Format: Online
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, where organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that can evolve faster than traditional controls, internal auditors are uniquely positioned to help their institutions anticipate, withstand, and recover from digital disruption. This webinar explores how audit functions can move beyond compliance-driven reviews to become strategic partners in building cyberresilient enterprises.
Participants will gain practical insights into emerging cyber risks, the shifting regulatory landscape, and the expectations placed on boards and assurance providers. The session will unpack how internal audit can apply a riskbased, forward looking approach to cyber assurance by strengthening governance, enhancing organizational preparedness, and supporting informed decisionmaking at the highest levels.
Designed for internal auditors at all levels, this webinar blends strategic perspective with actionable guidance. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of their role in safeguarding organizational value and driving a culture of resilience and foresight.
DATE: Apr 9, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
One (1) NASBA CPE will only be awarded to participants on the live broadcast who are logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and engage on at least three poll questions per each hour of the event.
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By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the modern cyber threat environment and its implications for assurance
- Integrate cyber risk into enterprise risk management and audit planning
- Evaluate resilience capabilities, incident response readiness, and third‑party risk
- Leverage data, analytics, and continuous monitoring to enhance cyber assurance
- Communicate cyber insights effectively to senior leadership and the board
SPEAKER
Romeo Savage, Ph.D.
Birmingham City University
Romeo Savage, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom and a highly accomplished global internal auditor with more than two decades of professional experience across the financial services sector in Africa and the UK. His career reflects deep expertise in risk management, financial reporting, information security, and cyber security risk management.
Romeo holds an exceptional portfolio of professional designations, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA), Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Fellow of the Institute of Bankers (FCIB), ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, and Certified Risk Manager – ISO 31000.
Alongside his teaching responsibilities, Romeo is an active researcher with publications in internationally recognized academic journals, contributing to thought leadership in governance, risk, and assurance. Prior to joining academia, he served as the Chief Audit Executive of a leading asset management and investment banking institution in Nigeria, where he led enterprise-wide assurance functions and advised executive leadership on cyber risk management.