Upskilling Training

Information Security Awareness for Managers

Information Security Awareness refers to the level of understanding and consciousness among individuals within an organization or the public regarding the importance of information security and the best practices for safeguarding sensitive data and digital assets. The goal of Information Security Awareness initiatives is to educate and empower individuals to recognize potential cyber threats, protect against security breaches, and adopt secure behaviours in their digital interactions. These initiatives cover a wide range of topics, including password management, phishing awareness, safe browsing practices, data protection, social engineering, and incident reporting.

The "Information Security Awareness for Managers" training is a specialized program designed to educate managers and leaders within an organization about the critical aspects of information security and their role in establishing and maintaining a strong security culture. This training is tailored to address the unique responsibilities and challenges faced by managers in safeguarding sensitive information and protecting the organization from potential security threats. It emphasizes the pivotal role that managers play in setting the tone for information security practices and ensuring that security measures are integrated into all aspects of the business.

English

Duration 2 days

Participants will able to learn

By completing the "Information Security Awareness for Managers" training, participants will be better equipped to integrate information security practices into their decision-making processes and day-to-day operations. This, in turn, helps mitigate the risk of data breaches, insider threats, and other security incidents that could have severe consequences for the organization. Furthermore, the training empowers managers to effectively communicate the importance of information security to their teams, creating a unified and proactive approach to protecting the organization's valuable assets and reputation. Participants will obtain information about the basic concepts of information security and overall functioning of ISMS.

Who Should Attend?

  • Managers
  • Staff who wants to know much about information security

Course Syllabus

Basic concepts of information security

Security policy

Organizational security

Human resource security

Risk assessment and risk mitigation

Business continuity

Information security incident management

Operating system security

Network security

Web security

Digital certificates and certificate distribution systems

Password management

Antivirus systems

Pre-requisites

Basic information systems' knowledge

Essential