This 5-day training course equips participants with the skills to integrate cybersecurity frameworks into broader ERM strategies. Through practical insights, case studies, and interactive learning, attendees will understand how to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor cyber risks in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and enterprise risk management.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks in an organizational context.
• Integrate cybersecurity into enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
• Apply risk governance and compliance strategies aligned with ISO 31000, NIST, COBIT, and other standards.
• Develop effective incident response, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
• Evaluate and implement cyber risk mitigation controls and security measures.
• Report and communicate cyber risks to executive leadership and stakeholders.

This course is ideal for:

• Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
• IT Managers and Security Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• Enterprise Risk Managers
• Internal Auditors
• Business Continuity Managers
• Senior Executives and Board Members involved in risk oversight
• Consultants and professionals involved in risk, compliance, or cybersecurity

• Interactive Lectures with multimedia support
• Case Studies from real-world cyber incidents
• Simulations & Role Plays on cyber incident response
• Group Discussions and Peer Learning
• Risk Scenario Workshops
• Practical Exercises involving risk assessments and mitigation planning

Target Competency:

Participants will develop competencies in:

• Cybersecurity risk identification and management
• Enterprise-wide risk integration
• Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) alignment
• Incident response and crisis communication
• Policy development and regulatory compliance
• Strategic decision-making regarding cybersecurity posture

Day 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals in the Enterprise Context

• Introduction to cybersecurity and enterprise risk
• Understanding the evolving threat landscape
• Cybersecurity vs. information security
• Key standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)
• Cybersecurity governance and roles

Day 2: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Frameworks

• Overview of ERM principles (ISO 31000)
• Risk appetite and tolerance in the digital age
• Integrating cybersecurity into ERM
• Risk assessment and prioritization
• Risk registers and heat maps

Day 3: Cyber Risk Identification and Assessment

• Threat modeling and asset classification
• Vulnerability analysis and likelihood-impact matrix
• Cyber risk quantification techniques
• Risk assessment tools and reporting
• Case study: Major cybersecurity breach analysis

Day 4: Mitigation, Controls & Response Strategies

• Designing cybersecurity controls (technical, administrative, physical)
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Incident response planning and frameworks
• Communication during cyber crises
• Tabletop simulation: Cyber incident drill

Day 5: Governance, Compliance & Strategic Alignment

• Regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
• Cybersecurity audits and assessments
• Board reporting and executive dashboards
• Aligning cybersecurity with organizational strategy
• Final group project: Develop a cybersecurity risk management plan

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.