Course Outline
1. Introduction to the CISO Role and Organizational Context
- Understanding the strategic importance of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position for government operations.
- Roles, responsibilities, and leadership expectations within the public sector.
- Information security governance in alignment with overall corporate strategy for government entities.
2. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Developing information security governance frameworks tailored to public sector needs.
- Aligning policies with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, and NIST for government agencies.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining audit readiness in governmental settings.
3. Information Security Risk Management
- Techniques for risk identification, analysis, and mitigation specific to public sector operations.
- Application of risk management methodologies and frameworks for government agencies.
- Integrating risk management into decision-making processes within governmental organizations.
4. Security Program Development and Management
- Designing and implementing enterprise security strategies for government entities.
- Developing comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to public sector needs.
- Establishing metrics, reporting mechanisms, and continuous improvement processes for government agencies.
5. Information Security Controls and Technologies
- Overview of modern security technologies and architectures suitable for government use.
- Focus on data protection, identity management, and cloud security in the public sector.
- Application of defense-in-depth and zero-trust principles within governmental organizations.
6. Incident Management, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery
- Developing and implementing incident response plans for government agencies.
- Creating business continuity planning and recovery strategies tailored to public sector needs.
- Conducting post-incident reviews and lessons learned exercises in governmental settings.
7. Leadership, Communication, and Strategic Alignment
- Building a security-aware culture across government organizations.
- Effectively communicating risk and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and the board within governmental entities.
- Managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships in the public sector.
8. PECB Certification Exam Preparation
- Overview of the exam structure, format, and key topics for government professionals.
- Practice with sample questions and a mock exam to prepare for certification in the public sector.
- Understanding the certification process and maintenance requirements for government personnel.
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of key leadership and governance competencies essential for government CISOs.
- Guidance on maintaining certification and continuing professional development in the public sector.
- Resources for further specialization in cybersecurity leadership for government roles.
Requirements
- Understanding of information security principles and frameworks
- Experience in information security or IT governance roles for government agencies
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001 or similar standards is advisable
Audience
- Information Security Managers and Senior IT Professionals for government operations
- Risk and Compliance Officers within the public sector
- IT Directors and Consultants serving government entities
- Professionals seeking to advance to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles in government
Testimonials (4)
The training was well put together & very informative.
Siobhan Kavanagh - SEEC MM Ltd.,
Course - ISO 9001 Lead Implementer
The quizzes to reinforce the reading and the ability to ask questions at any time
Jonathan
Course - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
Dereck's overall preparedness . Dereck has great communications' skills !!