An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
IT Governance, Risk and Compliance
Understanding Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance in a Digital Age
Course Overview
This intensive 5-day training course on IT Governance, Risk and Compliance offers attendees a comprehensive primer on optimizing IT governance to align with organizational goals. Participants will gain expertise to implement governance frameworks that enhance strategic IT decision-making in support of business objectives.
Core focus areas include translating governance principles into practice, managing IT-related risks, and ensuring legal/regulatory compliance. Participants will be equipped to structure oversight processes that reduce operational and security exposures while proving due diligence. Training course completion provides the knowledge necessary to improve IT performance, build trust with partners, demonstrate transparency to stakeholders, and ultimately catalyse achievement of overarching enterprise strategies.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- The IT audit best practices
- IT Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- IT Incident Response, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Most significant IT Governance, Risk and Compliance standards
- The Basic Principles of Information Security
Training Outline
DAY 1: Foundations of IT Governance
- Principles of IT governance
- Strategic alignment: Linking IT & business goals
- IT governance frameworks like COBIT, ITIL, ISO
- Organization, structure, and duties of committees
- IT governance metrics and reporting tools
DAY 2: IT Risk Management Strategies
- Different categories of IT risks
- Risk management planning/frameworks
- Risk identification, analysis and response
- Key risk indicators and monitoring
- Risk optimization and integration
DAY 3: IT Regulatory Compliance
- Understanding regulations like SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA
- Privacy laws and data security policies
- IT compliance audits and controls
- Reporting processes for transparency
- Staff training essentials
DAY 4: Implementing IT Governance
- Integration of governance into IT decisions
- Budgeting with business case analyses
- Executing on frameworks like COBIT, ITIL, CMMI
- Developing IT strategy aligned to business
DAY 5: Sustaining Effective IT Governance
- Crafting an IT governance plan
- Getting leadership buy-in
- Making governance part of organizational culture
- Review of key concepts & group discussion
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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