Cyber Security Audit Course

Introduction

The Cyber Security Audit Course is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge required to assess, analyze, and enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture. Participants will learn industry best practices, audit frameworks, and methodologies to identify vulnerabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement security improvements.

In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, organizations must ensure that their cybersecurity measures are robust, compliant, and effective. A Cyber Security Audit plays a crucial role in evaluating the strength of an organization's security policies, risk management strategies, and technical defences against cyber risks

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, case studies, and hands-on exercises, this course will enable professionals to conduct thorough security audits, detect potential threats, and provide recommendations for strengthening cyber resilience. Whether you are an IT auditor, security professional, or compliance officer, this course will help you develop expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment and governance.

Who should attend 

·       Cybersecurity Analysts

·       Information Security Officers

·       Security Engineers and Architects

·       Network Administrators and IT Support Teams

·       IT Auditors and Risk Management Professionals

·       Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

·       Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

·       IT Managers and Directors

·       Legal and Regulatory Compliance Professionals

·       Government and Law Enforcement Officials

·       Professionals Transitioning into Cybersecurity Auditing

Course Duration:

10 days

Course objective

By the end of this training the participants will be able to: 

·        Understand Cyber Security Auditing Principles

·        Conduct Comprehensive Cybersecurity Audits

·        Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Governance

·        Perform Technical Security Assessments

·        Develop Cyber Security Audit Reports and Recommendations

·        Implement continuous monitoring and cybersecurity improvement strategies.

• Develop security awareness programs for employees and executives.
• Strengthen cybersecurity defenses through proactive audit and governance practices.

Course Outline 

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security Auditing

• Overview of cybersecurity audit and its importance
• Key cybersecurity threats, risks, and vulnerabilities
• Cybersecurity audit lifecycle and methodologies
• Roles and responsibilities of a cybersecurity auditor

Module 2: Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Understanding risk management frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, etc.)
• Compliance requirements: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX, and other regulations
• Developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and governance models
• Role of cybersecurity audits in corporate governance and internal controls

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Security Control Evaluation

• Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and gap analysis
• Identifying and assessing security controls: administrative, technical, and physical
• Reviewing access control mechanisms (user authentication and authorization)
• Analyzing incident response and disaster recovery policies

Module 4: Auditing IT Infrastructure and Network Security

• Assessing network security architecture and configurations
• Evaluating firewall, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Auditing cloud security and third-party vendor risk management
• Wireless network security auditing

Module 5: Application and Data Security Auditing

• Evaluating web and mobile application security
• Reviewing database security policies and encryption standards
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Analyzing secure coding practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Module 6: Cybersecurity Audit Tools and Techniques

• Using security auditing tools (Wireshark, Nessus, Metasploit, etc.)
• Log analysis and security event monitoring (SIEM systems)
• Implementing forensic auditing and digital evidence collection
• Cyber threat intelligence and security monitoring

Module 7: Cyber Security Audit Reporting and Documentation

• Documenting audit findings and preparing audit reports
• Providing recommendations for security improvements
• Communicating audit results to stakeholders and management
• Continuous auditing and cybersecurity maturity assessments

Module 8: Case Studies, best practices, and hands-on exercises

• Real-world cybersecurity audit case studies
• Best practices for improving cybersecurity posture
• Hands-on audit simulations and practical exercises
• Developing a cybersecurity audit plan for an organization

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training for executive assistants and administrative professionals, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations and tailor-made needs.

Training Approach: This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808 

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better

Online/ On-site (Nairobi, Kenya) Training Schedule