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Security Audit and Governance Operations

Deep practical program aligned to CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and CISSP requirements. Learn to run audits, design controls, manage risk, and build enterprise-grade security governance programs.

Certification Roadmap

1Module 1: Information Systems Auditing Foundations (CISA)

Audit lifecycle, scope definition, sampling, evidence collection, and reporting principles.

Audit Lifecycle

Planning, Execution & Closure

Planning and objective setting · Scoping and stakeholder alignment · Execution checkpoints · Closure and reporting

Module 1
Evidence and Controls

Testing, Quality & Audit Trail

Control testing techniques · Evidence quality criteria · Gap documentation · Audit trail integrity

Module 1
Audit Reporting

Findings, Impact & Action Plans

Findings prioritization · Risk impact articulation · Management action plans · Follow-up tracking

Module 1

2Module 2: IT Governance and Policy Management (CISA/CISM)

Governance frameworks, policy structures, accountability models, and board-level reporting.

Governance Frameworks

COBIT, Accountability & Executive Metrics

COBIT and governance mapping · Policy hierarchy models · Roles and accountability · Executive governance metrics

Module 2
Policy Lifecycle

Drafting, Ownership & Periodic Reviews

Drafting and approvals · Control ownership definition · Policy communication plans · Periodic policy reviews

Module 2
Management Reporting

KRI, KPI & Board Reporting

KRI and KPI design · Governance dashboards · Board reporting patterns · Escalation criteria

Module 2

3Module 3: Risk Management and Assessment (CRISC)

Risk identification, analysis, appetite alignment, and response planning.

Risk Identification

Threat Mapping & Asset Criticality

Threat and vulnerability mapping · Business process risk discovery · Asset criticality analysis · Dependency risk reviews

Module 3
Risk Analysis

Scoring, Impact Modeling & Scenarios

Qualitative risk scoring · Impact and likelihood modeling · Residual risk calculations · Scenario-based analysis

Module 3
Risk Response

Mitigate, Transfer, Accept & Monitor

Mitigate, transfer, accept, avoid · Control selection mapping · Risk treatment plans · Monitoring and governance

Module 3

4Module 4: Control Design and IT Risk Mitigation (CRISC)

Design effective preventive, detective, and corrective controls for enterprise risk reduction.

Control Design Principles

Objectives, SoD & Feasibility

Control objective alignment · Preventive vs detective controls · Segregation of duties · Control feasibility analysis

Module 4
Implementation Patterns

Technical, Procedural & Compensating Controls

Technical and procedural controls · Compensating controls · Automation opportunities · Integration with operations

Module 4
Control Effectiveness

Maturity, Testing & Continuous Improvement

Control maturity assessment · Testing and validation · Exception management · Continuous improvement cycles

Module 4

5Module 5: Security Program Management (CISM)

Build and run scalable security programs aligned with business strategy.

Program Strategy

Chartering, Roadmap & Maturity Planning

Security program chartering · Roadmap and investment planning · Capability maturity planning · Stakeholder alignment

Module 5
Operations Integration

SOC, Audit & Third-Party Governance

SOC and audit coordination · Business unit engagement · Service management alignment · Third-party governance

Module 5
Performance Management

Metrics, Executive Comms & Value Tracking

Program metrics framework · Executive communication model · Issue tracking and closure · Value realization tracking

Module 5

6Module 6: Incident Management and Response Governance (CISM)

Incident governance, escalation models, and post-incident compliance actions.

Incident Governance

Classification, Escalation & Regulatory Timelines

Incident classification models · Escalation policy design · Decision authority mapping · Regulatory response timelines

Module 6
Response Workflows

Evidence Retention & Communication Playbooks

Cross-team response process · Evidence retention standards · Communication playbooks · Containment governance

Module 6
Post-Incident Controls

Root Cause Reviews & Audit-Ready Docs

Root cause governance reviews · Control remediation plans · Audit-ready documentation · Lessons learned integration

Module 6

7Module 7: ISO 27001 ISMS Foundations and Policy Architecture

Build ISMS scope, policy structure, and control governance aligned to ISO 27001 requirements.

ISMS Scope and Context

Boundaries, Interested Parties & SoA

Scope definition methods · Interested parties analysis · Context and boundaries · Statement of applicability basics

Module 7
ISO Policy Stack

Mandatory Policies & Document Governance

Mandatory policy set · Control procedure mapping · Document governance model · Version control and approvals

Module 7
Control Domains

Annex A, Objectives & Evidence

Annex A structure overview · Control objective mapping · Ownership and operation · Evidence expectations

Module 7

8Module 8: ISO 27001 Lead Audit Execution

Plan and execute compliance audits, handle non-conformities, and close corrective actions.

Audit Planning

Plans, Schedules & Sampling Strategy

Audit plans and schedules · Checklist creation · Sampling strategy · Team assignment and logistics

Module 8
Audit Fieldwork

Interviews, Verification & Finding Classification

Interview techniques · Control verification methods · Evidence adequacy testing · Finding classification

Module 8
Corrective Actions

Root Cause, Closure & Continuous Readiness

Root-cause validation · Action plan quality checks · Closure evidence review · Continuous compliance readiness

Module 8

9Module 9: CISSP Governance, Risk, and Compliance Depth

Advanced governance and architecture thinking for senior security roles.

Security Governance Design

Operating Models & Risk-Aligned Decisions

Governance operating models · Security architecture governance · Risk-aligned decision making · Leadership communication

Module 9
Compliance Architecture

Multi-Framework Mapping & Control Harmonization

Multi-framework mapping · Control harmonization · Audit evidence architecture · Regulatory change handling

Module 9
Enterprise Security Strategy

Roadmap, Prioritization & Executive Briefings

Long-term roadmap planning · Program prioritization · Resource and budget alignment · Executive risk briefings

Module 9

10Module 10: Career and Certification Strategy Workshop

Build your personalized exam and role transition plan across CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001, and CISSP.

Certification Sequencing

Role-Based Order & Study Planning

Role-based certification order · Study planning templates · Prerequisite gap mapping · Time-to-certification strategy

Module 10
Portfolio and Resume Alignment

Audit Portfolio & Interview Prep

Audit evidence portfolio · Governance project storytelling · Risk-case interview preparation · Leadership role positioning

Module 10
Capstone Audit Simulation

End-to-End Audit & Executive Report

End-to-end audit scenario · Risk and control recommendations · Executive report submission · Mentor review and roadmap

Module 10

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Program Details

Duration

10 Modules

Mode

Online (Online)

Experience Level

Intermediate to Advanced

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