Attendees should have a basic knowledge of business processes and technology concepts. No specialised technical knowledge is assumed
Course Objectives:
Implement standards-based, proven methodologies for assessing and managing the risks to your organization's information infrastructure
Select and implement security controls that ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and directives
Extend security protection to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and the cloud
Day 1
Introduction to Risk Assessment and Management
Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory drivers
Protecting the organisation from unacceptable losses
Describing the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Applying NIST/ISO risk management processes
Characterising System Security Requirements
Defining the system
Outlining the system security boundary
Pinpointing system interconnections
Incorporating the unique characteristics of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and cloud-based systems
Identifying security risk components
Estimating the impact of compromises on confidentiality, integrity and availability
Adopting the appropriate model for categorising system risk
Setting the stage for successful risk management
Documenting critical risk assessment and management decisions in the System Security Plan (SSP)
Appointing qualified individuals to risk governance roles
Day 2
Selecting Appropriate Security Controls
Assigning a security control baseline
Investigating security control families
Determining the baseline from system security risk
Tailoring the baseline to fit the system
Examining the structure of security controls, enhancements and parameters
Binding control overlays to the selected baseline
Gauging the need for enhanced assurance
Distinguishing system-specific, compensating and non-applicable controls
Day 3
Reducing Risk Through Effective Control Implementation
Specifying the implementation approach
Maximising security effectiveness by "building in" security
Reducing residual risk in legacy systems via "bolt-on" security elements
Developing an assessment plan
Prioritising depth of control assessment
Optimising validation through sequencing and consolidation
Verifying compliance through tests, interviews and examinations
Formulating an authorisation recommendation
Evaluating overall system security risk
Mitigating residual risks
Publishing the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), the risk assessment and recommendation
Day 4
Authorising System Operation
Aligning authority and responsibility
Quantifying organisational risk tolerance
Elevating authorisation decisions in high-risk scenarios
Forming a risk-based decision
Appraising system operational impact
Weighing residual risk against operational utility
Issuing Authority to Operate (ATO)
Day 5
Maintaining Continued Compliance
Justifying continuous reauthorisation
Measuring impact of changes on system security posture
Executing effective configuration management
Performing periodic control reassessment
Preserving an acceptable security posture
Delivering initial and routine follow-up security awareness training
Collecting on-going security metrics
Implementing vulnerability management, incident response and business continuity processes
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