Training on Cybersecurity and Strategic Information Governance Frameworks

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the ability to analyze, visualize, and govern financial data is critical for informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. Finance professionals must not only extract insights from data but also ensure the security and integrity of sensitive information.

This course combines Power BI training with cybersecurity and strategic information governance frameworks, equipping finance professionals with the skills to harness financial data safely and effectively. Participants will learn how to transform raw financial datasets into actionable insights, interactive dashboards, and reports that align with organizational objectives.

The training covers financial data modeling, reporting, and visualization using Power BI, including budgeting, forecasting, trend analysis, and performance monitoring. Emphasis is placed on data security, access control, and governance best practices to protect sensitive financial information and comply with regulatory standards.

Through hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience in creating dynamic dashboards, automated reports, and visualization-driven financial insights, while integrating cybersecurity and governance principles into their workflows.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to analyze financial data efficiently, produce high-impact dashboards, ensure data security, and implement governance frameworks that enhance decision-making and strategic alignment.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• Finance managers and financial analysts
• Accountants and controllers
• CFOs and finance executives
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Data analysts in finance departments
• IT professionals supporting finance data systems
• Professionals responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, or strategic planning

Organizational Impact

• Reduce exposure to data breaches and cyber-attacks, protecting reputation and finances.

• Ensure compliance with international standards such as ISO records management controls.

• Foster a culture of strong information governance to improve operational efficiency.

• Proactively manage legal risks and position the company as a trustworthy partner.

Personal Impact

• Gain in-demand skills essential for modern business careers.

• Advance toward senior leadership, compliance, or information security roles.

• Contribute to organizational security and long-term viability through expert guidance.

• Build confidence to lead and champion data governance and security initiatives.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and the latest threat landscapes
• Develop and implement effective information governance frameworks
• Manage legal risks related to information security and data privacy
• Ensure compliance with ISO records management standards and controls
• Apply best practices in cybersecurity to protect organizational data
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Design and implement policies and procedures for legal risk management
• Understand the legal and regulatory environment affecting information governance

Module 1: Cybersecurity and Information Security Management

• Introduction to cybersecurity
• Online threats, risks and issues
• Business continuity, fraud and disaster management
• ISO 27001 and its family of standards
• Data, information and records governance
• Establishing information governance, roles and responsibilities

Module 2: Audit, Legal, Risk and ISO Standards

• Categorizing Physical and Electronic Risk
• Audit, legal risks and management of compliance
• Document and records management compliance
• ISO 15489 Records Management review
• Applying ISO27001 Information Security controls
• Developing policies, procedures and standards
• Current Threat and Trend Analysis

Module 3: Project, Implementation and Training for the New Technologies

• Key Risk Indicator (KRI)
• Project implementation plans and controls
• Risk and issue management
• Developing business continuity plan
• Cybersecurity Incident Management
• Cybersecurity Crisis Management

Module 4: Systems and IT Applications

• Network Protocols and Communications
• Network Access
• Firewalls, application and network security
• Role based access controls and user management
• Encryption technologies and standards
• Email and web security
• Cybersecurity systems

Module 5: New Trends in Cybersecurity - Cloud, IoT and Blockchain

• Cloud types (public, private, hybrid)
• Blockchain technology
• Hacking principles
• Mathematics of hacking
• Vulnerabilities in the systems and how they are traced