Sarbanes Oxley Training - 3 days course 857
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Course Title:
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Information Security Professionals
3 daysObjectives:
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 and the SEC standards. The Internal Control Integrated Framework by the COSO committee, the COSO/ERM Enterprise Risk Management, and the relationship and alignment between COSO, COSO/ERM and CobiT.
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.Duration:
3 Days, 09:00 to 17:00 each day. The third day from 17:15 to 19:00hrs we will discuss your issues and questions.Course Synopsis:
The Sarbanes Oxley Act
The Need
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Key Sections
Companies Affected
Employees Affected
Effective Dates
SEC
EDGAR
PCAOB
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its interpretation by the PCAOB
The Vendors and the Sox Industry
Cost
Continuous Compliance
Scope of Sarbanes Oxley Project
Computer Forensics Investigation?
Business Intelligence?
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery?
Internal Controls
The Internal Control Integrated Framework by the COSO committee
Using the COSO framework effectively
The control environment
Risk assessment
Control activities
Information and communication
Monitoring
Effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Reliability of financial reporting
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
IT Controls
IT Controls and Sarbanes Oxley Act Relevance
Program Development and Program Change
COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
Internal Environment
Objective Setting
Event Identification
Risk Assessment
Risk Response
Control Activities
Information and Communication
Monitoring
ERM Application Techniques
Core team preparedness
Executive sponsorship
Implementation plan development
Current state assessment
ERM Vision
Capability development
Change management development and deployment
Monitoring
Implementation plan
Likelihood Risk Ranking
Impact Risk Ranking
COBIT - the framework that focuses on IT
Executive Summary
Management Guidelines
Framework
Control Objectives
Audit Guidelines
Implementation Toolset
Activities and Tasks
Processes
Domains
Information criteria
IT resources
IT processes
COBIT Cube
Maturity Models
Critical Success Factors (CSFs)
Key Goal Indicators (KGIs)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Meeting the Information Security Requirements of SOX
SOX and Risk Assessments
IT Security
The alignment of frameworks
COSO and COBIT
COSO ERM and COBIT
ITIL and COBIT
ISO/IEC 17799:2000 and COBIT
ISO/IEC 15408 and COBIT
COSO, COBIT and Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404
Testing, Reports and Documentation
Reports used to Validate SOX Compliant IT Infrastructure
Reporting Weaknesses and Deficiencies
Documentation Issues
SOX Testing
Records Retention
Real-time Disclosure
Sarbanes Oxley and other regulations
European Answer to SOX
Integrating Sox IT security with GLBA, HIPAA and other regulationsInstructor:
George Lekatis is a senior risk and compliance consultant, certified trainer, 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 and Security perspective, and training.
George has more than 15,000 hours experience as a professional speaker and seminar leader. Has worked for more than 10 years as an executive consultant and educator and has demonstrated exceptional presentation and communication skills.
A recognized expert, selected as spokesperson by MIS Institute and ISC2 Organizations, George has lectured several times at many international IT and information security conferences, and led security training seminars in Europe (Athens, Milan, Oxford, Belgrade, Utrecht, Dublin, Slovenia), the United States of America (Washington DC, Myrtle Beach SC, Boston MA), Asia (Dubai) etc. He also writes frequently for newspapers and magazines, and has been quoted / featured in articles, publications and television.
He has created a flexible Awareness and Training curriculum providing learning paths individually suited to the needs of each sector of organizations (executive management, IT, security, sales and marketing, administration).
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).Schedule:
London - Net-Security Training
Elvin House, Stadium Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0DW,
Tel: 020 8900 9015 Email: info_at_net-security-training.co.uk
net-security-training.co.uk/
net-security-training.co.uk/courses/sarbanes-oxley.html
August: Tue/Wed 23 - 25
September: Mon/Wed 26 - 28
October: Mon/Wed 24 - 26
November: Mon/Wed 28 - 30The Netherlands - CIBIT
Prof. Bronkhorstlaan 10-XII, 3720 AA Bilthoven, The Netherlands
Tel: 31 30 230 89 00 Email: info_at_cibit.com
cibit.nl/
cibit.nl/site.nsf/page/opleiding_security_homeNovember: Wed/Thu 23 - 24
Singapore - Fusion Frontier
fusionfrontier.com
Enquiry hotline: 65 9383 7726
Email: training_at_fusionfrontier.com
Fusion Frontier is the exclusive partner in the Asia Pacific region. We will have classes in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Honk Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, New Zealand and Japan.
Singapore, September: Wed/Fri 14-16
Sydney, October: Wed/Fri 19 - 21
Honk Kong, November: Sat/Mon 12 - 14
In-company Training Courses
Fully tailored training. Presented exclusively for your own people.
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Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Honk Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, New Zealand, Japan:
George Lekatis leads the course: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Information Security Professionals in cooperation with Fusion Frontier
fusionfrontier.com
Fusion Frontier, Enquiry hotline: 65 9383 7726
Email: training_at_fusionfrontier.com
Singapore: September Wed/Fri 14-16
Sydney, Australia: October Wed/Fri 25-27
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Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Training - Impact on IT and Information Security
With the enactment of the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act 2002 in US, all companies listed in the US have immediate need of Sarbanes Oxley trained professionals to ensure their companies IT processes and controls comply with SOX requirement. SOX compliance is a law. It is imperative for those involved in SOX to be trained to understand SOX and its implication to IT and Information Security.
As such, in collaboration with renowned risk and compliance consultant, George Lekatis, Fusion Frontier is pleased to announce the launch of the Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Training - Impact on IT and Information Security course in the Asia Pacific region.
Targeted at CIOs, IT and Information Security Directors, Managers and Professionals, Chief Risk and SOX Compliance Officers, IT and Security Process Owners, and IT auditors, the course is specially designed to provide IT and information security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This interactive course will cover the Act, the PCAOB standards, the COSO and COBIT frameworks, the controls and the obligations of the IT and Security department.
The launch of this course follows the successful introduction of the course in Europe such as United Kingdom and Netherlands, where the demand for SOX trained professionals is high, mirroring those in the Asia Pacific region. The class is scheduled on 14-16 September 2005 (Singapore). Followed by 19-21 October 2005 (Sydney, Australia). For classes in other countries, please contact us at training_at_fusionfrontier.com.
fusionfrontier.com/SOX/SarbanesOxleyBrochure.pdf
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My new web site: sarbanes-oxley-training.com
A Sarbanes Oxley class must not be one more class. It is a vital part of the compliance project and must satisfy the requirements of the COSO and COBIT control frameworks.
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Any thing in Toronto (Canada)?
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Thank you for your interest in my Sarbanes Oxley class.
To the moment, I offer only in-house training courses in Canada.
I believe that it is the best choice for many companies. Fully tailored training, presented exclusively for your own people. I work on your premises or at a venue of your choice, on a fixed fee per day for teams from 2 to 30.
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Is there a class in Italy?
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Unfortunately not, jimmacoy. Only in-house training to the moment.
You may find more at:
sarbanes-oxley-training.com/at/web/SarbanesOxleyPartners.htm
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My partner in Middle East:
Intelligence Secured, Mauds Court, Long Lane, Tendring, Essex CO16 OBG, United Kingdom
Web: intelligence-secured.com
Email: info_at_intelligence-secured.com
Tel: 44 (0) 1206 790250
Fax: 44 (0) 87000 52567
Schedule:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 - 12 October, 2005
Bahrain, 7 - 9 November, 2005
Kuwait, 12 - 14 December, 2005