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Introduction to Information Security

Overview

This course educates members of staff on their personal responsibilities for information security and helps to ensure that organisations are protected against cyberattacks and breaches. It follows best practice, enables employees to become aware of their responsibilities and how to help organisations mitigate the risks. Learners go behind the scenes at Target Co to identify vulnerabilities in Target Co's information security and to provide guidance on how these can be mitigated. Learners will complete an investigation on Target Co before making recommendations to the board.

Objectives

In this course you will learn:

  • Best practice to keep information secure
  • How to set a strong password and use access control measures
  • How to apply the Information Security Triad
  • Importance of maintaining the quality of information security systems
  • Financial and legal risks involved in losing sensitive information
  • Personal responsibilities when it comes to keeping information secure