Program Overview:  Business Continuity Planning

Learning objectives include:

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is an integrated management process within an organization to address the development and implementation of activities that ensure the continuity and recovery of critical services and operations during security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.  Organizations ensure BCP by establishing a program to provide governance, evaluate impact analysis, develop plan and arrangement and maintain BCP readiness.  Audits of BCP program assess whether internal business continuity planning programs exist and if they ensure continued availability of critical services and related assets.

Our session will cover following topics:

• What is BCP ?

• How to establish BCP Programs

• Internal Audits of BCP Programs – Methodology & Approach

• Best Practices of a BCP Program Audit

• Q&A

   

Who should attend: The session will be directed to all internal auditors (basic/intermediate/advanced).

Presenters are from Grant Thornton, LLP:

Orus is a Managing Director with Grant Thornton’s Cyber Risk Advisory practice in San Francisco, CA and has over 17 years of experience providing technology and advisory services to clients in the financial services, technology, and federal industries.

He has extensive experience leading cyber risk projects in accordance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP guidelines within the United States and globally.  He also specializes in physical and logical vulnerability assessments. 

Orus works with companies enabling them to implement cybersecurity frameworks such as the NIST Cyber Security Framework, FISMA/FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and the Trust Services Principles. 

Udghosh Bhambore, IT Senior Manager

Udghosh is a seasoned IT and PMO Leader experienced with delivering business benefits by building PMOs and running large scale IT transformation Programs. He is currently managing number of IT Project Assessments and Oversight engagements. Prior to Grant Thornton Udghosh held Senior Managerial positions at other leading organizations. He was responsible for PMOs and implementations of large transformational programs to modernize legacy Insurance systems. He has led multi-million dollar programs, created roadmaps, and managed large teams.

Udghosh has significant experience in Information Technology over last 21 years. He has led Technology Transformation programs, eBusiness Initiatives, Package & Custom Development, Technology Innovation and IT Strategy, IT Development and Operations.

CPE: 2    
Field of Study: Auditing

Prerequisite:  None  
Advance Preparation: None  
Knowledge Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Live Group

Price: Members $25 and Non-Members $45

The Sacramento Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Refund Policy

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED FOR CANCELLATION.  However, cancellations received within 48 hours will receive a credit to attend a future seminar within one year.

Complaint Resolution Policy

The Sacramento Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors makes every effort to offer timely, well-delivered, and relevant training programs. Please contact VP - Programs at IIASACPrograms@gmail.com to register complaints related to the timeliness/accuracy of CPE credit reporting, program delivery, or program content.

Registration Instructions

Attendees are required to Pre-Pay by credit card, debit card, a PayPal account or by check.  No cash will be accepted at the door. 

Registration for this event ends on Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Payment Options

Check - Select the Check box if you are paying by check. Make your check payable to: Institute of Internal Auditors, Sacramento Chapter and send the check to the following address:

The Golden 1 Credit Union

c/o Internal Audit Department - IIA

Post Office Box 278598

Sacramento, CA 95827- 8598

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