Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management

Core concepts of cybersecurity

Difference between information security and cybersecurity

The importance of cybersecurity in modern organizations

Malware and targeted attacks

Ransomware and phishing

Insider threats and malicious users

Components of an organizational cybersecurity system

Integration of cybersecurity with IT infrastructure

Management's role in supporting information security

Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 and 27005

Data protection laws such as GDPR and NCA regulations

Compliance with national and international policies

The five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover

Applying NIST in various organizational environments

Real-world use cases of NIST frameworks

Securing internal and external networks

Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Email protection and VPN security

Patch management and software updates

Access control and privilege management

System hardening and vulnerability reduction

Concepts of authentication and authorization

Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) systems

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) technologies

Securing applications against known vulnerabilities (OWASP)

Penetration testing and security assessment techniques

Protecting stored and transmitted data

Incident response and recovery steps

Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT)

Incident reporting and documentation

Evidence collection and analysis of compromised systems

Tools and techniques used in forensic investigations

Chain of custody and legal compliance

Basic principles of encryption technologies

Encrypting data in transit and at rest

Encryption key management and associated policies

The importance of cybersecurity awareness among employees

Awareness programs and ongoing training

Measuring the impact of awareness on user behavior

Relationship between governance and security risks

Developing security policies and procedures

The role of executive leadership in supporting cybersecurity

Steps to develop an effective security strategy

Prioritization based on risk assessment

Periodic review and updates of the strategy

Cybersecurity in the age of AI and cloud computing

Security challenges in the Internet of Things (IoT)

Digital transformation and its impact on protection strategies