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Generative AI for Governance Professionals Workshop
November 15, 2025
Virtual Event (Teams)
Earn up to 7 CPE
$125 for GWDC Members
$200 for Non-Members
Generative AI for Governance Professionals Workshop
This intensive one-day virtual workshop, Generative AI for Governance Professionals, will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can be leveraged to enhance governance, risk, and compliance functions. The workshop will cover the use of AI tools to streamline policy development, automate reporting, and strengthen internal controls, with practical exercises to ensure participants can effectively apply these techniques within their governance and compliance workflows.
Registration closes on November 13 @ 5PM.
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Event Details
Date and Time
The workshop will be held on November 15, 2025 (Saturday) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Virtual Event
The workshop will be held using Microsoft Teams.
Prior to the event, the instructor will email all participants the Teams link for the course along with course materials
Pricing
The fee for GWDC Members is $125 for the workshop.
The fee for all other registrants is $200 for the workshop.
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ISACA AI Certifications
ISACA has launced new certifications in the AI space: Advanced in AI Audit™ (AAIA™) and Advanced in AI Security Management™ (AAISM™). Click on the links below to learn more about these certifications and how they can further your career in AI. If you are interested in taking one of these certification exams, check our events calendar for upcoming review courses.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Generative AI for Governance
- Fundamentals of Generative AI and large language models (LLMs)
- Understanding how AI impacts governance, compliance, and decision-making
- Key terms and concepts for non-technical governance professionals
Module 2: AI in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Use cases of Generative AI in risk assessment and internal controls
- Enhancing policy development, auditing, and compliance monitoring with AI
- Automating documentation, reporting, and regulatory submissions
Module 3: Risks and Challenges of Generative AI
- Ethical, legal, and operational risks in AI adoption
- Data privacy, intellectual property, and confidentiality concerns
- Governance risks from AI bias, hallucinations, and lack of explainability
Module 4: Regulatory and Standards Landscape
- Overview of global and U.S. AI regulations (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)
- Impact of AI on SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and other compliance obligations
- Anticipating changes in the governance environment with emerging AI policies
Module 5: Designing AI Governance Frameworks
- Core principles of responsible AI governance
- Building AI oversight and internal review mechanisms
- Aligning AI governance with enterprise GRC and risk frameworks
Module 6: Vendor and Third-Party AI Risk Management
- Evaluating AI tools and third-party providers for compliance
- Performing due diligence and AI-specific contract reviews
- Continuous monitoring of AI vendors and their data handling practices
Module 7: Implementing AI in Governance Workflows
- Practical AI applications for board reporting, audit committees, and compliance teams
- Case studies: AI in enterprise governance programs
- Mitigating the operational challenges of AI integration
Module 8: Future-Proofing Governance Programs
- Preparing for AI-driven organizational transformation
- Continuous improvement and auditing of AI systems
- Strategic roadmap for AI adoption in governance and compliance
Instructor
Jim Wiggins
AAISM, AAIA, AIGP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISSEP, CGRC (CAP), SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, FITSP-M, CGEIT, MCITP, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCSA, MCDST, Server+, Network+, A+, CDPSE, CIPP/US, PMP, ICE-CCP, DACUM Facilitator
Jim Wiggins is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity expert with over 29 years of industry experience, 24 of which have been dedicated to information security – and, more recently, the last 3 years on artificial intelligence. He is the Founder and CEO of Securible, LLC, a Washington, DC-based cybersecurity training and consulting firm specializing in practical, forward-thinking solutions. Through Securible, Jim has championed innovative approaches to address emerging threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in IT audit, cybersecurity, governance and privacy. Throughout his distinguished career, Jim has trained well over 20,000 IT and cyber professionals, underscoring his commitment to education and the advancement of the field.
In addition to his leadership at Securible, Jim also serves as the Founder and CEO of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI), a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI provides role-based cybersecurity certifications designed to fortify the U.S. federal cybersecurity workforce.
Enhancing his contributions to the cybersecurity community, Jim hosts a TV show in the Washington, DC area called Cybersecurity Today. The program offers expert insights, in-depth analysis, and the latest updates on cybersecurity trends and threats, further establishing his role as a prominent thought leader in the industry.
Recognized as a Federal 100 award recipient in 2019 and the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) “Educator of the Year” in 2011, Jim is widely respected for his commitment to elevating cybersecurity education.
In the rapidly evolving arena of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Jim has directly trained well over 1,000 IT and cyber professionals on generative AI fundamentals through intensive sessions with the Department of the Interior’s University, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) within CISA, and the Greater Washington DC Chapter of ISACA. He leverages AI-driven tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Dalle, Midjourney, and Copilot to translate complex concepts into practical, governance-focused applications.
Jim holds numerous certifications, including:
- Artificial Intelligence: AAISM, AAIA, AIGP
- Cybersecurity: CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISSEP, CGRC (CAP), SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and FITSP-M.
- Information Technology: CGEIT, MCITP, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCSA, MCDST, Server+, Network+, A+.
- Privacy: CDPSE, CIPP/US
- Project Management: PMP (Project Management Professional).
- Education: ICE-CCP (I.C.E. Certified Credentialing Professional), DACUM Facilitator
Jim is currently finalizing a master’s degree in education from George Washington University with a concentration in Assessment, Testing, and Measurement.
CPE Information
Earn up to 7 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter 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.NASBARegistry.org
Poll Questions
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CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey
CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present for the full event to receive full CPE credit.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the fundamentals of generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
- Describe how AI impacts governance, compliance, and decision-making.
- Analyze use cases of generative AI in risk assessment and internal controls.
- Apply AI to enhance policy development and compliance monitoring.
- Evaluate ethical, legal, and operational risks associated with AI adoption.
- Assess governance risks arising from bias, hallucinations, and lack of explainability.
- Summarize the key provisions of major AI regulations and standards.
- Explain how AI affects compliance obligations under laws such as SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR.
- Describe the core principles of responsible AI governance.
- Design oversight mechanisms that align AI governance with enterprise GRC frameworks.
- Evaluate AI vendors for compliance with governance requirements.
- Perform due diligence and continuous monitoring of AI third-party providers.
- Apply AI solutions to improve board reporting and audit workflows.
- Propose strategies to address operational challenges in AI integration.
- Develop a strategic roadmap for AI adoption in governance and compliance.
- Implement continuous improvement processes for auditing AI systems.
CPE-Related Details
- Prerequisites: None
- Advance Preparation: None
- Program Knowledge Level: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
- Field of Study: Information Technology – Technical