ITG E-Learning Course: Information Security & ISO27001 Staff Awareness

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Information security is critical in the current business environment. No matter how many security products are implemented, the information in an organization is not completely secure unless the employees are trained in security awareness policies and procedures. Lack of security awareness by users was cited as the second greatest threat facing organizations in the Global Information Security Survey conducted by Ernst & Young as far back as 2004 and, with the proliferation of cyber threats ever since, the emphasis on effective, complete and repeated staff awareness training has become ever more intense.

Moreover, as ISO27002, the Code of Information Security best practice recognizes, security education and awareness is no longer optional in most countries. Regulations such as the UK's Data Protection Act, HIPAA, GLBA, the EU Privacy Protection Directive, Canada's PIPEDA and others make clear, organizations must ensure their employees are aware of privacy issues.

 

Whether information security regulations are in effect or not, the liability on organizations from both a financial and a reputation aspect, resulting from information security breaches is very high. As clause 8.2.2 of ISO 27002 sets out, it is now imperative that security issues are addressed at the employee level and that a firm foundation is built for an employee to understand the implications of his/her actions and be mindful of these in his/her daily activities. Experience supports this: an informed and aware work force is the cornerstone of effective information security.

Customise to your own policies, procedures and branding

ITG customisable e-learning is designed in such a way that it is very easy for us to substitute your own policies and procedures, your own contact information and specific instructions for staff, as well as your own logos, colour scheme and so on, for what is in the current generic course that you see on our website. We call this 'core customisation' and the cost of doing this is included in our standard pricing for multi-user licences if you have 51 or more members of staff to train.

This online e-learning program (developed, produced and hosted by the IT Governance e-Learning team) helps organizations impart basic training on information security, and create awareness in the organization around email, internet and related policies. The course is appealing and covers all fundamentals of information security

E-learning is a quick, affordable and effective means of delivering training to multiple learners

• It provides systematic, consistent, repeatable training across multiple learners
• No travelling or other course attendance costs, as learners study from the desk top and in spare time
• Systematic tracking and assessment of learner progress and achievements
• Web-delivered, meaning that you have no additional technology or integration costs or challenges

This course is targeted at all employees in an organization that need to be made aware the organisations ISO27001 commitments, involved in processing information, using Information Technology in their daily job or who use the Internet as a means of conducting business. The course is not a technical course and is not meant for system administrators.

This Information Security & ISO27001 course aims to help employees understand the organization’s information and compliance risks in-line with ISO27001, thereby reducing the organization’s liability due to security failures. The course not only familiarizes the learners with the basics of information security, including security threats via emails, the Internet and at the workplace, but also introduces the learners to the policies on incident reporting and responses.

 

Expected Total Duration: 40 Minutes

 

Information Security e-Learning - Course Contents

This Information Security Staff Awareness course, which includes an online certificated test, is squarely based on the detailed guidance of ISO27002 and covers the following areas:.

• What has Information Security got to do with you?
• Where does your organisation fit in?
• Definitions: what is Information Security?
• Could this happen to you? (Scenarios and follow up questions).
• ISO27001: what is an ISMS, who can adopt it, why you need it, ISO27001 take up, objectives of an ISO27001 certified ISMS, how do you create an ISMS, risk assessment, calculating risk, risk thresholds, areas to consider
• Information Security at work
• Secure perimeters
• Tailgating
• Clear desk and screen
• Passwords
• Portable media
• Information classification
• Intellectual property
• Security incidents
• Business continuity
• Important documentation, with links to key policies and procedures
• Information Security & ISO27001 Staff Awareness - Online Test & Certificate

Having completed the 40-minute course, students can take a 20-question multiple-choice test.

• The test is comprised of multiple choice questions covering areas such as: definitions, various aspects of ISO27001, information security at work, information security on the move, and security incidents.
• Students have the opportunity to re-take the test until the pass mark is achieved.
• An online Certificate of Achievement is issued to all students who pass the test 

Multiple Users/Large Numbers of Staff

• Discounted prices are available if you have fifteen (15) or more staff to train - please email us for pricing options
• We have a customisable version of this course AND discounted prices available if you have 51 or more members of staff to train, and you would like to include your own procedures, inhouse look and feel and other information. Read more about our customisable ITG e-learning or email us for an online demo and a price estimate.

Publisher: IT Governance Ltd
Format: Online Access

Licence Period: One year (three year licences available - email us)
Published date: 16/11/2010
Availability: Immediate Access

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