An intensive professional development training course on
Cybersecurity Audit Essentials
Protecting Yourself and the Company
from the Threats of the Virtual World
Why Choose Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Training Course?
The Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Training Course provides a structured and practical foundation for organisations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture in a landscape where digital threats are increasingly visible. While media coverage often amplifies the perception of risk, the reality remains that cyber incidents can lead not only to operational disruption but also to severe reputational damage. High-profile cases such as Facebook and Cambridge Analytica highlight how cybersecurity failures can impact public trust, regulatory standing, and long-term organisational stability.
This Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Course equips participants with the core principles needed to plan, conduct, and evaluate cybersecurity audits effectively. The training introduces key information security standards, risk assessment techniques, and essential technical concepts that support secure system design. Delegates will explore secure network architecture, intrusion detection systems, and the risks associated with modern communication protocols, all within a structured audit framework.
Through real case studies and guided practice, participants gain hands-on experience in assessing vulnerabilities, evaluating incident impacts, and recommending corrective actions. This course offers a comprehensive learning experience for those aiming to improve cybersecurity governance and ensure their organisation remains resilient in the face of evolving threats.
What are the Goals?
This Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Training Course develops the foundational skills required to evaluate and manage cybersecurity risk across modern systems. Participants gain practical, audit-ready knowledge that supports better governance, risk management, and incident response.
By the end of this Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Course, delegates will be able to:
- Perform structured risk analysis for potential IT security breaches
- Understand the fundamentals of ISO 27001, COBIT 5, and related security frameworks
- Apply the principles of effective information security management
- Use crisis management and disaster recovery concepts within audit processes
Who is this Training Course for?
This Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Training Course is designed for professionals involved in risk management, system development, information security, and operational decision-making. It is particularly valuable for individuals who must understand how cyber risks impact organisational strategy and business continuity.
This course will greatly benefit:
- Risk managers, auditors, and compliance professionals
- Application and product designers requiring security-focused insights
- Research analysts and marketing specialists managing sensitive data
- Key personnel involved in application development and data-driven operations
- Technology engineers, telecommunication specialists, and IT support teams
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Cybersecurity Audit Essentials Training Course uses a structured, practice-focused delivery approach to ensure strong comprehension and practical application. Delegates will work through theoretical foundations before applying them directly in guided exercises that mirror real audit scenarios.
Training delivery incorporates:
- Facilitated presentations explaining core cybersecurity and audit concepts
- Practical exercises on risk assessment, incident response, and audit preparation
- “Learning by doing” activities built around executing a full cybersecurity audit
- Case studies, video demonstrations, and software-based audit tools
- Group discussions to reinforce understanding and share applied experiences
By integrating both theory and hands-on practice, participants leave with the confidence to plan, execute, and review cybersecurity audits effectively.
The Course Content
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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