IT Security Management - Guide to Governance, Controls, Risk
Course Description
IT security is no longer only an IT responsibility. It is a core business, risk, and governance matter that affects the entire organization.
In this course, IT Security Management, you will learn how organizations design, implement, and audit IT security controls across key areas such as governance, access management, network security, incident management, third-party risk, and regulatory compliance.
The course is designed from an internal audit and risk management perspective and connects technical security concepts with practical assurance, control evaluation, and compliance expectations used in real corporate environments.
Whether you are an internal auditor, IT auditor, risk professional, compliance specialist, or IT manager, this course will help you better understand how IT security operates within organizations and how it should be assessed.
You will gain clarity on how effective IT security governance is structured, how risks and controls are evaluated, and how IT security audits are planned and executed in a structured and confident manner.
The course focuses on clear explanations, practical structures, and audit-ready thinking without unnecessary technical complexity.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the core principles of IT Security Management
Explain the role of internal audit in IT security governance
Apply commonly used security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and COBIT
Plan and scope an IT Security Internal Audit
Evaluate IT security policies, procedures, and governance structures
Assess IT security risks and control effectiveness
Review and audit access controls, identity and access management, password controls, multi-factor authentication, and privileged access
Understand key network security controls including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, segmentation, and wireless security
Evaluate vulnerability management and patch management processes
Review incident response activities, investigation steps, reporting practices, and lessons learned
Assess physical security controls, asset management, and mobile device security
Audit third-party and vendor security risks
Understand regulatory and compliance requirements related to IT security and data protection
Monitor compliance and respond to security and compliance violations
Evaluate data privacy and protection controls
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