Module 1: Information Security Governance & Management

• Aligning security with business goals

• IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)

• Risk management principles and strategies

• Policy and standards enforcement

• Responsibilities of Data Controllers and Processors (CISM)

• Role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Management

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks

• Risk analysis and management techniques

• Third-party/vendor risk management (CISM)

• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

• Incident response planning and breach management

Module 3: Auditing and Security Program Development

• Audit standards, guidelines, and procedures (CISA)

• Building and managing information security programs

• IT service delivery and support

• Security awareness training and staff training programs

• Budgeting and resource allocation for IS programs (CISM)

Module 4: Security Architecture and Engineering

• Secure design principles and system development lifecycle (CISSP)

• Vulnerability management and patching strategies

• Cryptography, encryption, and secure communications

• Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

• Application security and secure coding practices

Module 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Authentication methods, access controls, and IAM systems

• Federated identity management and Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Privilege escalation and user access audits (CISM, CISSP)

• Secure management of digital identities and lifecycle

Module 6: Network Security and Operations

• Network architecture, protocols, and communication security

• Security testing and vulnerability assessments

• Intrusion prevention, firewall management, and MITM attacks (CISSP)

• Securing enterprise systems and mobile devices

Module 7: Information Security Incident Management

• Incident detection, response, and recovery strategies

• Digital forensics and evidence handling

• Incident reporting and analysis

• Post-incident review and corrective actions (CISM, CISSP)

• Threat intelligence management

Module 8: Software Development Security

• Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Integrating security into DevOps (DevSecOps)

• Software testing, code reviews, and security controls (CISSP)

• Threat modeling and secure application architecture

Module 9: Auditing Practices and Security Testing

• Security audit preparation and implementation (CISA)

• Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and audits

• Security control testing and reporting (CISA, CISSP)

• Security metrics and audit findings presentation

Module 10: Reporting, Documentation, and Compliance

• Writing security reports for technical and non-technical audiences

• Risk categorization and compliance documentation

• Legal and regulatory considerations in security (CISM, CISSP)

• Auditing, certification, and risk assessment best practices