- Improves Workplace Productivity
- Accelerates Deployment of New Applications
- Provides Proper Tools for Remote Communication
- Ensures Rapid Deployment of Technology Changes
- Ensures Applications and Data are Accessible Remotely
- Provides Advanced Security Features that Guarantee Data Security
However, despite the vast benefits a cloud platform provides, there are risks that come along with it.
• Data Leakage Due To Theft
• Unauthorised Access
• Compliance Failure
• Actions By Cloud Service Provider Leading To Financial Loss
• Loss Of Direct Control Over Data
Top 6 Security Factors To Consider
1. TRANSPARENCY
2. ENCRYPTION
3. COLOCATION
4. SCALE
5. SCOPE
6. COMPLEXITY
Enhance visibility over your cloud infrastructure, pin-point areas where you can cut-down your cloud-related expenditure, and reduce capacity from unnecessary or hidden cloud services.
This course will be VALUABLE for organisations using cloud computing, in the process of transitioning to cloud computing or intending to do so.
Whilst the main focus is towards aspects of RISK MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL CONTROL, ASSURANCE and GOVERNANCE, the scope of the subject matter will also be extremely useful to professionals who need to increase their knowledge about cloud computing.
Our subject matter expert also has expertise in CLOUD GOVERNANCE and FRAMEWORKS such as ITIL, ISO38500, COBIT and ISO27000.
*Learning will be through on screen presentations supplemented with brief written tests at the end of each session and a case study at the end of each day.
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LEARNING IS IMMERSIVE
This 14 HOURS Series consists of 3.5 hour series per day, which utilises virtual collaboration tools that will ENGAGE EACH AND EVERY PARTICIPANT. There will be PRACTICAL CASE STUDIES for each module to ensure EFFECTIVE TRANSFER of knowledge.
• CONNECT participants via the Virtual platform to “live” trainers, subject matter experts, and peers
• ENABLE multiple learning styles for an optimised training experience
• INCREASE training reach and effectiveness with two-way interaction and rich delivery content
• DRIVE consistency by communicating the same content to multiple viewers in disparate locations
- UNDERSTAND Business Technical Drivers and Benefits of Embracing Cloud Processing
- COMPARE AND CONTRAST Outsourcing and Cloud Processing
- DIFFERENTIATE between Cloud Service and Delivery Models
- EVALUATE the Increasing Number of Cloud Offerings Available to Enterprises
- DEMONSTRATE How Audit Professionals can Assist the Business to Achieve its Objectives in a Cloud Computing Environment
- RE-ASSESS Enterprises’ Level of Organisational Maturity before Embarking on the Cloud Processing Journey: How 'Cloud Ready’ is your Enterprise?
- APPRECIATE Cloud Processing Opportunities and Challenges
- COMPREHEND Cloud Risks and Learn Countermeasures to Address them
- EXPLORE Accountabilities and Responsibilities for Controlling Enterprise Technical and Business Risks in a Cloud Based Relationship with Cloud Service Providers
- GAIN Knowledge of Logical and Physical Security Issues in a Cloud Environment
- GRASP Business Resumption in a Cloud Based Relationship, with Emphasis on Pandemic Recovery and Resilience
- KNOW Enterprise Governance and Enterprise Policy Setting as it Affects Cloud Processing, with the Associated Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- SPECIFY the Main Cloud Service Provider Due Diligence Considerations
- EVALUATE the Key Points that need to be Included in Contracts with Cloud Service Providers to Ensure that Risks and Control Related Matters are Specified and Agreed
- REALISE How Cloud Processing Affects the System of Internal Control Framework
- APPLY Assurance and Auditing in a Cloud Based Processing Environment (includes Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques)
Hundreds of hours of research, study, planning and fine tuning go into the production of each of our GO-LIVE POWER PACKED SERIES. Our course developers have looked at your industry’s needs. This course reflects the latest findings and best practices in your field today and addresses the up-to-the-minute issues. You will get tools, tips, strategies that are proven and tested against real world situations as you learn from case studies and the experience of our expert trainers. Our Virtual Series are comprehensive, in-depth, and packed with need-to-know information you can use as soon as you return to your workplace.
Charles Mansour is an Information Systems Audit, Security, IT Governance and Risk Specialist with over 35 years of experience. He reviewed COBIT 3rd & 4th edition, and his system background is supported by the NCC Certificate in Systems Analysis. He has worked with COBIT since its inception.
He has presented both at national and international conferences on a wide variety of risk, governance and control related subjects, and has authored many articles, including a chapter in the BBA Publication on E-Risk. He was the past president of Information Systems Audit and Control Association London Chapter, a body which he has been associated for over 12 years. He was having held that position from May 2002 until May 2004, and was a past member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association International Membership Board from 2004 until 2007. In 1986, he joined the Woolwich Equitable Building Society as a Principal Computer Auditor where he was involved in the full range of IT Audit work, focusing on application audits, involvement in development systems, and security reviews.
Being with Standard Chartered Bank since 1988, he was involved in (largely remotely) managing a team of auditors in Hong Kong who were providing input to the implementation of Hogan banking systems in Hong Kong and Singapore.
He has been involved with ISACA since the early nineties and was London Chapter President from May 2002 until May 2004. He also served as a member of the ISACA International Membership Board from 2004 until 2007 and, as a CObIT® reviewer maintains an active interest in IT Governance.
From the year 2002 until now, he is a self-employed audit and risk consultant and since then he has presented Audit and Risk training courses in the UK, Europe, Africa the Middle East and the Far East as well as presenting at major IT Audit and Risk Conferences.
• Chief Audit Executives
• Internal Auditors (IT and non IT Auditors)
• Risk and Compliance Professionals
• Board members (especially Board Audit Committee members)
• IT and Business Executives
“Charles provides valuable knowledge about cloud computing challenges, risk governance & assurance. This training meet my learning needs and worth my investment for my professional development.”
- Manager, Audit (IT & Billing), Celcom Axiata Berhad
“He is precise and meticulous, especially during the Q&A session. I have also learnt the do’s and don’ts of the cloud computing and gain wider knowledge in this area. Overall, it was a very knowledgeable course.”
- Vice President, Regional IT Services & International, Business Engagement, RHB Bank Berhad
“The trainer is good at giving clear explanations and real life examples to all the questions asked in the training. I am confident that I will be able to put into practice in my daily work.”
- Senior Analyst, Malaysia Security Evaluation Facility, CyberSecurity Malaysia
“Charles is very knowledgeable and is always ready to help. He has the ability to teach clearly on how to analyse, identify risk & propose mitigation on the risk.”
- Assistant Manager, Information Technology Strategy & Governance, Telekom Malaysia Berhad
scheduled on
7 - 10 March 2022
