Publication date : 06/17/2024

Course : IS security, practical implementation of a risk analysis

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. CUR
Price : 1730 CHF E.T.

IS security, practical implementation of a risk analysis




This course will teach you how to identify and analyze threats and risks to your information system, and their potential impact on your business. You will work on a case study "fil rouge" which will teach you how to master the main stages of a risk analysis.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. CUR
  2d - 14h00
1730 CHF E.T.




This course will teach you how to identify and analyze threats and risks to your information system, and their potential impact on your business. You will work on a case study "fil rouge" which will teach you how to master the main stages of a risk analysis.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Identify and analyze IS threats and risks
Understand the fundamental concepts of IS security risk analysis
Know the analysis methods available to control IS risks
Identify and prioritize risks using a risk matrix
Understanding the content of a risk management plan

Intended audience
CIO or IT department manager. Information system security manager (RSSI). IT project manager in charge of security projects.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of information systems security.

Practical details
Case study
A case study will serve as a common thread running through the two days, covering the entire practical risk analysis method.
Teaching methods
Alternating theory, examples and practical exercises carried out by participants on the basis of the case study at the end of each theme.

Course schedule

1
The notion of risk in information security

  • Probability and likelihood.
  • Impacts on IS and business.
  • Quantifying the level of severity.
  • Types of risk.
  • Risk-based management. Principles. The benefits.
Hands-on work
Questionnaire on IS risks and risk management.

2
Identifying information assets

  • Take inventory of assets: information and its media (primary, secondary).
  • The organization in place, the scope to be covered.
  • DICT classification.
  • Interest and method.
Case study
Inventory and classification of information and its media.

3
Risk analysis

  • Identification of threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Risk assessment.
  • Prioritization: the risk matrix, the notion of scenario.
Hands-on work
Identify and prioritize risks using the matrix.

4
Useful methods

  • French methods: EBIOS, MEHARI.
  • International methods: OCTAVE.
  • The benefits, advantages and drawbacks of each method.
  • The right choice of method and customization.
Hands-on work
Group brainstorming on selection criteria and the advantages and disadvantages of different methods.

5
Standards

  • Various standards useful for risk analysis.
  • The 27001 risk analysis approach.
  • The PDCA approach (Plan - Do - Check - Act).
  • The contributions of ISO 27002, BS25999 and ISO 31000.
Hands-on work
Examples of standard application.

6
Building a risk management plan

  • Range of actions: prevention, protection, risk transfer, outsourcing, insurance.
  • Build a risk treatment plan based on the risk matrix and other sources (audits, etc.).
  • What the plan contains: objectives and measures, progress and quality indicators.
  • Residual risks.
  • Management and use of risk management plans.
Case study
Drawing up a risk management plan.


Customer reviews
4,5 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
JEAN-FRANCOIS C.
20/11/25
5 / 5

The subject is very interesting and is covered clearly and comprehensively. Thanks to Jamal for his regular summaries, which really help.
JIHAD H.
20/11/25
4 / 5

the content is rich, if I have one improvement it's that the trainer doesn't play timekeeper sometimes the time dedicated to the preparation of a question is too long, for me it's important to propose a time for each question (e.g. you have 5 min) ...etc.
OLIVIER S.
20/11/25
5 / 5

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Dates and locations

Dernières places
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From 2 to 3 April 2026
FR
Remote class
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From 21 to 22 May 2026
FR
Remote class
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From 8 to 9 October 2026
FR
Remote class
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From 17 to 18 December 2026
FR
Remote class
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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 2 Apr., 21 May, 8 Oct., 17 Dec.