BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management (CIRM) Training Course

There is a strong international focus on combating money laundering. Compliance officers, AML Officers, MLROs, KYC analysts, auditors, and managers must understand how to ensure compliance with Subsidiary 373.01, the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR).

Under the PMLFTR, all Subject Persons, including those in the regulated financial services sector, are required to appoint a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

This practical course provides you with the knowledge and necessary guidance on how to approach AML compliance within your organization, with special attention to the regulatory environment in Malta.

Description:

Basel III serves as a global regulatory framework governing bank capital adequacy, stress testing, and market liquidity risk. Initially agreed upon by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in 2010–11, the implementation timeline for these changes was extended to 31st March 2019. Basel III reinforces bank capital requirements by enhancing bank liquidity and reducing leverage.
Unlike Basel I and II, Basel III mandates different reserve levels for various deposit types and borrowings, functioning alongside the earlier accords rather than completely replacing them.
Navigating this complex and evolving regulatory landscape can be challenging. Our course and training are designed to help you manage potential changes and their impact on your institution. As an accredited training partner of the Basel Certification Institute, we guarantee that our training materials are current, effective, and of the highest quality.

Objectives:

• Prepare participants for the Certified Basel Professional Examination.
• Define practical strategies and techniques for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling operational risk within a banking organization.

Target Audience:

• Board members with risk responsibilities
• Chief Risk Officers (CROs) and Heads of Risk Management
• Members of the Risk Management team
• Compliance, legal, and IT support staff
• Equity and Credit Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Rating Agency Analysts

Overview:

• Introduction to Basel norms and amendments to the Basel Accord (III)
• Regulations governing market, credit, counterparty, and liquidity risk
• Stress testing for various risk measures, including formulation and delivery of stress tests
• The likely effects of Basel III on the international banking industry, including practical application demonstrations
• The Need for The New Basel Norms
• The Basel III Norms
• Objectives of The Basel III Norms
• Basel III – Timeline

Description:

This four-day intensive training programme serves as the definitive preparation for the CGEIT examination, designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to pass this rigorous certification on your first attempt.
The CGEIT qualification is a globally recognised benchmark of excellence in IT governance, awarded by ISACA. It is tailored for professionals entrusted with managing IT governance or holding significant advisory and assurance roles in this domain.
Achieving CGEIT status will enhance your professional visibility in the job market and amplify your influence at the executive level.

Objectives:

This seminar is structured to prepare delegates for the CGEIT examination by enabling them to build upon their existing knowledge and understanding, ensuring they are fully aligned with ISACA’s standards to successfully pass the exam.

Target Audience:

This training course is ideal for IT and business professionals who possess substantial experience in IT governance and are preparing to sit for the CGEIT exam.

Learning Objectives

This COBIT 2019 Foundation course serves as an introduction to the COBIT 2019 framework. It equips participants with the knowledge to leverage an integrated business framework for governing and managing enterprise IT, thereby facilitating IT-business integration, reducing costs, and boosting productivity. The course syllabus covers the following key areas:

• Introduction to the new framework
• Key concepts and terminology
• Governance and framework principles
• Governance systems and components
• Governance and management objectives
• Performance management
• Designing a customized governance system

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is designed for compliance professionals in the payment services sector who wish to create, implement, and enforce a compliance programme within their organisation.

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

• Comprehend the regulations imposed by government regulators on payment service providers.
• Develop the internal policies and procedures required to meet regulatory obligations.
• Implement a compliance programme that aligns with applicable laws.
• Ensure that all corporate processes and procedures adhere to the compliance programme.
• Protect and enhance the business's reputation while shielding it from legal action.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of GRC frameworks and apply them to secure and compliant business operations.

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

• Comprehend the key components of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and formulate risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement compliance measures and manage regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

This course offers an expert introduction to the newly enacted Accessibility Law, empowering developers with the practical skills needed to design, build, and maintain fully accessible applications. Beginning with a contextual discussion on the law's significance and implications, the course swiftly transitions into hands-on coding practices, tools, and testing techniques designed to ensure compliance and inclusivity for users with disabilities.

Course Objective:

To equip individuals with a solid grasp of GRC processes and capabilities, enabling them to effectively integrate governance, performance management, risk management, internal controls, and compliance activities.

Program Overview:

• Essential GRC terminology and definitions
• Core principles of GRC
• Key components, practices, and operational activities
• The connection between GRC and related disciplines

This instructor-led live training, available in Nigeria (online or onsite), is intended for developers and administrators who wish to produce software and products that are HiTRUST compliant.

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

• Understand the key concepts of the HiTrust CSF (Common Security Framework).
• Identify the HITRUST CSF administrative and security control domains.
• Learn about the different types of HiTrust assessments and scoring.
• Understand the certification process and requirements for HiTrust compliance.
• Know the best practices and tips for adopting the HiTrust approach.

The PECB ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager training equips you with the essential expertise and knowledge required to help organizations implement and manage Information Security controls in accordance with ISO/IEC 27002.

Upon completing this course, you will be eligible to take the examination and apply for the 'PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager' credential. This certification validates your mastery of the principles and techniques necessary for implementing and managing Information Security controls based on ISO/IEC 27002.

Who should attend?

• Managers or consultants aiming to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
• Project managers or consultants looking to master the ISMS implementation process
• Professionals responsible for information security, compliance, risk, and governance within an organization
• Members of information security teams
• Expert advisors in information technology
• Information Security officers
• Privacy officers
• IT professionals
• CTOs, CIOs, and CISOs

Learning objectives

• Master the implementation of Information Security controls by adhering to the framework and principles of ISO/IEC 27002
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods, and techniques required for the effective implementation and management of Information Security controls
• Comprehend the relationships between Information Security control components, including responsibility, strategy, acquisition, performance, conformance, and human behaviour
• Understand the significance of information security to organisational strategy
• Master the implementation of information security management processes
• Master the formulation and implementation of security requirements and objectives

Educational approach

• This training combines both theory and practice
• Lecture sessions supplemented with examples from real-life cases
• Practical exercises based on case studies
• Review exercises designed to assist with exam preparation
• Practice tests that mirror the format of the certification exam

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training material comprising over 500 pages of information and practical examples will be provided to participants
• A participation certificate awarding 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
• If you do not pass the exam, you may retake it within 12 months at no additional cost

Information security threats and attacks are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The most effective defence against these risks is the proper implementation and management of information security controls and best practices. Furthermore, robust information security is a key expectation and requirement from customers, legislators, and other interested stakeholders.

This training course is designed to equip participants with the skills to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ISMS best practices and establish a framework for its ongoing management and improvement.

Upon completing the training course, you may take the exam. If you pass successfully, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.

Who Can Attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in and concerned with the implementation of an ISMS
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an ISMS
• Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to information security requirements within an organization
• Members of an ISMS implementation team

General information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

Educational approach

• This training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the implementation of an ISMS.
• The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
• The exercises are based on a case study.
• The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.

Learning objectives

This training course will help you:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ISMS
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand the operation of an information security management system and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Learn how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the specific context of an organization
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an ISMS

Target Audience

This course is designed for all staff members who need a practical grasp of Compliance and effective Risk Management.

Course Format

The training employs a blended learning approach that includes:

• Guided discussions
• Slide-driven presentations
• Case studies
• Real-world examples

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

Gain a robust understanding of the fundamental aspects of Compliance, alongside national and international initiatives geared towards managing related risks.

Articulate how organizations and their teams can build an effective Compliance Risk Management Framework.

Outline the duties of the Compliance Officer and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and comprehend how these roles fit into the broader business structure.

Pinpoint critical risk areas within Financial Crime, especially concerning international operations, offshore centres, and high-net-worth clients.

Managing Open Source Software (OSS) involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of open-source components within an organization to ensure they are used securely, compliantly, and efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT professionals who want to implement best practices for managing open-source software in enterprise and government settings.

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

• Establish effective OSS policies and governance frameworks.
• Use SBOM and SCA tools to identify, track, and manage open-source dependencies.
• Mitigate risks associated with licensing and security vulnerabilities.
• Streamline OSS adoption while maximizing innovation and cost savings.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Hands-on demonstrations with OSS management tools.

Customization Options

• This course can be tailored to specific organizational OSS policies and toolchains. Please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live Payment Card Industry Professional training in Nigeria (online or onsite) provides an individual qualification for industry practitioners who wish to demonstrate their professional expertise and understanding of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

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

• Understand the payment process and the PCI standards designed to protect it.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities for entities involved in the payment industry.
• Have deep insight into, and understanding of, the 12 PCI DSS requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PCI DSS and how it applies to organizations that are involved in the transaction process.

The strength of any organization’s governance depends heavily on its board of directors, and the board’s effectiveness hinges on its chairman. Yet, while board leadership is the most critical factor for success, it receives the least training and support. Often, board leaders and chief executives find themselves in power struggles. This course reveals the secrets of the world’s top board leaders, sharing practical, "in the boardroom" leadership techniques from seasoned professionals.