Course Descriptions

Introduction to Information Security Management

2 days

Course Description

This training program will provide the student with a basic understanding of some of the general principles of IT security. It is a 2-day course including discussions, demonstrations and exercises. The objective of this course is to provide overview of the underlying security principles behind many security methodologies and products, and introduce the factors that should be considered when implementing a security strategy within an organization.

Key Instructional Focus and Objectives

Major security problems and new issues that arise from the changing trends in computing
Security and why it is important
Introduction to the security lifecycle
Understanding security risks that affect your organization
Understanding risk assessment
Understanding risk management
Understanding software and non-software related countermeasures available
Security management overview with references to ISO-17799 (BS 7799)
How to select and implement a security policy
Introduction to assurance and accreditation
Understanding security audits
Security laws and ethics

Who Should Attend

The courseware assumes that the student is computer literate with at least one operating system, but has no prior knowledge of security issues. The intended audience for this course is newly appointed security officers, and managers who wish to learn about some of the fundamental issues relating to computer security.

Prerequisites

None.

Course Fee

The course fee includes detailed course materials. Please contact one of our education specialists online or at 1-888-263-8739 for course fees and class availability.