COBIT5 for InfoSec delivers an extended view of COBIT 5 that explains each component of COBIT 5 from an information security perspective. It is a view of information security governance and management that provides security professionals detailed guidance for using COBIT 5 as they establish, implement and maintain information security in the business policies, processes and structures of an enterprise.
Course Focus
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Guidance on the enterprise business drivers and benefits related to
information security
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How the COBIT 5 principles can be viewed and applied from an
information security professionals’ perspective
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How the COBIT 5 enablers can be used by information security
professionals to support enterprise governance and management of
information security arrangements
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How COBIT 5 for Information Security guidance aligns with other
information security standards
COBIT 5 for Information Security course can result in a number of benefits both to the individual and the organization, including:
- Reduced complexity and increased cost-effectiveness due to improved and easier integration of information security standards
- Increased user
satisfaction with information security arrangements and
outcomes
- Improved integration
of information security in the enterprise
- Informed risk
decisions and risk awareness
- Improved prevention,
detection and recovery
- Reduced impact of
security incidents
- Enhanced support for
innovation and competitiveness
- Improved management of costs related to the information security function
- Better understanding of information security
Introduction and Scope
You will also learn how these results can be used for process improvement, measuring the achievement of current or projected business goals, benchmarking, consistent reporting and organizational compliance ultimately driving value to the business.
Who is Assessor for Security
for?
Internal and
external auditors.
IT
auditors.
Consultants.
What is required?
COBIT 5
Foundation Certificate.
Attend an
accredited Implementing the NIST standards using COBIT 5 training
course (Highly recommended).
At
the conclusion of this course, attendees will
understand
* How to
perform a process capability assessment using the Assessor Guide:
using COBIT 5
* How to apply
the Process Assessment Model (The PAM) in performing a process
capability assessment Specifically:
> To use the Process Reference Model, in particular to be
able to use the 37 processes outlined in the PRM
> To apply and analyze the measurement model in assessing
process capability levels
> To apply and analyze the capability dimension using
generic criteria outlined in the PAM
* How to
identify and assess the roles and responsibilities in the process
capability assessment process
* How to
perform and assess the 7 steps outlined in the Assessor Guide
Specifically:
> Initiate a process assessment
> Scope an assessment, using the tools provided and the
PAM for the selection of the appropriate processes
> Plan and brief the teams
> Collect and validate the data
> Do a process attribute rating
> Report the findings of the assessment
* How to use
the self-assessment guide
What
are the key things you will learn from the
Guide?
How to perform
a process capability assessment using the Assessor Guide: using
COBIT 5.
How to apply
the Process Assessment Model (the PAM) in performing a process
capability assessment.
How to identify
and assess the roles and responsibilities in the process capability
assessment process.
Exam
Format:
- Objective
testing
- 8
questions per paper with 10 marks available per
question
- 40
marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) -
50%
- 2
½ hours duration
- Open
book, Using COBIT 5 books only. (‘COBIT 5 Assessor Guide: Using
COBIT 5’ and ‘COBIT Process Assessment Model’)
- Prerequisites:
COBIT 5 Foundation Certificate & training through an Accredited
Training Organization