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Table of Content
Page Company Profile……… Training Overview……….. Training Catalogue………...GRC Fundamentals, Strategy & Implementation Workshop……… Anti Bribery Management System Implementation……… ISO 19600 Compliance Management Implementation……… Corporate Compliance Workshop – Optimizing Your Program……….. Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager – PECB/ANSI……… Mastering Risk Management Workshop – Toward Risk Convergence……….. Certified ISO 38500 Governance of IT Manager – PECB……… Certifies ISO 27005 Risk Manager of IT – PECB/ANSI……… Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer – PECB/ANSI……….. Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor – PECB/ANSI………. Certified ISO 24762 Disaster Recovery Manager – PECB………... Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer – PECB/ANSI……….. Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor – PECB/ANSI………. Certified ISO 27002 Lead Manager – PECB………... Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Application Lead Security Implementer – PECB………. Certified ISO 20000 Lead Implementer – PECB/ANSI……….. Certified ISO 20000 Lead Auditor – PECB/ANSI………. Certified Outsourcing Manager – PECB………. Certified Lead Privacy Implementer – PECB………. Certified Lead Forensic Examiner – PECB/ANSI……… Certified Lead Security Incident Professional – PECB………. Certified Lead SCADA Security Professional – PECB/ANSI……… Certified Lead Penetration Tester – PECB……….. Certified ISO 21500 Lead Implementer – PECB………. Certified ISO 21500 Lead Auditor – PECB………... Certified ISO 28000 Lead Implementer – PECB/ANSI……….. Certified ISO 13053 Lead Implementer – PECB……….
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Company Profile
What We Do
GRC Tech is a training and consultancy firm that assists organisations to understand, implement and comply with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) related best practice standards and frameworks that lead to sustained process and business improvement.
We meet the training, awareness and consulting needs of organisations in the following categories:
Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance
Strategy and Performance Management
IT Governance and IT Service Management
Business Continuity and Information Security Management
International Experience
Since our inception in 2010, GRC Tech has successfully provided training, and has delivered GRC related consultancy projects to leading African and international organisations. We have delivered services in among other, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, Mauritius, Uganda, Swaziland, Oman, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria.
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Training Overview
Our training courses are underpinned by internationally accepted Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) best practices based on a range of GRC related frameworks and standards including OCEG Red Book 2.1 & 3.0, ISO 19600, BS 10500, COBIT, ISO 38500, ISO 27005, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 20000…….
Approach to GRC Management Training
Our approach to training provides delegates with valuable practical experience of how to overcome the typical challenges they are likely to experience when undertaking GRC related projects within their own organisations. Delegates enjoy the following benefits:
A choice of brief management overview, foundation or intensive practitioner-level courses
Course development and presentation by subject-matter experts with in-depth knowledge and experience in their field of expertise
Practical course content, hand-outs and interactive group discussions
International certification exams for selected courses
In-house Training – On Demand
In-house training provides a cost-effective and timesaving training opportunity, especially where an organisation has more than six staff members to train and / or requires training in remote locations.
In-house courses can be facilitated at your organisation's own premises or conducted as a private course at a training venue of your choice
Self-Study
When you choose to study through GRC Tech training you have the option to select your course(s) from our range of certification programs. We offer you an unrivalled selection of quality distance education courses accredited by PECB the most respected awarding bodies Internationally.
All of our students have access to an experienced professional in their field of study. He/she is totally committed to helping you succeed and is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small.
Training Courses Available
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC)
Anti-Bribery
Compliance
Risk Management
IT Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (IT GRC)
IT Security Management
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Management
Professional Courses: CMO, CLPI, CLFE, CLSI, CL-SCADASP, CLPT
Project Management
Supply Chain Security Management
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Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
(GRC)
GRC Fundamentals, Strategy and Implementation – 3 Days
Who Should Attend!CEO’s, COO’s, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Audit Executives and other Senior Managers.
The objective is to give you an insight and practical strategies for your Governance, Risk and Compliance integration by:
Defining progressive governance, risk, and compliance roles and responsibilities to move forward from silo management
Fulfilling regulatory requirements while achieving a real ROI
Increasing productivity and capital by putting an end to silo management
Leveraging your current IT systems to integrate GRC
Gaining an in-depth view into key risk metrics and policy compliance to improve your risk control and self-assessmentsAbout the Workshop
The workshop provides an introductory overview of this new global groundswell of GRC, including discussion of the challenges organizations will face and business case that will drive this new movement.
Topics covered include:
An introduction to GRC: the new corporate “must have”
Explanation of an integrated GRC system
How is GRC different from current governance, risk, and compliance assurance methods?
Building your business case
What current laws require: a global perspective on “bare minimum” compliance, how the corporate governance bar continues to move upwards
Integrated GRC: what parts must be assembled, bought, wired up, or rented to build one? What cultural changes are required to make it work?
Setting up and staffing an integrated GRC system
Overcoming barriers and avoiding pitfalls
Maintaining and sustaining your GRC and measuring its benefitsAgenda:
GRC Overview: Where Are We Going and How Do We Get There? GRC: What’s the Business Case for Change?
Achieving GRC Buy-in at the Top and Establishing Clear Roles & Responsibilities Practical Strategies for Implementing GRC
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Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
(GRC)
Business Objectives & Drivers
Risk & Opportunities
Plan & DesignIntegrated Approach Programs: The three core principles
Oversight Personnel
Leaders and Champions
Strategic & Operating PersonnelPlan & Organize the GRC Implementation The GRC Technology Roadmap
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Anti Bribery
Anti Bribery Management System Implementation – 2 Days
Successful implementation of BS 10500 ‘Specification for an anti-bribery management system (ABMS)’ shows an organisation commitment to ethical behaviour and a vital part of Corporate Governance in a well-managed organisation which can help protect your corporate reputation and avoiding potentially corrupt transactions.
Led by an experienced tutor, this two-day course will guide you through an implementation of an effective ABMS, using a combination of practical exercises, group activities and class discussions.
Learning Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to know:
How to determine the threat of bribery within an organization
How to recognize the key management system concepts of BS 10500
What are the benefits specific to my organization in relation to implementing an effective ABMS
How to identify a typical framework for implementing BS 10500 following the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
How to interpret the requirements of BS 10500 from an implementation perspective in the context of your organization
How to conduct a base line review of your organizations current position with regard to BS 10500
Who Should Attend?
Those responsible for anti-bribery management, ethical behaviour, corporate governance, risk and compliance, management systems, anti-bribery measures, human resources, procurement and those managing/selecting business associates especially if operating in high-risk bribery environments.
Recommended job roles include:
Human resource professionals and managers
Company secretaries
Internal legal teams
Governance, risk and compliance managers
Internal affairs and investigation teams
Internal and external management systems auditors who are new to ABMS
Procurement managers
Private data and records administration teams
Agenda
Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) concepts as required by BS 10500
Introduction to management systems and the process approach
Fundamental principles in anti-bribery management
General requirementsPlanning the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)
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Writing the anti-bribery policy
Reviewing the requirements of the ABMS
Designing or modifying the necessary policies, procedures and controls for the ABMS
Preparing an implementation plan for the ABMSMonitoring and reviewing the ABMS Continual improvement of the ABMS
Pre-Requisites
There are no formal prerequisites to attend, however it is recommended that you have some knowledge of ABMS, in particular the BS 10500 standard, as well as an understanding of how your organization operates and the likely risks it faces.
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Compliance
ISO 19600 Compliance Management Implementation – 3 Days
ISO 19600 defines requirements to continually improve a compliance management system’s effectiveness. It requires an organisation to establish, develop, document, implement, evaluate, maintain and improve an effective and responsive Compliance Management System (CMS). The policy, objectives and processes needed for compliance management must be determined, including the sequence and interaction, and be applied throughout.
Learning Objectives
This 3-day course provides delegates with an understanding of the International Organisation for Standardisation’s (ISO) standard for compliance management systems – ISO 19600.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Identify compliance requirements and an appropriate system for recording them
Plan, document and establish a compliance management system
Review a compliance system & its processes
Determine the purpose and the scope of compliance research that needs to be undertaken to meet legal and client obligations
Define a compliance research plan and gather the required data
Analyse the collected data in a manner that is meaningful to the organisation
Document and communicate the compliance research outcomes
Understand the components of a Continual improvement framework
Use a Continual improvement Framework to ensure new ideas and improvements are managed in a consistent and systematic manner
Who Should Attend?
Compliance managers and officers
Internal legal teams
Governance, risk and compliance managers
IT GRC officers
Internal and external management systems auditors who are new to CMS
Agenda
Introduction to Compliance Management concepts as required by ISO 19600
Introduction to management systems and the process approach
Fundamental principles in compliance management
General requirements: presentation of the clauses of ISO 19600
Planning the Compliance Management System (CMS)
Allocating responsibility
Writing the compliance management policy and frameworkReviewing the requirements of the CMS
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Preparing an implementation plan for the CMS Monitoring and reviewing the CMS
Continual improvement of the CMS
Pre-Requisites
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Compliance
Corporate Compliance Workshop (Optimizing Your Program) – 2 Days
To create a program that reflects, incorporates and is integrated with your organization's culture, ethos and corporate compliance objectives, design a program that is tailored and fine-tuned with specific regard to the size, form, complexity and history of your organization, document specific steps taken in the implementation and operation of a compliance program and measure the program with metrics.
Learning Objectives
To recognize the importance of the mission, meeting compliance goal
To set standards to be followed
To empower employees to make decisions following prescribed guidelines, to ensure that progress was continuing to achieve agreed-upon goals
To establish a decision-support mechanism
To document specific steps taken in the implementation and operation of a compliance program
To measure the program with metrics
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for senior managers recognizing the importance of the mission - meeting compliance goals, specifically in terms of what is expected by stakeholders, the regulators, with no exceptions. Governance Officer Compliance Officer Legal Counsel Risk Manager Internal Auditor IT Manager
Senior Managers in Planning, Finance, Marketing, Project, HR, etc.
Consultants & Business Advisors
Agenda
Introduction
Compliance Key Functions
The four aspects of compliance operation:
Demonstrating Compliance with relevant regulations
Embedding Compliance within your organization
Managing the cost of Compliance; and
Identifying, addressing and resolving regulatory failuresPurism v/s Pragmatism Looking at the “Big Picture”
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What are the Compliance Issues!
Governance Issues
Compliance Issues
Risk Issues
IT Compliance IssuesWhy focus on compliance programs!
Introduction to effective compliance program:
Culture
Scope & Strategy
Structure & Resources
Policies
Communication & training
Issue Management
EvaluationThe Framework
Establishing an Enterprise Compliance Program:
The Principles
The Roadmap to Effective Compliance Policies, Procedures, and ControlsThe Measuring Criteria
How do we measure! – The Metrics
The Compliance Maturity Model
Awareness (external & internal)
Structure & Accountability
Culture & Consistency
Processes/ Controls Automation & Integration
Measurement
TechnologyReporting on measurement
Integration of Compliance into the GRC Framework Case Study – XYZ Ltd.
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Risk Management
Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager (PECB/ANSI) – 3 Days
MASTERING RISK ASSESSMENT AND OPTIMAL RISK MANAGEMENT BASED ON
ISO 31000 AND IEC/ISO 31010
In this three-day intensive course participants develop the competence to master a model for implementing risk management processes throughout their organization using the ISO 31000:2009 standard as a reference framework. Based on practical exercises, participants acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform an optimal risk assessment and manage risks in time by being familiar with their life cycle. During this training, we will present the ISO 31000 general risk management standard, the process model it recommends, and how companies may use the standard. This training is also fully compatible with IEC/ISO 31010; which supports ISO 31000 by providing guidance for risk assessment.
Learning Objectives
To understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques allowing an effective Risk Management according to ISO 31000
To understand the relationship between the Risk Management and the compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of an organization
To acquire the competence to implement, maintain and manage an ongoing Risk Management program according to ISO 31000 compliance with all the other requirements
To acquire the competence to effectively advise organizations on the best practices in Risk Management
Who Should Attend? Governance Officer
Compliance Officer
Risk Manager
Internal Auditor
IT Manager
Senior Managers in Planning, Finance, Marketing, Project, HR, etc.
Consultants & Business AdvisorsAgenda
Introduction, Risk Management framework according to ISO 31000
Concepts and definitions related to risk management
Risk management standards, frameworks and methodologies
Implementation of a risk management framework
Understanding an organization and its contextRisk identification and assessment, risk evaluation, treatment, acceptance, communication and surveillance according to ISO 31000
Risk identification
Risk analysis and risk evaluation15
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Risk acceptance and residual risk management
Risk communication and consultation
Risk monitoring and reviewRisk assessment methodologies according to IEC/ISO 31010 and Exam
Presentation of risk assessment methodologiesPECB/ANSI Certification Exam - 2 hours
Pre-Requisites
NoneGeneral Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 31000 Risk Manager
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contain over 350 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
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Risk Management
Mastering Risk Management Workshop (Toward Risk Convergence) –
2 Days
In today's fast-moving, complex operating environment, risk executives need to cultivate an understanding across all areas of risk and business.
Business problems are multifaceted, interrelated and increasingly global - executives must possess enhanced skills to identify and address a wide range of risks with an integrated approach and enterprise-wide perspective.
This intensive two-day programme exposes participants to a rigorous, yet inspiring blend of theory, practice and cutting-edge research.
Learning Objectives
Gain a valuable perspective on risk management in terms of corporate governance, as well as its relationship to cultural and stakeholder concerns
Expand your network by linking up with a variety of individuals in risk-related fields and various business lines who think and make decisions about risk in the context of the entire enterprise
Broaden your knowledge of leading-edge theory and practice, to increase your ability to create and sustain a high level of performance and steer projects to completion through an increased understanding of the issues impacting your organization
Take part in focused learning and interact with your peers to improve your decision-making, leading to advanced proficiency and strategic advantages.
Who Should Attend?
Senior risk practitioners
Executives with influence over their organization’s risk strategy
Business-line executives
Non-Executive Directors
Consultants & Business Advisors
Agenda
Introduction to GRC & E – Defining the terms What is “GRC’” convergence?
A View At The “Current State”
An Overview Of StandardsTraditional vs Modern Risk Management Challenges with Risk Assessment GRC Risk Convergence - Key issues
GRC Risk Convergence – The Challenges
GRC Risk Convergence – Benefits17
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Assessing Risks
Developing A Common Shared Context
Case Study
Control vs Risk Focus
Risk Taxonomy: Focus on Risk Types
Understanding The Anatomy Of Risk
The DNA Of Risk Management
The Key Indicator Trio
Risk Assessment Methodology
Risk AssuranceThe GRC Framework Building A Business Case GRC Desired State Risk Maturity Level
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IT Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Certified ISO 38500 Governance of IT Manager (PECB) – 2 Days
MASTERING THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BASED ON ISO 38500
This two day intensive course enables the participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing corporate governance of Information Technology as specified in ISO/IEC 38500. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement guidance for Corporate Governance of IT from all areas of ISO 38500. ISO/IEC 38500 applies to the governance of management processes (and decisions) relating to the information and communication services used by an organization. These processes could be controlled by IT specialists within the organization or external service providers, or by business units within the organization.
Learning Objectives
To understand the implementation of guidance for the corporate governance of IT in accordance with ISO 38500, 38501 & 38502
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of an corporate governance of IT
To understand the relationship between the components of a corporate governance of IT, including responsibility, strategy, acquisition, performance, conformance, human behavior
To acquire necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 38500
Who Should Attend?
Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of corporate governance of Information Technology
ISO 38500 auditors who wish to fully understand the corporate governance of IT implementation process
Senior Managers responsible for the IT governance of an enterprise and the management of its risks
Members of groups monitoring the resources within the organization
External business or technical specialists, such as legal or accounting specialists, retail associations, or professional bodies;
Vendors of hardware, software, communications and other IT products
Internal and external service providers (including consultants)
Agenda
Introduction to corporate governance of IT
Fundamental principles of corporate governance of IT
Initiation process of corporate governance of IT
Definition of the scope
Corporate governance application
Objectives of ISO 38500
Benefits of using this standard
Referenced documents – ISO 38501 & 3850219
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Framework and guidance for good governance of IT
Principles
Model
Responsibility of directors for corporate governance of IT
Strategy of IT development
Acquisition
Performance of corporate governance of IT
Conformance
Human BehaviorPECB Certification Exam - 2 hours
General Information
After successfully completing the “ISO 38500 Corporate Governance of IT Manager” exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 38500 Corporate Governance of IT Provisional Manager or Certified ISO 38500 Corporate Governance of IT Manager, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 200 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants
In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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IT Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Certified ISO 27005 IT Risk Manager (PECB/ANSI) – 3 Days
MASTERING RISK ASSESSMENT AND OPTIMAL RISK MANAGEMENT IN
INFORMATION SECURITY BASED ON ISO 27005
In this three-day intensive course participants develop the competence to master the basic risk management elements related to all assets of relevance for information security using the ISO/IEC 27005:2011 standard as a reference framework. Based on practical exercises and case studies, participants acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform an optimal information security risk assessment and manage risks in time by being familiar with their life cycle. During this training, we will also present other risk assessment methods such as OCTAVE, EBIOS, MEHARI and Harmonized TRA. This training fits perfectly with the implementation process of the ISMS framework in ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard.
Learning Objectives
To understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques allowing an effective risk management according to ISO 27005
To interpret the requirements of ISO 27001 on information security risk management
To understand the relationship between the information security risk management, the security controls and the compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of an organization
To acquire the competence to implement, maintain and manage an ongoing information security risk management program according to ISO 27005
To acquire the competence to effectively advise organizations on the best practices in information security risk management
Who Should Attend?
Risk managers
Member of the information security team
Persons responsible for information security or conformity within an organization
Staff implementing or seeking to comply with ISO 27001 or involved in a risk management program
IT consultants
Agenda
Introduction, risk management program according to ISO 27005
Concepts and definitions related to risk management
Risk management standards, frameworks and methodologies
Implementation of an information security risk management program
Understanding an organization and its contextRisk identification and assessment, risk evaluation, treatment, acceptance, communication and surveillance according to ISO 27005
Risk identification
Risk analysis and risk evaluation
Risk assessment with a quantitative method21
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Risk acceptance and residual risk management
Information Security Risk Communication and Consultation
Risk monitoring and reviewOverview of other information security risk assessment methods and exam
Presentation of OCTAVE method
Presentation of MEHARI method
Presentation of EBIOS method
Presentation of Harmonized TRA methodPECB/ANSI Certification Exam (2 hours)
General Information
After successfully completing the “Certified ISO 27005 Risk Manager” exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 27005 Risk Manager or Certified ISO 27005 Risk Manager, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 350 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants
In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Business Continuity
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer (PECB/ANSI) – 5 Days
MASTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS
CONTINUITYMANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BCMS) BASED ON ISO 22301
This five-day intensive course enables the participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. The participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement Business Continuity processes from the ISO 22399. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with BS 25999 (Business Continuity Management Specification) and ISO 27031 (Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for Business Continuity)
Learning Objectives
To understand the implementation of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of a BCMS
To understand the relationship between the components of a BCMS and the compliance with the other requirements
To acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining a BCMS as specified in ISO 22301 or BS 25999
To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 22301 or BS 25999
Who Should Attend?
Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and support an organization in the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Business Continuity auditors who wish to fully understand the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System
Individuals responsible for the Business Continuity or conformity in an organization
Members of a Business Continuity team
Expert advisors in Business Continuity
Members of organizations that want to prepare for a business continuity function or for a BCMS project management function
Agenda
Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301: Initiating a BCMS
Introduction to the management systems and the process approach
Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO/PAS 22399, ISO 27031, BS 25999 and regulatory framework23
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Preliminary analysis and determining the level of maturity of the existing BCMS based upon ISO 21827Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of a BCMS
Planning a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Definition of the scope of a BCMS
Development of a BCMS and Business Continuity Policies
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk AssessmentImplementing a BCMS based on ISO 22301
Implementation of a document management framework
Design and implementation of Business Continuity processes and writing procedures
Development of a training & awareness program and communicating about the BCMS
Incident management and emergency management
Operations management of a BCMSControlling, monitoring and measuring e a BCMS and the certification audit of a BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301
Monitoring BCMS processes
Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards
Internal audit and management review of a BCMS
Implementation of a continual improvement program
Preparing for an ISO 22301 certification auditPECB/ANSI Certification Exam - 3 Hours
General Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO 22301 Implementer or Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Business Continuity
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Auditor (PECB/ANSI) – 4 Days
MASTERING THE AUDIT OF A BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(BCMS) BASED ON ISO 22301, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ISO 19011 AND ISO 17021
This four-day intensive course enables the participants to develop the needed expertise to audit a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), and manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participants will acquire the needed knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and certification audits according to ISO 17021. Based on practical exercises, the participants will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution) necessary for efficient conduct of an audit. This training is compatible with BS 25999 audit (Business continuity management specification) and ISO 27031 (Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity).
Learning Objectives
To acquire the expertise of performing an ISO 22301 or BS 25999 internal audit, following the ISO 19011 guidelines To acquire the expertise of performing an ISO 22301 or BS 25999 certification audit, following the ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021
To acquire the expertise necessary for managing a BCMS audit team
To understand the operation of the BCMS in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
To understand the relationship between a Business Continuity Management System, including risk management, controls, the relationship & the compliance with the other requirements
Who Should Attend?
Internal auditors and auditors wanting to perform and lead BCMS certification audits
Project managers or consultants wanting to master the BCMS audit process
Individuals responsible for Business Continuity or conformity in an organization
Members of a Business Continuity team
Expert advisors in information technology
Technical experts wanting to prepare for a Business Continuity audit function
Agenda
Introduction to Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) concepts as required by ISO 22301
Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO 27031, ISO/PAS 22399, BS 25999 and regulatory framework
Fundamental principles of Business Continuity25
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Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Detailed presentation of the clauses of ISO22301Planning and initiating an ISO 22301 audit
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit the approach based on evidence and risk
Preparation of an ISO 22301 certification audit
BCMS documentation audit
Conducting an opening meetingConducting an ISO 22301 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
Audit test plans
Formulation of audit findings and documenting of nonconformitiesConcluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 22301 audit
Audit documentation
Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO 22301 audit
Evaluation of corrective action plans
ISO 22301 surveillance audit
ISO 22301 internal audit management program and second party auditsPECB/ANSI Certification Exam - 3 Hours
General Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 22301 Provisional Auditor, Certified ISO 22301 Auditor or Certified ISO 22301 Auditor, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Business Continuity
Certified ISO 24762 Disaster Recovery Manager (PECB) – 3 Days
MASTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ICT DISASTER
RECOVERY SERVICES ACCORDING TO ISO 24762
This three day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing; maintaining and managing an ongoing Information and Communications Technology Disaster Recovery plan according to ISO 24762. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices described by this International Standard.
Learning Objectives
To understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques for the implementation and effective management of Disaster Recovery services
To understand the relationship between ICT Disaster Recovery and the compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders on an organization
To acquire the competence to implement, maintain and manage a Disaster Recovery plan in accordance with ISO 24762
To acquire the competence to effectively advise organizations on the best practices in ICT Disaster Recovery
Who Should Attend?
Disaster Recovery of IT
Persons responsible for disaster recovery of conformity within an organization
Member of a disaster recovery team
IT disaster recovery consultants
Staff implementing or seeking to comply with ISO 24762 or involved in a disaster recovery plan
Agenda
Introduction, risk assessment and mitigation according to ISO 24762
Differences between business continuity and disaster recovery
Asset management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Document management
Information security
Business continuityRecovery facilities and sites, outsourced services and activation of DR plan according to ISO 24762
Recovery facilities
Outsourced services
Recovery sites
Activation of disaster recovery plan27
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Performance measurement
Self-assessment
Testing
Continual improvementPECB Certification Exam – 2 Hours
General Information
The “Certified ISO 24762 Disaster Recovery Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 300 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants
In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Information Security Management System
Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (PECB/ANSI) – 5 Days
MASTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF AN INFORMATION
SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISMS) BASED ON ISO 27001
This five-day intensive course enables the participants to develop the expertise necessary to support an organization in implementing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001. The participants will also be given a thorough grounding in best practices used to implement Information Security controls from all areas of ISO 27002. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is also fully compatible with ISO 27003 (Guidelines for the Implementation of an ISMS), ISO 27004 (Measurement of Information Security) and ISO 27005 (Risk Management in Information Security).
Learning Objectives
To understand the implementation of an ISMS
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques related to an ISMS
To acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining an ISMS
To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 27001
Who Should Attend?
Compliance project managers
Information Security consultants
Internal and external ISO 27001 auditors
Members of an Information Security team
Agenda
Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO 27001; initiating an ISMS
Introduction to the management systems and the process approach
Presentation of the ISO 27000 family standards and regulatory framework
Fundamental principles of Information Security
Preliminary analysis and determining the level of maturity based on ISO 21827
Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of an ISMSPlanning the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO 27001
Defining the scope of an ISMS
Drafting an ISMS and Information Security policies
Selection of the approach and methodology for risk assessment
Risk management: identification, analysis and treatment of risk (based on ISO 27005)29
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Implementing an ISMS based on ISO 27001
Implementation of a document management framework
Design of and implementation of controls
Information Security training, awareness and communication program
Incident management (drawing on guidance from ISO 27035)
Operations management of an ISMSControl, monitor and measure an ISMS and the certification audit of the ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001
Monitoring the ISMS controls
Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards in accordance with ISO 27004
ISO 27001 internal audit
Management review of an ISMS
Implementation of a continual improvement program
Preparing for an ISO 27001 certification auditPECB/ANSI Certification Exam (3 Hours)
General Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 27001 Provision Implementer, Certified ISO 27001 Implementer or Certified ISO 27001 Lead
Implementer, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Information Security Management System
Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (PECB/ANSI) – 4 Days
MASTERING THE AUDIT OF AN INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (ISMS) BASED ON ISO 27001, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ISO 19011 AND ISO 17021
This four-day intensive course enables the participants to develop the expertise needed to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS), and manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participants will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with certification process of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. Based on practical exercises, the participants will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to conduct an audit efficiently.
Objectives
To acquire expertise of performing an ISO 27001 internal audit, following the ISO 19011 guidelines
To acquire expertise of performing an ISO 27001 certification audit, following the ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021 and ISO 27006
To acquire necessary expertise for managing an ISMS audit team
To understand the operation of an ISO 27001Who Should Attend?
Internal auditors
Auditors wanting to perform and lead an ISMS certification audits
Members of an Information Security team
Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information Security audit functionAgenda
Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO 27001
Normative, regulatory and legal framework related to Information Security
Fundamental principles of Information Security
The ISO 27001 certification process
Detailed presentation of the clauses of ISO 27001Planning and initiating an ISO 27001 audit
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit the approach based on evidence and on risk
Preparation of an ISO 27001 certification audit
Documenting of an ISMS audit31
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Communication during the audit
Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
Drafting test plans
Formulation of audit findings, drafting of nonconformity reportsConcluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 27001 audit
Audit documentation
Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO 27001 audit
Evaluation of corrective action plans
ISO 27001 surveillance audit and audit management programPECB/ANSI Certification Exam
General Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 27001 Provision Auditor, Certified ISO 27001 Auditor or Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Information Security Management System
Certified ISO 27002 Lead Manager (PECB) – 4 Days
MASTERING
THE
FUNDAMENTAL
PRINCIPLES,
CONCEPTS
AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST PRACTICES OF INFORMATION SECURITY
CONTROLS WITHIN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING AN INFORMATION
SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISMS) BASED ON ISO/IEC 27002.
This four day intensive course enables the participants to develop the expertise needed to support an organization in implementing and managing the information security controls of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001. Participants will also be given a thorough grounding in the best practices used to implement information security controls from all the areas of ISO 27002. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). It is also fully compatible with ISO 27003 (Guidelines for the Implementation of an ISMS), ISO 27004 (Measurement of Information Security) and ISO 27005 (Risk Management in Information Security).
Learning Objectives
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards,
methods and techniques related to an ISMS and the required information security controls
To understand the initiation, implementation, maintenance and improvement of the ISMS within an organization
To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO 27002
To develop the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the management of information security controls To improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of information security controls
Who Should Attend?
Managers or consultants wanting to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Project managers or consultants wanting to master the Information Security Management System implementation process
Persons responsible for the information security or conformity in an organization
Members of information security teams
Expert advisors in information technology
Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information Security Audit function
Persons responsible to develop their own information security management guidelines
Agenda
Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts and ISO 27002
Course objective and structure
Standard and regulatory framework
Fundamental Principles of Information Security
Introduction to Information Security Management System
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Implementation of information security controls related to Human Resources, Asset Management and Access Control
Human resources security
Asset Management
Access ControlImplementation of information security controls related to Cryptography, Physical and Environment Security, Operations and Network
Cryptography
Physical and Environmental Security
Operations Security
Communications securityImplementation of information security controls for Systems, Supplier Relationships, Incident Management, Continuity and Compliance
System acquisition, development and maintenance
Supplier Relationships
Information security Incident Management
Information security aspects of business continuity management
Compliance
Golden Rules and ConclusionPECB Certification Exam - 3 Hours
General Information
After successfully completing the “ISO 27002 Lead Manager” exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 27002 Provisional Lead Manager, Certified ISO 27002 Manager or Certified ISO 27002 Lead Manager, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 450 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants
In case of failure of the exam, the participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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Information Security Management System
Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Application Lead Security Implementer (PECB)
– 4 Days
MASTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF APPLICATION SECURITY (AS)
PROCESSES, ACTIVITIES AND SECURITIES TECHNIQUES ACROSS THE
ORGANISATION BASED ON THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 27034 –
APPLICATION SECURITY
This four-day intensive course enables the participants to understand specific principles and concepts proposed by ISO/ IEC 27034 for AS and understand how they can be implemented, step by step, to help organizations to develop, acquire, implement, use, and maintain trustworthy applications, according to their specific business context, at an acceptable cost. More specifically, the ISO/IEC 27034 framework proposes components and processes to provide verifiable evidences that an application have reached and maintained a targeted level of trust as specified by the organization. The responsibility of a Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Lead Implementer is to assist organizations to put in place required 27034 framework elements and guide the organization to integrate Application Security Controls (ASC) seamlessly throughout the life cycle of their applications. AS applies not only to the software of an application but also to its other components and contributing factors that impact its security, such as its technological context, its regulatory context, its business context, its specifications, the sensitivity of its data, and the processes and actors supporting its entire life cycle. This framework applies to all sizes and all types of organizations (e.g. not only to commercial enterprises, government agencies and non-profit organizations that are using applications, but also to large, medium and small vendors that develop software, application and business services) exposed to security risks on information associated with their applications.
Learning Objectives
To understand the implementation of AS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27034
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of AS
To understand the relationship between the components of an AS including risk
management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
To acquire necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining an AS as specified in ISO/IEC 27034
To acquire necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO/IEC 27034
To develop knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the management of AS
To improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of AS
Who Should Attend?
Managers, such as information security managers, project managers, administrators, software development managers, application owners and line managers, who wish to:
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represents for the organization;
Prepare and to support organization in the implementation of an AS project
Provisioning and operation teams such as architects, analysts, programmers, testers, system administrators, DBA, network administrators, and technical personnel, who wish to:
minimize the impact of introducing ASC into organizations’ existing processes, such as design, development, test, deployment, operation, archival and destruction
understand which controls should be applied at each stage of an application's life
cycle and witch one should be implemented inside the application itself
Acquirers and Suppliers who wish to:
prepare/comply to requests for proposals that include requirements for ASC and Level of Trust
Auditors who wish to:
fully understand the AS processes involves in the ISO/IEC 27034
Agenda
Introduction: AS overview and concepts as proposed by ISO/IEC 27034
Introduction to ISO/IEC 27034 AS and its global vision
Fundamental principles in Information Security
Overview, concepts, principles, definitions, scope, components, processes and actors involved in AS
Embedded implicit concepts
Presentation of the 27034 series: ISO/IEC 27034-1: Overview & concepts
ISO/IEC 27034-2: AS in an organization
ISO/IEC 27034-3: AS in a project
ISO/IEC 27034-4: AS validation, verification and certification
ISO/IEC 27034-5: AS structures requirements
ISO/IEC 27034-5-1: XML Schemas
ISO/IEC 27034-6: Examples and cases study
Implementation of AS based on ISO/IEC 27034
Security in application project The Application Security Management Process
Provisioning and operating an application
Maintaining the Actual Level of Trust on the Targeted Level of Trust
Development of AS validation
Implementation of AS based on ISO/IEC 27034 (cont.)
AS at the organization level Goals of AS for a organization
The Organization Normative Framework (ONF)
The ONF committee
The ONF Management process
Integration of ISO/IEC 27034 elements into the organization’s existing processes
Design, validation, implementation, verification, operation and evolution of ASCs
The ASC libraries
The AS Traceability matrix
Drafting the certification process
Security guidance for specific organizations and applications
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application
Developing ASCs
Acquiring ASCs
AS validation and certification
The purpose of internal AS audit Minimize the cost of an audit
Be sure you have all expected evidences ready
Overview of the AS validation and certification process under 27034. How to help an organization to be certified
How to help an application project to be certified
Protocols and ASC data structure based on ISO/IEC 27034
An free formal languages for ASC communication
ISO/27034 proposed XML schemas, data structure, descriptions, graphical representation
ISO/IEC 27034 AS final review PECB Certification Exam – 3 Hours
General Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Implementer or Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Application Security Lead Implementer,
depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 350 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants
In case of failure of the exam, the participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions
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IT Service Management
Certified ISO 20000 Lead Implementer (PECB/ANSI) – 5 Days
MASTERING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A SERVICE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) BASED ON ISO 20000
This five-day intensive course enables the participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Service Management System as specified in ISO/IEC 20000-1. Also, the participants will gain a thorough understanding of in best practices for planning and implementing the Service Management processes starting from the fields of ISO 20000 planning and implementing new and changed services, service delivery process, relationship management processes, problem resolution process, control processes and release processes. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with ISO 20000-2 (Guidelines for the Implementation of an SMS) and ITIL.
Learning Objectives
To understand the implementation of a Service Management System in accordance with ISO 20000
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing an effective management of a Service Management System
To know the interrelationships between ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 20000-2 and ITIL
To acquire expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining a Service Management System (SMS) as specified in ISO/IEC 20000
To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team in implementing the ISO 20000 standard
Who Should Attend?
Project managers or consultants willing to implement of a Service Management System (SMS)
ISO 20000 auditors who wish to fully understand the SMS implementation process
Individuals responsible for the SMS conformity in an organization
Technical experts wanting to prepare for a SMS function
Agenda
Introduction to Service Management System (SMS) concepts as required by ISO 20000; initiating a SMS
Presentation of the ISO 20000 family of standards and comparison with ITIL V2 and V3
Fundamental principles of Service Management System
Preliminary analysis and establishment of the maturity level of an existing SMS
Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of a SMSPlanning a SMS based on ISO 20000
Definition of the scope of a SMS38
Budgeting and accounting for IT servicesImplementing a SMS based on ISO 20000
Change, configuration, release, capacity and availability management
Service continuity and security management
Incident and problem management
Operations management of a SMSControlling, monitoring, measuring and improving a SMS certification audit of a SMS in accordance with ISO 20000
Controlling and monitoring a SMS
Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards
ISO 20000 internal audit and management review
Implementation of a continual improvement program
Preparing for an ISO 20000 certification auditPECB/ANSI Certification Exam – 3 Hours
General Information
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Implementer or Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Implementer, depending on their level of experience.
Certification fees are included in the exam price
Participant manual contains over 350 pages of information and practical examples
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants
In case of failure of the exam, the participants are allowed to retake it for free under certain conditions