Training on Cybersecurity & Information Governance: Legal Risk and ISO Records Compliance
Comprehensive training on cybersecurity, information governance, and ISO records compliance to reduce legal and regulatory risks.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Organizations today must protect sensitive data while meeting strict regulatory and ISO compliance requirements. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate cybersecurity practices with information governance strategies. It emphasizes legal risk management, ISO standards, and practical frameworks for building resilient and compliant governance systems. Case studies from different industries are used throughout to bring concepts to life and provide actionable insights.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Information governance officers and records managers
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Cybersecurity and IT security professionals
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Compliance, legal, and risk management officers
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ISO auditors, consultants, and quality managers
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Executives and managers overseeing data and information security
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the intersection of cybersecurity, governance, and legal risk.
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Apply ISO standards (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 15489, ISO 30301) to records and governance practices.
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Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with information management.
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Implement information governance frameworks to protect sensitive data.
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Align cybersecurity practices with compliance and risk management strategies.
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Design governance models that balance business efficiency with legal accountability.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Information Governance
- Principles of information governance in the digital environment
- Cybersecurity risks and threats affecting governance frameworks
- Emerging legal, regulatory, and operational risks in information management
- Case Study: Governance failures caused by weak cybersecurity controls
- Practical: Identify governance and cybersecurity risks within an organization
Module 2: ISO Standards and Records Compliance
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 15489, and ISO 30301 standards
- Aligning records management practices with compliance requirements
- Managing records lifecycle, retention, access, and accountability
- Case Study: Implementing ISO aligned records management frameworks
- Practical: Develop a records retention and compliance matrix
Module 3: Legal Risk Management in Information Governance
- Understanding global legal and regulatory frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and NIS
- Managing liabilities, legal risks, and records as evidence
- Addressing cross border data governance and jurisdictional challenges
- Case Study: Legal disputes and penalties arising from governance failures
- Practical: Conduct a legal and compliance risk assessment for information governance
Module 4: Integrating Cybersecurity with Information Governance
- Designing governance frameworks with embedded cybersecurity controls
- Data classification, secure retention, and disposal practices
- Auditing, monitoring, and compliance reporting for governance effectiveness
- Case Study: Integrating governance and cybersecurity in regulated industries
- Practical: Design a secure information governance framework for an organization
Module 5: Governance in Practice Frameworks and Action Planning
- Lessons from successful and failed governance initiatives
- Developing compliance and governance policies aligned with organizational goals
- Creating roadmaps for ISO aligned governance and risk management
- Case Study: Information governance transformation in a complex organization
- Practical: Capstone exercise: Develop an ISO aligned governance, compliance, and cybersecurity action plan
Where the change lands
Organization Impact
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Stronger compliance with ISO standards and legal frameworks
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Reduced exposure to cybersecurity breaches and legal risks
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Improved trust and accountability in information governance
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Better alignment between records management, IT, and legal teams
Individual Impact
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Practical skills in managing legal and ISO compliance risks
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Ability to design and implement effective governance policies
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Deeper understanding of cybersecurity and records management integration
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Professional growth in governance, compliance, and security leadership roles
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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