Main Topics Covered:

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Introduction to cybersecurity concepts and domains.
• Security by Design: Embedding software security assurance into development.
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing for vulnerability assessment.
• Common cyber threats and cybersecurity best practices.
• Understanding ISMS (Information Security Management System).
• Compliance: Audit frameworks and processes for regulatory adherence.

2. IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Why GRC matters: Key definitions and principles.
• Leadership roles and responsibilities in organizational GRC.
• Policy design and implementation strategies.
• Continuous monitoring for risk detection and mitigation.
• Identity management and access control to protect data and systems.
• Incident management and supply chain security.

3. IT Risk Management

• ERM (Enterprise Risk Management): Introduction and importance.
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Cyber resilience: Preparing for and recovering from cyber incidents.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Developing risk registers for structured risk management.

4. Information Technology, Security, and Regulatory Requirements

• MEITY Guidelines for Indian security and data privacy compliance.
• Overview of ISO 27001, COSO, COBIT, and other global frameworks.
• Security and privacy by design in systems development.
• Managing vendors and third-party compliance.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and CIS Controls.

5. Data Privacy

• Principles of data privacy and digital ethics.
• Understanding global data privacy laws: GDPR, CCPA, and DPDP Act.
• Designing trustworthy systems for privacy compliance.
• Implementation strategies for secure and usable privacy systems.