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A tailored course, built for your situation

Sources and specific examples on hand when peers push back

A tailored course for Business Analysts mastering compliance depth under APRA CPS 234

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Mid-level Business Analyst in financial services compliance, operating at the intersection of policy, control evidence, and cross-functional alignment under APRA CPS 234

Who this is not for

Executives seeking board-level summaries, consultants selling generic compliance packages, or teams looking for automation tools without control logic

What you walk away with

  • Cite regulatory intent behind each CPS 234 control with precision
  • Map control requirements to documented evidence types accepted in review
  • Walk peers through rationale using real audit feedback from similar institutions
  • Anticipate pushback on scope boundaries and respond with precedent
  • Build internal reference packs that survive staff changes

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Core of APRA CPS 234
Break down the standard’s structure, intent, and minimum expectations for regulated entities. Focus on control families and accountability distribution.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What CPS 234 regulates
  2. Who it assigns accountability to
  3. Scope of information security
  4. Threshold for breach reporting
  5. Timeframe for remediation
  6. Classification of data assets
  7. Minimum control baseline
  8. Role of senior management
  9. Documentation requirements
  10. Enforcement mechanisms
  11. Jurisdictional reach
  12. Link to other APRA standards
Module 2. Control mapping fundamentals
Translate high-level controls into specific, evidence-backed actions. Use precedent to justify design choices.
12 chapters in this module
  1. From control to action
  2. Identifying existing controls
  3. Gap analysis method
  4. Evidence tagging system
  5. Control overlap handling
  6. Third-party reliance
  7. Segregation of duties
  8. Control owner assignment
  9. Mapping to ISO 27001
  10. Mapping to NIST CSF
  11. Audit trail design
  12. Version control for mappings
Module 3. Precedent in practice
Study real CPS 234 assessments from financial institutions. Extract reasoning that held up under scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Case ANZ internal review
  2. NAB control adjustments
  3. Macquarie audit feedback
  4. CBA exemption request
  5. Westpac evidence package
  6. Evidence acceptance patterns
  7. Common misclassifications
  8. Peer review comments
  9. Regulator annotations
  10. Control removal justifications
  11. Remediation timelines
  12. Post-audit follow-up
Module 4. Control 1 reasoning
Master the first control: data classification. Build justification rooted in asset criticality and legal exposure.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining data sensitivity tiers
  2. Legal classification mandates
  3. Customer data handling
  4. Internal access tiers
  5. Data location logging
  6. Classification review cycle
  7. Automated tagging tools
  8. Data inventory format
  9. Exceptions handling
  10. Cross-border data flow
  11. Declassification process
  12. Audit trail for changes
Module 5. Control 2 reasoning
Secure access management. Build defensible models for privilege assignment and review.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Principle of least privilege
  2. Role-based access design
  3. Segregation of duties rules
  4. Access review frequency
  5. Emergency access controls
  6. Password policy alignment
  7. MFA enforcement scope
  8. Session timeout rules
  9. Access revocation timing
  10. Privileged account logging
  11. Third-party access controls
  12. Remote access validation
Module 6. Control 3 reasoning
Third-party risk under CPS 234. Defend scope boundaries and due diligence depth.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vendor classification system
  2. Due diligence thresholds
  3. Contractual security clauses
  4. Right to audit clauses
  5. Subcontractor oversight
  6. Cloud provider assessments
  7. Onsite review necessity
  8. Risk rating methodology
  9. Ongoing monitoring design
  10. Incident response coordination
  11. Exit process requirements
  12. Insurance coverage checks
Module 7. Control 4 reasoning
Incident response planning. Justify detection, escalation, and remediation design choices.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Incident classification tiers
  2. Detection control types
  3. Alert triage process
  4. Internal escalation path
  5. External reporting trigger
  6. Breach notification window
  7. Forensic readiness
  8. Evidence preservation
  9. Regulator comms protocol
  10. Customer comms template
  11. Recovery validation
  12. Post-mortem review
Module 8. Control 5 reasoning
Business continuity and resilience. Defend design against real-world failure scenarios.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Critical function identification
  2. Recovery time objectives
  3. Data backup frequency
  4. Alternate site readiness
  5. Test result thresholds
  6. Third-party dependencies
  7. Geographic risk exposure
  8. Supply chain failure modes
  9. Personnel availability
  10. Communication plans
  11. External dependencies
  12. Recovery verification
Module 9. Control 6 reasoning
Malware protection. Defend endpoint and network-level choices with detection efficacy data.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Antivirus policy scope
  2. Endpoint detection rules
  3. Email filtering depth
  4. Web filtering categories
  5. Quarantine process
  6. Patch management cycle
  7. Device encryption mandate
  8. Removable media policy
  9. Network segmentation
  10. Threat intelligence use
  11. Zero-day response
  12. User behaviour monitoring
Module 10. Control 7 reasoning
System security configuration. Justify hardening standards and exception management.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Baseline configuration standard
  2. Approved exception process
  3. Configuration drift detection
  4. Automated patch deployment
  5. Firewall rule reviews
  6. Default credential removal
  7. Remote access restrictions
  8. Logging and monitoring
  9. Change approval flow
  10. Privilege escalation control
  11. Secure development practices
  12. Penetration testing scope
Module 11. Control 8 reasoning
Encryption and data protection. Defend choices around storage and transmission security.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Data in transit encryption
  2. Data at rest encryption
  3. Key management design
  4. Certificate lifecycle
  5. Encryption exception handling
  6. Cloud storage encryption
  7. Mobile device encryption
  8. Email encryption use
  9. Database encryption scope
  10. Backup encryption
  11. Encryption key recovery
  12. Decryption access control
Module 12. Defensible documentation
Build artefacts that survive internal review and regulatory scrutiny. Make your reasoning visible and traceable.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Evidence package structure
  2. Audit trail format
  3. Control narrative writing
  4. Version control method
  5. Storage location
  6. Access permissions
  7. Review cycle timing
  8. Update process
  9. Cross-reference system
  10. Indexing method
  11. Retrieval speed
  12. Retention period

How this maps to your situation

  • After control design but before peer review
  • During evidence collection for audit
  • Before regulator meeting
  • When onboarding new team members

Before vs. after

Before
Control decisions are based on internal norms or inherited processes, making it hard to justify when questioned
After
Every control choice is backed by regulatory intent, precedent, and documented institutional logic

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with real-world application

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on how to defend CPS 234 decisions using institutional precedent and regulatory logic , not just implement controls.

Frequently asked

Is this course specific to the firm?
No, it's built around APRA CPS 234 and real-world implementations across financial institutions, making it applicable and defensible in any context.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get templates I can use immediately?
Yes, every module includes downloadable templates and real-world examples from past assessments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with real-world application.

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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