CISO Foundation: A Hands-On Training to Building Enterprise Security Program

• Module 1: Business Understanding and Stakeholder Engagement
  Case Study: Define the context of the organization and a comprehensive list of information security requirements
  • Conduct a thorough review of the organization’s business model, strategic objectives, and operational landscape.
  • Identify and document client-specific information security and compliance requirements.
  • Assess all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations related to information security.
  • Engage with executive leadership to understand corporate vision, mission, and long-term strategic priorities.
  • Collaborate with IT and application management teams to review current technology strategies, infrastructure, and planned initiatives.
  • Meet with business unit leaders to capture their specific goals, operational challenges, and security expectations.
  • Coordinate with support function leaders such as HR, Finance, Facilities, and Procurement to understand their processes, operational challenges, and control needs.
• Module 2: Current State Assessment and Risk Management
  Case Study: Develop a risk assessment methodology and conduct the risk assessment of your organization or the given case study.
  • Schedule walkthrough sessions and review meetings across business and support functions to assess existing security practices, tools, and controls.
  • Perform a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessment to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts.
  • Present the risk assessment findings to executive leadership, ensuring clear visibility into critical risks and resource implications.
  • Collaborate with respective process owners and managers to develop, assign, and implement risk treatment and mitigation plans.
• Module 3: Develop Policies, Processes, and Plans
  Case Study: Develop information security policies aligned with business objectives and addressing identified risks.
  • Review existing information security policies, standards, and procedures; update or develop new ones to ensure alignment with the organization’s needs, recognized frameworks, and best practices.
  • Develop a comprehensive information security plan to implement and operate information security controls.
• Module 4: Performance Evaluation, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement
  Case Study: Develop an information security performance evaluation framework to identify improvement areas for continual improvement.
  • Identify data points and define measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor program effectiveness and demonstrate continual improvement.
  • Establish an internal audit and review schedule to verify compliance with policies and assess control effectiveness.
  • Identify, document, and implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives based on audit findings, incidents, and evolving business needs.

This program is ideal for professionals responsible for building, managing, or governing enterprise-wide information security programs, including:

• Management & Governance Roles
  • IT Director / IT Manager
  • Information Security Manager
  • Risk & Compliance Manager
  • Business Continuity / Resilience Manager
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
  • Internal / IT Auditor
• Technical & Implementation Roles
  • Security Systems Engineer
  • Security Architect
  • Network Architect
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Enterprise Security Consultant
  • IS / IT Consultant
  • Security Operations (SOC) Lead
  • Security Analyst / Senior Analyst
• Emerging & Advisory Roles
  • Cybersecurity Program Manager
  • Security Policy / Framework Specialist
  • Audit & Assurance Professional
  • Privacy & Data Governance Consultant
  • IT Strategy and Transformation Leader

This program is designed for experienced IT and security professionals aiming to advance into enterprise-level information security leadership roles.
Participants should ideally have:

• 3-5 years of cumulative experience in information security, risk management, IT governance, or related domains.
• A foundational understanding of security concepts, frameworks, and compliance standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Prior exposure to security operations or audit is recommended.
• While formal certifications like CISSP, CISM, or ISO/IEC 27001 LI/LA are not mandatory, familiarity with their principles will significantly enhance learning outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Develop and implement an enterprise information security program aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and design robust mitigation and monitoring frameworks.
• Establish and maintain governance structures such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST CSF.
• Create and update information security policies, procedures, and standards tailored to business and compliance needs.
• Define and track security performance metrics for continuous improvement and reporting to leadership.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement and executive communication for effective security decision-making.
• Drive organizational readiness and audit preparedness through documented processes and governance reviews.
• Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement across all business units.