Information System Security Training in Cape Town

Description: CISA® is the world-renowned and most popular certification for professionals working in the field of IS audit and IT risk consulting. Our CISA course is an intense, very competitive and exam focused training course. With experience of delivering more than 150+ CISA trainings in Europe and around the world and training more than 1200+ CISA delegates, the Net Security CISA training material has been developed in house with the top priority of ensuring CISA delegates pass the ISACA CISA® Exam. The training methodology focuses on understanding the CISA IS auditing concepts and practicing large number of ISACA released question banks from the last three years. Over a period, CISA holders have been in huge demand with renowned accountings firms, global banks, advisory, assurance, and internal audit departments. Delegates may have years of experience in IT auditing but perspective towards solving CISA questionnaires will solely depend on their understanding to globally accepted IT assurance practices. CISA exam is very challenging because the chance of a very tight clash between two possible answers exists and that is where ISACA tests you on your understanding in global IT auditing practices. To address these exam challenges, we always provide the best trainers who have extensive experience in delivering CISA training around the world. The Net Security CISA manual covers all exam-relevant concepts, case studies, Q&A's across CISA five domains. Further, the Trainer shares the key CISA supporting material like relevant CISA notes, question banks, CISA glossary, videos, revision documents, exam tips, and CISA mind maps during the course. Goal: The ultimate goal is to pass your CISA examination first time. Objectives:

• Use the knowledge gained in a practical manner beneficial to your organisation
• Provide audit services in accordance with IT audit standards
• Provide assurance on leadership and organizational structure and processes
• Provide assurance on acquisition/ development, testing and implementation of IT assets
• Provide assurance on IT operations including service operations and third party
• Provide assurance on organization’s security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Target Audience: Finance/CPA professionals, I.T. professionals, Internal & External auditors, Information security, and risk consulting professionals.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to learn the fundamentals of software licensing, the key features of FlexNet, and how to implement and maintain software license management solutions. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of software licensing.
• Manage core components and operation systems of FlexNet.
• Create various license models and types, generate license keys, and activate software licenses for end-users.
• Add, manage, and allocate licenses to end-users, monitor license usage, and ensure compliance.

Learn how to investigate, respond to, and hunt for threats using Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Microsoft 365 Defender. In this course you will learn how to mitigate cyberthreats using these technologies. Specifically, you will configure and use Azure Sentinel as well as utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) to perform detection, analysis, and reporting. The course was designed for people who work in a Security Operations job role and helps learners prepare for the exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst. Audience Profile The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst collaborates with organizational stakeholders to secure information technology systems for the organization. Their goal is to reduce organizational risk by rapidly remediating active attacks in the environment, advising on improvements to threat protection practices, and referring violations of organizational policies to appropriate stakeholders. Responsibilities include threat management, monitoring, and response by using a variety of security solutions across their environment. The role primarily investigates, responds to, and hunts for threats using Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, Microsoft 365 Defender, and third-party security products. Since the Security Operations Analyst consumes the operational output of these tools, they are also a critical stakeholder in the configuration and deployment of these technologies. Job role: Security Engineer Preparation for exam: SC-200 Features: none Skills gained

• Explain how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can remediate risks in your environment
• Create a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment
• Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules on Windows 10 devices
• Perform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Investigate domains and IP addresses in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Investigate user accounts in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Configure alert settings in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Explain how the threat landscape is evolving
• Conduct advanced hunting in Microsoft 365 Defender
• Manage incidents in Microsoft 365 Defender
• Explain how Microsoft Defender for Identity can remediate risks in your environment
• Investigate DLP alerts in Microsoft Cloud App Security
• Explain the types of actions you can take on an insider risk management case
• Configure auto-provisioning in Azure Defender
• Remediate alerts in Azure Defender
• Construct KQL statements
• Filter searches based on event time, severity, domain, and other relevant data using KQL
• Extract data from unstructured string fields using KQL
• Manage an Azure Sentinel workspace
• Use KQL to access the watchlist in Azure Sentinel
• Manage threat indicators in Azure Sentinel
• Explain the Common Event Format and Syslog connector differences in Azure Sentinel
• Connect Azure Windows Virtual Machines to Azure Sentinel
• Configure Log Analytics agent to collect Sysmon events
• Create new analytics rules and queries using the analytics rule wizard
• Create a playbook to automate an incident response
• Use queries to hunt for threats
• Observe threats over time with livestream

This is a one day Introduction to ISO27001

A thorough, practical, 3 day course designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to manage information security, information assurance or information risk based processes. The CISMP course is aligned with the latest national information assurance frameworks (IAMM), as well as ISO/IEC 27002 & 27001; the code of practice and standard for information security. This course is a CESG Certified Training (CCT) course. The course follows the latest BCS syllabus and prepares delegates for the 2 hour multiple choice BCS examination. This qualification provides delegates with detailed knowledge of the concepts relating to information security; (confidentiality, integrity, availability, vulnerability, threats, risks and countermeasures), along with an understanding of current legislation and regulations which impact information security management. Award holders will be able to apply the practical principles covered throughout the course ensuring normal business processes become robust and more secure.

This course will equip you to implement appropriate security controls in the cloud, often using automation to "inspect what you expect." We will begin by diving headfirst into one of the most crucial aspects of cloud - Identity and Access Management (IAM). From there, we'll move on to securing the cloud through discussion and practical, hands-on exercises related to several key topics to defend various cloud workloads operating in the different CSP models of: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Functions as a Service (FaaS).

Target Audience:This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding information security and exploring potential career paths in the field. It is suitable for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited prior technical knowledge.Course Objectives:Attendees should:

• Gain a broad understanding of information security concepts and principles.
• Be able to identify key threats and vulnerabilities.
• Have the capability to explore various career options and specialisations within information security.
• Develop a foundation for further learning and exploration in the field.

Format of the Course:

• Interactive lecture and group discussions.
• Practical exercises and feedback sessions.
• Participants are encouraged to bring questions and participate actively in discussions.

This agenda is flexible and can be adjusted based on time constraints and audience interests. Customised versions might include interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, and group discussions.

The course will provide resources and information about further learning, professional organisations, and career resources will be provided.Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Description: This course is the non-certifcation version of the "CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor" course. CISA® is the world-renowned and most popular certification for professionals working in the field of IS audit and IT risk consulting. Objectives:

• Use the knowledge gained to benefit your organisation
• Provide audit services in accordance with IT audit standards
• Provide assurance on leadership and organizational structure and processes
• Provide assurance on acquisition/ development, testing and implementation of IT assets
• Provide assurance on IT operations including service operations and third party
• Provide assurance on organization’s security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Target Audience: Finance/CPA professionals, I.T. professionals, Internal & External auditors, Information security, and risk consulting professionals.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to learn the methods and tools needed to protect their organization's information systems against attack. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand information security at both the computer level, as well as the communications level.
• Prevent physical and digital access to private information systems.
• Prevent the modification of information that is stored, being processed, or being transmitted.
• Protect against denial of service to authorized users.
• Take the necessary measures to detect, document, and counter security threats.
• Ensure that organizational information is kept confidential.

Why should you attend? ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation training allows you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage an Information Security Management System as specified in ISO/IEC 27001. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of ISMS, including ISMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.   After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach. Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in Information Security Management 
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in Information Security Management

Educational approach

• Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
• Practical exercises include examples and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor  ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. Why should you attend? During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution. After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.  Who should attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit 
• Expert advisors in Information Security Management

Learning objectives

• Understand the operations of an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001 
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit
• Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ISMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Why should you attend? ISO/IEC 27002 Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the Information Security Management Systems and Information Security Controls as specified in ISO/IEC 27002. By attending the ISO/IEC 27002 Introduction training course, you will understand the importance of ISMS and Information Security Controls and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.  Who should attend?

• Individuals interested in Information Security Management and Information Security Controls
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Information Security Management Systems and Information Security Controls

Learning objectives

• Understand the Information Security standards and Information Security Management practices used to implement and manage Information Security Controls
• Understand the controls necessary to manage Information Security risks

This course will give you the skills to build up information security according to ISO 27005, which is dedicated to information security risk management based on ISO 27001.

ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to manage Information Security Risks as specified in ISO/IEC 27005. During this training course, you will be able to understand the concepts and models of Information Security Risk Management. After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation” credential. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, processes and management approach. Who should attend?

• Individuals interested in Information Security Risk Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Information Security Risk Management
• Individuals interested to pursue a career in Information Security Risk Management

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains: Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Risk Management in Information Security Domain 2: Information Security Risk Management approaches and processes After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Foundation” credential. General Information Certification fees are included in the exam price

• Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

Why should you attend? ISO/IEC 27005 training course enables you to comprehend the basic concepts of Information Security Risk Management by using the standard ISO/IEC 27005 as a reference framework. By attending the ISO/IEC 27005 Introduction training course, you will understand the importance of Information Security Risk Management and the benefits that businesses, society and governments can obtain.  Who should attend?

• Individuals interested in Information Security Risk Management
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Information Security Risk Management

ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager training enables you to acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in the risk management process related to all assets of relevance for Information Security using the ISO/IEC 27005 standard as a reference framework. During this training course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of a process model for designing and developing an Information Security Risk Management program. The training will also contain a thorough understanding of best practices of risk assessment methods such as OCTAVE, EBIOS, MEHARI and harmonized TRA. This training course supports the implementation process of the ISMS framework presented in the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. After mastering all the necessary concepts of Information Security Risk Management based on ISO/IEC 27005, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Risk Manager Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing Information Security Risks. Who should attend?

• Information Security risk managers
• Information Security team members
• Individuals responsible for Information Security, compliance, and risk within an organization
• Individuals implementing ISO/IEC 27001, seeking to comply with ISO/IEC 27001 or individuals who are involved in a risk management program
• IT consultants
• IT professionals
• Information Security officers
• Privacy officers

Examination - Duration: 3 hours The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Risk Management
• Domain 2 Implementation of an Information Security Risk Management program
• Domain 3 Information security risk assessment
• Domain 4 Information security risk treatment
• Domain 5 Information security risk communication, monitoring and improvement
• Domain 6 Information security risk assessment methodologies

General Information

• Certification fees are included on the exam price
• Training material containing over 350 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 21 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

The ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary skills to perform a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. Why should you attend? During this training course, you will obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Based on practical exercises, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the protection of privacy in the context of processing personally identifiable information (PII), as well as master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, establish communication with customers and resolve potential conflicts. After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on best practices. Who should attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit
• Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 

Learning objectives

• Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Acquire the competences of the auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit

Education approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

General information

• Participants will be provided with the training material containing over 400 pages of explanatory information, discussion topics, examples and exercises.
• An attendance record certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

This class will help the attendees to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. To gain an in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. The attendees will get to know how perimeter defences work and then be led into scanning and attacking their own networks, no real network is harmed. The attendees then will learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system, Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) focuses on analyzing the risks of Open Data while reducing vulnerability to disaster or data loss. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concepts and benefits of Open Data.
• Identify the different types of data.
• Understand the risks of Open Data and how to mitigate them.
• Learn how to manage Open Data risks and create a contingency plan.
• Implement Open Data risk mitigation strategies to reduce disaster risk.

The public key and private key are the basis of public key cryptography (asymmetric), enabling secure communication and exchange of information in computer networks. The combination of both keys allows you to secure transmitted data, maintaining its confidentiality and ensuring the authenticity of digital signatures. The public key and private key are the basis of public key cryptography (asymmetric), enabling secure communication and exchange of information in computer networks. The combination of both keys allows you to secure transmitted data, maintaining its confidentiality and ensuring the authenticity of digital signatures.

This instructor-led, live training in Cape Town (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers who wish to use IBM Qradar SIEM to address pressing security use cases. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain visibility into enterprise data across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Automate security intelligence to hunt threats and to contain risks.
• Detect, identify, and prioritize threats.

The training takes the form of a workshop supplemented with substantive knowledge. Classes are based on the official CISA certificate framework. During the workshop, case studies will be discussed in discussing specific issues. Classes will be conducted in English (on request in Polish) based on the ISACA handbook in English.
  CISA Exam Material Scope:

• Information System Auditing Process (21%)
• Governance and Management of IT (17%) 
• Information Systems Acquisition, Development and implementation (12%)
• Information Systems Operation and Business Resilience (23%)
• Protection of Information Assets (27%)

Duration of the exam: 4 hours
Type: multiple choice test
Volume: 200 questions   List of the requirements that you must meet in order to be able to claim the CISA qualification: 

1. Pass the CISA exam. The CISA passing score is a mark of 450 or higher on the exam.
2. Abide by the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics 
3. Promise to obey the CISA Continuing Professional Education Policy
4. Gain at least 5 years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience.
5. Comply with Information Systems Auditing Standards

If you’ve passed the exam and believe that you meet those requirements, then you can begin the application for certification: page certification here
There is a fee of $50 for this application. There’s also a yearly fee that you must pay to maintain this certification after you’ve been granted it. The fee is $40 per annum for ISACA members, and $75 for non-members.