IT Governance and Security (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT) to manage and align information system projects with organizational objectives
2. Apply risk management strategies in IT projects by identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure project success and security.
3. Apply regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) to ensure information system projects meet legal and organizational requirements.
4. Integrate cybersecurity best practices, such as access controls and encryption, to protect data and maintain system integrity within information system projects.
5. Develop incident response plans to address security breaches and minimize disruption in information system operations.

Topics:

1. EGIT, Alignment, Value Introduction
2. Business/IT Alignment
3. IT Business Value
4. COBIT Foundation
5. COBIT Design & Implementation
6. Risk Management in EGIT (ISO 31000)
7. Information Security (ISO 27001:2022)
8. Data Privacy (General Data Protection Regulation)
9. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)