Cybersecurity governance procedures

In this lesson

1. 0:00 Cyber security governance and risk management
2. 1:02 Board responsibility and organisational accountability
3. 2:00 Risk management policy framework for cyber security
4. 4:07 Third-party and supplier cyber risk considerations
5. 6:07 Internet of Things expansion and security implications
6. 9:23 Policy communication and staff training requirements

About this lesson

You'll explore the governance structures responsible for cybersecurity, the types of preventative and detective controls that protect systems, and how a centralised approach to risk management works better than fragmented efforts. You'll also discover why cybersecurity is a business-wide concern—not just an IT issue—and how to manage risks from suppliers, partners, and the expanding Internet of Things. The video covers the fundamental stages of cybersecurity risk management: identifying and prioritising threats, selecting appropriate controls using TARA analysis (transfer, accept, reduce, avoid), implementing countermeasures, and establishing contingency plans for when incidents occur. You'll see why cybersecurity policy must be clear and accessible to all employees, not just technical staff, and why training is essential for embedding these practices across the organisation. A key focus is understanding that cybersecurity risk extends beyond your own systems. The lesson explains how to assess risks from business partners, suppliers, and vendors whose digital connections to your systems create additional vulnerabilities. You'll also explore the growing challenge of the Internet of Things—the explosion of web-connected devices from smart home appliances to industrial equipment—and why this dramatically increases both cyber risk exposure and the need for comprehensive governance procedures. This content is relevant to governance and risk management modules across ACCA and CIMA qualifications, particularly where cybersecurity features as part of broader risk and control frameworks.

Duration: 10m