In today’s digitised and hyper-connected business landscape, cyber security is no longer a specialised concern—it has become a strategic imperative. As organisations face increasing threats from cyber attacks, data breaches, legal scrutiny, and rising compliance demands, the need for well-rounded, cross-functional security leadership has never been more urgent.
The one-week “Cyber Security, Info Governance, Legal Risk, and ISO Compliance Training Course” offered by Oxford Training Centre under the category of “IT and Computer Science Training Courses” delivers an intensive, hands-on learning experience designed to bridge the critical gap between technical implementation and regulatory governance. This course ensures that participants acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to design and implement resilient cyber security frameworks aligned with international standards and legal expectations.
This comprehensive programme equips IT professionals, data custodians, compliance officers, records managers, and legal advisors with in-depth knowledge of today’s evolving threat landscape. Participants will gain actionable insights into legal and regulatory frameworks, develop a command of ISO compliance structures, and master the tools required to implement robust, enterprise-wide Cyber Security Governance Training programmes. The course also places strong emphasis on Information Security, Records Management and its integration with legal risk mitigation strategies and operational continuity.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the foundational and advanced principles of cyber security governance and enterprise risk management.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with data breaches, unauthorised data access, digital fraud, and regulatory non-compliance.
- Design and implement comprehensive Information Security, Records Management strategies that meet both business and legal requirements.
- Align organisational IT and governance practices with internationally recognised standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 27701.
- Prepare for and manage cybersecurity incidents through effective response planning, communication protocols, and business continuity frameworks.
- Promote and institutionalise a culture of cyber awareness across departments and roles to reduce organisational vulnerabilities.
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals across both the public and private sectors who are responsible for safeguarding organisational assets and ensuring compliance, including:
- IT and network security professionals
- Information governance officers
- Legal and compliance advisors
- Risk and audit managers
- Records and data management professionals
- Public sector managers overseeing digital transformation
- Executives and board members seeking to improve cyber resilience and strategic oversight
Course Content Overview
Day 1: Introduction to Cyber Security Governance
- Defining Cyber Security Governance Training and its role in modern risk management
- Governance models and reporting structures
- Understanding threat intelligence and organisational vulnerabilities
- Reviewing real-world breaches: causes and consequences
- Frameworks overview: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001
Day 2: Legal Risks and Regulatory Requirements
- Global data protection legislation: GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and regional laws
- Understanding digital liability and risk allocation in vendor contracts
- Data breach reporting obligations and regulatory response processes
- The legal impact of ransomware and cyber extortion
- Case studies on legal consequences of cyber governance failures
Day 3: ISO Standards and Security Control Systems
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO 27701 for privacy management
- Mapping ISO controls to policies, procedures, and technology
- Performing effective risk assessments aligned with ISO requirements
- Creating ISO-aligned documentation for audit-readiness
- Pre-certification planning and audit execution strategies
Day 4: Information Governance and Records Management
- Core principles of Information Security, Records Management
- Record lifecycle: creation, classification, retention, access, and disposal
- Integrating ECM (Enterprise Content Management) and DMS (Document Management Systems)
- Ensuring legal admissibility and data integrity of electronic records
- Creating retention schedules that comply with industry and legal standards
Day 5: Risk Management, Resilience and Incident Response
- Cyber risk frameworks: FAIR, ISO 31000, COBIT
- Building and refining cyber incident response plans
- Conducting incident simulations and post-incident reviews
- Business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies
- Developing in-house cyber awareness and phishing training campaigns
- Tabletop exercise: Simulated breach and legal response
Training Methodology
The course combines expert-led instruction with interactive and practical components to reinforce learning. Delivery includes live presentations, case study analysis, collaborative group exercises, ISO-compliant templates, and real-time incident simulations. Participants will also receive toolkits and reference guides for immediate workplace application.