1 What Are Management Controls? Management Controls and Governance · 3:19 Discover the foundational concept of management controls and why they matter, exploring how people, processes, and technology work together to protect an organization and keep its goals on track.
2 Why Controls Matter Management Controls and Governance · 3:15 Explore the foundational reasons why management controls are essential to any organization, uncovering how the four key pillars of prevention, detection, and ongoing monitoring work together to safeguard data and keep systems running securely.
3 The Relationship Between Controls and Policy Management Controls and Governance · 4:54 Exploring the essential connection between controls and policy, this chapter reveals why neither can stand alone—and how together they form the backbone of effective organizational governance.
1 Classification by Function Management Controls and Governance · 3:38 Exploring the first line of defense in organizational security, this chapter breaks down preventive controls — from access lists and segregation of duties to encryption and input validation — teaching listeners how to stop threats before they ever materialize.
2 Classification by Nature Management Controls and Governance · 3:12 Exploring the three fundamental types of management controls — administrative, technical, and physical — this chapter breaks down how policies, procedures, training programs, and governance structures work together to create a comprehensive control framework.
3 Classification by Implementation Layer Management Controls and Governance · 3:48 Explore how management controls are structured across three distinct implementation layers, from boardroom governance and executive leadership down to operational functions, and discover how each level plays a vital role in keeping an organization aligned and running smoothly.
1 Access Control Management Controls and Governance · 4:39 Explore the fundamentals of access control, where you'll learn how authentication and multi-factor verification work together to confirm user identities and protect sensitive data.
2 Change Management Management Controls and Governance · 5:03 Covering the essential framework for managing organizational and system changes, this chapter explores how the Change Advisory Board evaluates modifications and why proper authorization is critical to maintaining control across standard, normal, and emergency change types.
3 Risk Management Management Controls and Governance · 3:32 A deep dive into the fundamentals of risk management, guiding listeners through the essential cycle of identifying, assessing, and treating business risks to build a stronger, more resilient organization.
4 Incident Management Management Controls and Governance · 4:10 Covering the essential steps of incident management, this chapter walks through how organizations detect, classify, and respond to security threats, including severity levels and critical reporting timelines.
5 Data Protection and Privacy Management Controls and Governance · 3:44 Explore the essential framework of data classification and privacy management, covering how organizations categorize information from public to restricted levels and the critical roles data owners play in protecting sensitive data throughout its lifecycle.
6 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management Controls and Governance · 4:17 Covering the essentials of business continuity and disaster recovery planning, this chapter walks you through impact analysis, critical process mapping, and system dependencies so your organization is prepared when the unexpected hits.
7 Human Resources Security Management Controls and Governance · 4:15 Covering the full employee lifecycle from hiring to departure, this chapter explores how organizations protect themselves through background screening, security awareness training, and structured offboarding to minimize human-related risks.
8 Vendor and Third-Party Management Management Controls and Governance · 5:17 Vendor and third-party relationships carry hidden risks that can undermine even the strongest internal controls, and this chapter breaks down how to conduct thorough due diligence, assess vendor risk based on data sensitivity, and establish governance frameworks before signing on the dotted line.
9 Asset Management Management Controls and Governance · 4:02 Covering the full lifecycle of organizational assets, this chapter teaches listeners how to properly catalogue, track, and manage hardware and software inventories from acquisition to retirement.
10 Audit and Accountability Management Controls and Governance · 3:17 Diving into the essential practice of audit and accountability, this chapter explores how organizations track and record user activity across systems, teaching listeners the critical framework of capturing who did what, when, and where through comprehensive audit logging.