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Description
In this certificate course, we will explore in depth the 5 digital governance standards created by the Digital Governance Standards Institute in Canada. The Digital Governance Standards Institute, part of the Digital Governance Council is an accredited standards development body. The Institute enables greater trust and confidence in Canada’s digital systems through developing technology governance standards collaboratively across a range of stakeholders. As a discipline, digital governance establishes the processes, policies, standards, and accountability needed to manage the effective and efficient use of technology across organizations and society. The goal of good digital governance is to make participation in the digital economy safe and positive for Canadian people and organizations. The 5 digital governance standards that will be covered in this course are:
- CAN/DGSI 100-7: Data Governance – Part 7: Operating Model for Responsible Data Stewardship
- CAN/DGSI 104: Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations
- CAN/DGSI 103-1: Digital Trust and Identity – Part 1: Fundamentals
- CAN/DGSI 100-1: Data Governance – Part 1: Data Centric Security
- CAN/DGSI 118: Cyber Resiliency in Healthcare (applicable to other professions)
- CAN/CIOSC 104: Baseline Cyber Security Controls for Small and Medium Organizations
Note: This certificate was part of the larger Mastering Digital Assurance in the Age of AI Certificate that has been divided into a stand-alone program to allow for a more focused learning experience.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this certificate, learners will be able to:
- Explain the historical context, objectives, and broader relevance of the standard.
- Provide a detailed overview of each clause in the standard and demonstrate how to apply these requirements in practical scenarios.
- Map the standard’s requirements to organizational processes, identify gaps, and develop strategies for alignment and compliance.
- Describe what organizational compliance looks like and evaluate how well an organization meets the standard’s criteria.
- Analyze a case study to understand real-world applications of the standard and apply learnings.
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Who Will Benefit
This certificate course is designed for professionals who play a role in building, managing, or evaluating digital governance practices within their organizations. It is particularly valuable for:
- IT Auditors
- CPAs working with digital transformation initiatives
- Auditors
- CIOs
- CFOs
- Board Members
- Members of Audit Committees
- Cybersecurity Professionals
How to Access the Course
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Speaker(s)
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Keith Jansa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Governance Council, formerly known as the CIO Strategy Council. He works with senior leaders from across Canada to address digital governance opportunities and challenges to safeguard Canadians in an increasingly digital world. His unparalleled acumen in devising strategies for responsible data and digital governance has earned the Digital Governance Council the distinction as preeminent technology leadership council globally. Keith is a provincially appointed member of the Ontario Health Data Council and Chair of its strategic working group on Data Governance and Data Stewardship. Keith is a specialist in the strategic application of standards. Keith was named one of the 10 most influential business leaders in 2023 by The Inc Magazine. Keith graduated with honors from the University of Ottawa with a degree in health sciences. He is married to Kayla and is the loving father of his three small children. |
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Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA is the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategist for Auvenir. His two decades of experience encompasses audit innovation, audit data analytics (ADAs), risk and security governance. At Auvenir, Malik analyzes disruptive trends and technology like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data to build the audit platform of the future. He also wears the GRC hat, where he handles risk & compliance issues. Malik uses his wealth of knowledge in the innovation space to explore the impact of both innovation and exponential technologies on the profession and has authored professional publications on the topic. |
