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Cybersecurity Audit Essentials

Protecting Yourself and the Company from the Threats of Virtual World

03-07 Feb 2025
Dubai
$5,950
29 Sep-03 Oct 2025
Dubai
$5,950

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?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • 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

Training Outline

Day One: IT Security Evolution
  • Categorizing Physical and Electronic Risk
  • Networking and Communication Technology
  • Computer Systems Design
  • Legal and Regulatory Considerations
  • Current Threat and Trend Analysis
  • Review and Case Study
Day Two: 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
  • Responding to Business Continuity
  • Review and Case Study
Day Three: Preparing the Cybersecurity Audit Scope
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Cyber incident response policy requirements
  • COBIT 5 framework
  • Audit plan as per the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Audit plan using the COBIT 5 framework
  • Review and Case Study
Day Four: 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
  • Performing the Cybersecurity audit on the example entity
  • Review and Case Study
Day Five: Cybersecurity Audit Workshop
  • Forming the team, audit plan and the framework
  • Executing the audit
  • Review of the audit findings
  • Preparing recommendations
  • Discussing the findings and recommendation and their implementation
  • Constant monitoring and upgrade

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

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  • Bank transfer
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How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

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In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.