Information Security Management

Course Overview

Accurate, up-to-date and uncorrupted information is critical to the survival and successful operation of all businesses and organisations. Such information, therefore, is a valuable commodity and attracts a variety of threats. Much of this information could be of use to organisational rivals or those intent on destroying the organisation through acts of economic sabotage. Unauthorised access by outsiders to the stored data can be prevented quite easily; however, studies show that most information leaks, either deliberate or accidental, can be traced to sources inside the organisation.

This course is designed to make employees aware of the importance of effectively securing information, and explains the ways they can ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information in the workplace.

Key Content

• The importance of information security;
• The need for passwords and information protection;
• Best practice guidelines for selecting and setting passwords;
• Clear desk policy;
• Locking your computer;
• Use of internet and intranet;
• Email security;
• Safely using social media and social networking;
• Mobile device security;
• Working away from the office (i.e. remote login).

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify the need for securing confidential information in the workplace;
• Recognise common information security threats;
• Discuss and adopt the best practices in protecting information, both in and out of the office;
• Define their responsibilities in protecting information and ensuring information security.