I. LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
As startups and fast-growing organizations rapidly scale their operations, technology environments often evolve faster than governance and control processes. While speed and innovation are critical for growth, the absence of effective IT controls can expose organizations to cybersecurity incidents, operational disruptions, compliance violations, financial risks, and reputational damage.
This course is designed to help startup professionals, founders, technology teams, auditors, and risk practitioners understand how to establish practical, scalable, and business-friendly IT controls without sacrificing agility and innovation.
At the end of the course, participants are expected to:
• Understand the Importance of IT Controls in Startups
Learn why governance, risk management, and controls are critical even during early- stage growth and rapid scaling.
• Identify Common Startup Technology Risks
Recognize key risks related to access management, cloud platforms, third-party tools,
software development, remote work, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Learn Essential IT Controls for Growing Organizations
Understand foundational controls that startups should implement to strengthen
operational resilience and support sustainable growth.
• Balance Governance and Innovation
Explore practical approaches to implementing controls that support, rather than
hinder, business agility and innovation.
• Understand Investor, Client, and Regulatory Expectations
Gain awareness of common control expectations from enterprise clients, regulators,
external auditors, and investors.
• Learn Practical Governance Approaches
Understand lightweight governance structures, accountability models, and
documentation practices suitable for startups and small organizations.
• Explore Real-World Startup Control Failures and Lessons Learned
Analyze common control gaps and incidents that impact growing organizations and
identify practical mitigation strategies.
• Prepare for Scaling and Future Compliance Requirements
Learn how foundational controls can support future readiness for SOC reporting, ISO
certifications, regulatory audits, and enterprise partnerships.
COURSE FEE:
ISACA Member Php5,250.00
Non-Member Php7,350.00
Fees are subject to 12% VAT