IT GOVERNANCE

Governance &
Management of
Enterprise IT

25 - 28 OCTOBER 2015
RADISSON BLU
IT DUBAI DEIRA CREEK
SERIES UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

COURSE OVERVIEW YOUR INTERNATIONAL

Information and related technology have become increasingly crucial in the COURSE FACILITATOR
sustainability, growth and management of value and risk in most enterprises. As a
result, IT has moved from a support role to a central position within enterprises.
Dr Mark T. Edmead
The enhanced role of IT for enterprise value creation and risk management has CISSP, CISA, COBIT, Lean IT, DevOpsB
been accompanied by an increased emphasis on the Governance and
Management of Enterprise IT (GEIT). IT Transformational
Enterprise stakeholders and the governing board wish to ensure that IT fulfills the Consultant
goals of the enterprise. GEIT is an integral part of overall corporate governance. MTE Advisors
GEIT addresses the definition and implementation of processes, structures and Mark T. Edmead is a successful technology entrepreneur
relational mechanisms within the enterprise that enable business and IT staff to with over 28 years of practical experience in computer
execute their responsibilities in support of creating or sustaining business value. systems architecture, information security, and project
management.
In this course you will learn and understand how to assess and evaluate an
organizations GEIT and make sure that IT is properly aligned with the business Mark excels in managing the tight-deadlines and ever
changing tasks related to mission-critical project
objectives. schedules. He has extensive knowledge in IT security, IT
and application audits, Internal Audit, IT governance,
COBIT 5 can help enterprises create optimal value from IT by maintaining a including Sarbanes-Oxley, FDIC/FFIEC, and GLBA
balance between realizing benefits, optimizing risk management and leveraging compliance auditing.
resources. The COBIT 5.0 addresses both business and IT functional areas and
Dr. Edmead understands all aspects of information
provides a governance, management and operational framework for enterprises security and protection including access controls,
of all sizes, whether commercial, not-for-profit or public sector. cryptography, security management practices, network
and Internet security, computer security law and
investigations, and physical security.
He has trained Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING in the areas of information, system, and Internet security.
He has worked with many international firms, and has the
Course Participants will: unique ability to explain very technical concepts in
Gain a better understanding of how IT Governance is implemented in their simple-to-understand terms. Mr. Edmead is a sought after
author and lecturer for information security and
organization information technology topics.
Learn how to better align the business strategic goals with IT initiatives Mark works as an information security and regulatory
Learn how to determine and maximize the value of IT investments compliance consultant. He has:
Learn how to perform an IT governance assessment using CoBIT 5.0. Conducted internal IT audits in the areas of critical
Better understand the business drivers, business pain points, and trigger events infrastructure/ systems and applications,
that influence the need for business change Assessed and tested internal controls of critical
Understand the relationship between the IT Governance domain areas: infrastructure platform systems (Windows, UNIX, IIS, SQL,
Strategic Alignment, Value Delivery, Risk Management, Resource Management Oracle)
and Performance Measurement. Assessed and tested internal controls of various critical
financial applications.
Prepared risk assessments and determined risks to
critical financial data systems and infrastructure
EXCLUSIVE:: PRE COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE & TAKEAWAYS components.
Created test plans & processes and executed test plans.
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3. FREE CoBIT 5.0 IT Governance Assessment Evaluation Spreadsheet Prepared written reports to all levels of management
Participated in audit review panel sessions to address
results, conclusions and follow-up actions required.

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 COURSE
CONTENT
DAY1 IT GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
Day One introduces the concept of Governance and Management of
Enterprise IT (GEIT) and how an organization can achieve the best value
from IT investments. The workshop begins by defining key governance
concepts and components, IT management issues and challenges
relating to governance, fundamental principles supporting governance,
and drivers/inhibitors of success.
WHY THIS EVENT
Introduction to IT Governance Domain Practices and Competencies The aim of this interactive workshop is to provide
Optimizing value creation from IT investments you with the skills critical to developing your IT
Alignment of IT and the business Governance Framework & Policies.
Understanding the business drivers related to IT Governance
Measuring and demonstrating the value of IT After attending this workshop, you will leave
fully armed with the knowledge needed to
ensure proper Governance and Management of
DAY2 ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK Enterprise IT.
The combination of interactive presentations,
Day Two covers the elements needed to ensure the definition, hands-on exercises and open discussion groups
establishment, and management of a framework for governance along with real case studies, ensures you will
enterprise IT in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the obtain maximum value from attending.
enterprise. Specifically in topics covered include understanding the
enterprise mission, objectives, culture, economic, and business
environment. Delegates will understand how organization structure,
operational frameworks, systems, and culture impacts strategic
alignment.

IT Governance industry practices, standards, and frameworks

Understanding the techniques to identify IT strategy
How to manage organizational, process, and cultural change
How to create and formulate your IT strategy
The governance process: Evaluate, Direct, Monitor (EDM)

DAY3 COBIT 5
Day Three introduces the COBIT 5 framework. COBIT 5 is the only business
framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT. This
framework incorporates the latest thinking in enterprise governance and
management techniques, and provides globally accepted principles,
practices, analytical tools and models to help increase the trust in, and
value from, information systems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Structure of the COBIT 5 framework Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers
The COBIT 5 Core Principles and Enablers Chief Information Officers
Understanding the COBIT 5 Goals Cascade Chief Security Officers
Using COBIT 5 to assess the current IT Governance state of an organization Chief Technology Officers
Members of Audit Departments
Heads of Management Information Systems,
DAY4 IMPLEMENTING IT GOVERNANCE IT Business Enterprise
IT Risk Management
Day Four wraps up by providing guidance on how to best implement IT
Governance in their organization. Discussions include business and IT
resource management best practices including planning methodologies
and guidance, skills required within an enterprise to facilitate IT
governance, and outsourcing best practices.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Developing and implementing a successful governance strategy
8.00 Registration & Coffee/Tea
The Balanced Scorecard and IT Governance
Governance of outsourcing 8.30 Workshop commences
Managing risks and IT Governance 10.10 - 10.30 Morning coffee/tea
Best practices for implementing continuous improvement concepts and 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch
principles 14.40 - 15.00 Afternoon coffee/tea
16.00 End of day

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Governance & REGISTRATION FORM
Management of
Enterprise IT Fax: +603 9205 7788
Tel: +603 9205 7772
Mobile: +6016 3326 360
25 - 28 OCTOBER 2015
RADISSON BLU
DUBAI DEIRA CREEK Email: kris@360bsigroup.com
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

DELEGATES IN-HOUSE TRAINING

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