryption, backup controls, and vulnerability management.
Zero Trust Architecture and defence-in-depth security principles.

Security incident classification, severity assessment, and prioritisation.
Incident response phases preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Incident response team responsibilities, escalation, and crisis communications.
Integration of cyber incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Root cause analysis, lessons learned, and continuous security improvement.

Cybersecurity Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators.
Security maturity assessment and institutional gap analysis.
Security auditing and periodic control effectiveness reviews.
Cybersecurity culture, awareness, and organisational accountability.
Strategic cybersecurity roadmaps and digital resilience enhancement.

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code

Cybersecurity and Information Security Management