Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Security Professionals 598
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Course Title:
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Information Security Professionals
Duration: 2 Days, 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs each day. The second day from 17:15 to 19:00hrs, we will discuss your issues and questions about IT and Information Security compliance.
Objectives: The seminar has been designed to provide IT and information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This interactive class will cover the Act, the PCAOB standards, the COSO and COBIT frameworks, the controls and the obligations of the IT and Security department. The seminar is tailored to meet the specific needs and is presented in clear terms using analogies, examples and case studies.
Target Audience: IT and Information Security Directors, Managers and Professionals. Chief Risk and Compliance Officers. IT and Security Process Owners.Course Synopsis:
The Need
The Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: An Overview
Companies Affected
Employees Affected
Effective Dates
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Key Sections
The players: SEC, PCAOB
Meeting the Information Security Requirements of SOX
SOX and Risk Assessments
IT Security
Internal Controls
IT Controls and Sarbanes Oxley Act Relevance
Computer Forensics Investigation and Proactive Strategies
Business Intelligence
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
COSO - the framework on controls for financial processes
COBIT - the framework that focuses on IT
The Project and the Project Management
Program Development and Program Change
Computer Operations and Access to Programs and Data
Reports used to Validate SOX Compliant IT Infrastructure
Reporting Weaknesses and Deficiencies
Documentation Issues
SOX and Security Monitoring
SOX Testing
Records Retention
Real-time Disclosure
European Answer to SOX
Integrating Sox IT security with GLBA, HIPAA and other regulations
The Vendors and the Sox Industry
Cost
Continuous Compliance
2005 and Beyond
Instructor:
George Lekatis is a senior risk and compliance consultant and general manager of a firm that bears his name, specializing in risk management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Basel II, Data Protection Directive compliance from an IT perspective, and training. Has worked for more than 18 years as an executive consultant and employee (7 years in information security).A recognized expert, selected as spokesperson by MIS Institute and ISC2 Organizations, George has lectured at many international IT and information security conferences, and led security training seminars in Athens, Milan, Oxford, Utrecht, Washington DC, Myrtle Beach SC, Dublin, Balkans etc. He also writes frequently for newspapers and magazines, and has been quoted / featured in articles, publications and television.
George’s responsibilities include managing teams that design, review and implement security solutions (compliant with privacy and security legislation) for companies and organizations of the public and the private sector.
George is Mathematician, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CISSP Lead Instructor, Steganography Investigator, Internet Security Systems (ISS) Certified in Internet Scanner, Database Scanner and System Scanner, Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA), Microsoft Certified System Engineer certified in Windows NT and Windows 2000 (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).
Information
George Lekatis
Senior Risk and Compliance Consultant
General Manager, George Lekatis Inc.
Email: lekatis_at_lekatis.com
Web: lekatis.com
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Cheers.
Will this be given in the UK only?
Please advise on particulars.
Thank you.
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Ross,
It will be given everywhere in the world.
For UK, I cooperate with Net-Security Company (net-security-training.co.uk ), so please contact them. For other countries, please contact me (lekatis_at_lekatis.com).
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You will find my awareness and training courses having to do with Sarbanes-Oxley at george-lekatis.net/compliance.html.
Thank you
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Hi Georges,
I went into both website to get the following information: When will this course will be scheduled and how much.
There is internal interest here.
bye and thanks
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Angie,
London:
Net-Security Training
Elvin House, Stadium Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0DW,
Tel: 020 8900 9015 Email: info_at_net-security-training.co.uk
May: Tues/Wed 24 - 25
June: Tues/Wed 28 - 29
July: Tues/Wed 26 - 27
August: Tues/Wed 23 - 24
September: Tues/Wed 27 - 28
October: Tues/Wed 25 - 26
November: Tues/Wed 29 - 30
Pricing information at net-security-training.co.uk after about one week.
New York, Dublin, Milan
I hope that I will have the final schedule after about 2 weeks
In your company
Immediately. For pricing, letter of agreement etc. please contact me at lekatis_at_lekatis.com
Thank you for your interest.
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In house Sarbanes Oxley training: Washington DC, Virginia, Boston.
From June 10th to June 25th. I am available to discuss your SOX awareness and training needs.
SecureBoston 2005 - Regulations and the Impact on IT Security
Boston - June 15, 2005.
My presentation:
Computer Crime - Law, Digital Evidence and Investigation
isc2.org/events/boston.html
My services:-
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Awareness
Awareness training plays an important role in achieving compliance.
If someone is not well aware of the risks and exposures, appropriate controls and protection are hardly likely to be employed.
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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Awareness and Coaching for C Level Executives
I have effectively and professionally coached senior managers and business owners, understanding the challenges they face every day.
Understand what is really required by Sarbanes Oxley and what vendors and consulting companies want you to believe. -
Sarbanes-Oxley Training
Course Title: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Information Security Professionals
Fully tailored training.
Presented exclusively for your own people.
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Sarbanes-Oxley Needs Assessment
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Measurements of the compliance training effectiveness
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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Assessment
SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis) of current compliance situation.
I work on your premises or at a venue of your choice, on a fixed fee per day (USD 850 plus expenses), for teams from 2 to 30.
For more details: george-lekatis.net/compliance.html
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CIBIT Consultants | Educators specialises in the areas of Knowledge Management, Information Management, Architecture and System Development. From its foundation in 1988, CIBIT has built a solid and international reputation.
Course: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Security Professionals
The course has been designed to provide IT and information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
http://www.cibit-serc.nl/site.nsf/page/opleiding_security_cursus_sarbanes_oxley_compliance_for_it-and-information_security_professionals
Instructor: George Lekatis