Unit 896: Security Compliance and Governance

1. Introduction to Security Compliance and Governance

• Definition and significance of security compliance
• Governance: Principles and objectives
• Relationship between compliance, governance, and organizational security posture
• Benefits of strong security governance

2. Regulatory Frameworks and Standards

• Overview of key regulatory frameworks:
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management
• Impact of these frameworks on organizational policies and controls
• Case studies on compliance failures and successes

3. Risk Management in Security Compliance

• Definition and importance of risk management within compliance
• Risk assessment methodologies:
  • Qualitative vs Quantitative
  • Risk identification, analysis, and evaluation
• Risk mitigation strategies:
  • Avoidance, reduction, sharing, and acceptance
• Compliance monitoring and continuous risk review processes

4. Security Policies and Procedures

• Purpose and scope of security policies
• Developing effective security policies aligned with regulatory requirements
• Procedures for implementation and enforcement
• Policy lifecycle management and updates
• Best practices and common pitfalls

5. Security Audits and Assessments

• Purpose and objectives of security audits
• Types of audits:
  • Internal vs External
  • Compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing
• Audit methodologies and tools
• Reporting findings and remediation tracking
• Importance of regular assessments for sustained compliance

6. Incident Response and Compliance

• Overview of incident response in compliance context
• Stages of incident response:
  • Detection and identification
  • Analysis and prioritization
  • Containment strategies
  • Eradication of threats
  • Recovery and restoration
• Documentation and regulatory reporting requirements

7. Security Training and Awareness

• Importance of security awareness programs
• Designing and delivering effective training
• Target audiences: employees, management, third parties
• Measuring effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Role in fostering a culture of compliance

8. Vendor Risk Management

• Importance of managing third-party risks
• Vendor security assessment processes
• Due diligence and contractual controls
• Ongoing vendor monitoring and compliance verification
• Case examples of vendor-related security incidents

9. Data Protection and Privacy Laws

• Overview of global data protection laws:
  • GDPR key principles and rights
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) overview
• Impact on data handling, storage, and sharing practices
• Privacy by design and default
• Compliance challenges and strategies

10. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Definition and components of GRC
• Benefits of integrating governance, risk, and compliance
• Framework models and tools for GRC implementation
• Aligning security initiatives with business objectives
• Measuring GRC effectiveness and maturity