Business Professional Security Seminar

Overview

Appropriate security training is an essential component in implementing controls within an organisation. Alongside specific individuals needing training on details of security design and implementation, there is also a significant requirement for general awareness of security, spanning all levels of personnel within an organisation. A low awareness can lead to poor practices, reducing security and increasing the likelihood of breaches that have significant consequences.

This ½ day security seminar is aimed at both private and public sectors and will examine best practice around the key security issues the business professional / end user will encounter. The course can be customised for a specific organisation’s requirements and to reflect their precise security policies and procedures.

The seminar focus is on best practice in the workplace with a particular emphasis on the importance of being responsible with sensitive information.

Target Audience
This course is intended for business professionals / end users within either public or private sector organisations, who use computers and company information as part of their normal work duties.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, delegates should be existing computer users (Microsoft Windows or equivalent) with experience of using the internet and an e-mail application (such as Microsoft Outlook). 

Delegates will learn how to

• Understand the key principles of information security and how they relate to their organisation
• Be aware of the benefits to the individual and an organisation of defined security policies
• Have an awareness of existing legislation and guidelines
• Understand who has responsibility for information security
• Recognise common security issues for data theft in the office and on the move
• Learn about the importance of passwords and rules for creating strong passwords
• Appreciate copyright laws and liability issues
• Know best practice when working with e-mails
• Comprehend the problems around viruses, malware and spam
• Learn how to keep your computer and your data safe
• Understand the information security policy in place within your organisation 

Course Outline

• Lesson 1: Principles of Information Security
• Lesson 2: Benefits of an Effective Information Security Regime
• Lesson 3: Legislation and Guidelines
• Lesson 4: Responsibilities
• Lesson 5: Data Theft
• Lesson 6: Passwords and Authentication
• Lesson 7: Accessing Illegal Materials
• Lesson 8: E-mails
• Lesson 9: Computer Threats
• Lesson 10: Keeping Safe
• Lesson 11: Policy