Governance, Risk & Compliance Hands-on Training

Introduction to GRC

• Introduction to GRC
• Understanding GRC (Theory)
• Principles of Information Security (Theory)
• The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (Theory)
• Importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) (Theory)
• Interactive Case Study Analysis (Practical)
• Governance Frameworks and Models (Theory)
• Overview of Various Governance Frameworks (e.g., COSO) (Theory)
• Practical Exercise: Identifying Governance Structures in Organizations (Practical)
• Board Dynamics and Decision-Making (Theory)
• Role-Play Exercise on Board Meetings and Decision-Making Processes (Practical)

Security Policies and Governance

• Developing and Implementing Security Policies (Theory)
• Key Components of Security Policies (Theory)
• Workshop: Creating a Security Policy (Practical)
• Governance Structures and Strategies (Theory)
• Roles and Responsibilities in Governance (Theory)
• Best Practices in Information Security Governance (Practical)
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance such as GDPR for high-risk AI systems (Theory)
• Understanding Key Laws and Regulations (e.g., GDPR) (Theory)

Audit

• Audit Methodology (Practical)
• Internal audit approach and methodology (Practical)
• Audit Definition and Real-Time Usage (Practical)
• Best Practices in the Audit Methodology (Practical)

Security Controls and Compliance Frameworks

• Implementing Security Controls (Theory)
• Types of Security Controls (Preventive, Detective, Corrective) (Theory)
• Types of Security Areas (Access Control, Change Management, BC/DR, Incident Management, Network Security, Communication Security, Encryption)(Theory)
• Compliance Frameworks and Standards (Theory)
• Walkthrough of ISO 27001 Framework Design and Implementation Aligning with a Real-Time Example (Practical)
• Workshop: Aligning Policies with Compliance Standards (Practical)
• Integration of Data Privacy Through Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA) (Practical)
• Role of Technical Knowledge in GRC (Theory)
• Extent of Expertise Required in the GRC – Real-World Simulation (Practical)
• Workshop: Assessing System Controls Based on ISO 27001 (Practical)

Risk Management in Information Security

• Risk Assessment and Analysis (Theory)
• Risk Management (Including Top Frameworks to be Followed for Best Practices) (Theory)
• Techniques for Risk Identification and Evaluation including AI (Theory)
• Practical Exercise: Conducting a Risk Assessment including AI risks (Practical)
• Mitigation Strategies and Risk Treatment (Theory)
• Developing Risk Response Strategies (Theory)
• Case study: Risk Mitigation in Action (Practical)
• Tools and Techniques for Risk Management (Theory)
• Utilizing Software and Tools for Risk Management (Theory)

Integrating GRC

• GRC in Practice (Theory)
• Case Studies of GRC Integration in Businesses (Practical)
• Developing a GRC ecosystem (Practical)
• Final Project: Creating a Comprehensive GRC Plan for an Organization (Practical)
• Typical Interview Questions (Practical)
• Course Review and Q&A
• Review of Key Concepts and Questions