Sarbanes Oxley Training - 3 days course 857



  • Course Title:
    Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance for IT and Information Security Professionals
    3 days

    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 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 regulations

    Instructor:
    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 - 30

    The 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_home

    November: 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.



  • 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



  • 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



  • 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.



  • Any thing in Toronto (Canada)?



  • 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.



  • Is there a class in Italy?



  • Unfortunately not, jimmacoy. Only in-house training to the moment.
    You may find more at:
    sarbanes-oxley-training.com/at/web/SarbanesOxleyPartners.htm



  • 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


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