Description

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The Information Security Management eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the principles and practices involved in protecting organisational information and managing information security risks.

The course explores common threats to information security, the importance of appropriate controls and the responsibilities individuals and organisations have for protecting sensitive and confidential information. Learners will consider practical approaches to managing access, handling information securely, recognising security threats and responding appropriately to information security incidents.

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Who Should Attend?

• Managers and supervisors.
• Employees with responsibility for information security.
• Employees who handle confidential or sensitive information.
• IT, administration and information management personnel.
• Employees involved in managing organisational systems, records or data.
• Team leaders and employees with responsibility for implementing workplace procedures.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of information security management principles.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by information security.
• The importance of protecting organisational information.
• Understanding confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
• Common information security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Recognising potential internal and external security risks.
• Understanding the importance of information security risk management.
• Identifying information assets and their security requirements.
• Principles of controlling access to information and systems.
• The importance of appropriate passwords and authentication practices.
• Managing confidential and sensitive information securely.
• Safe storage, transmission and disposal of information.
• Recognising phishing, social engineering and other common security threats.
• Maintaining security when using email and electronic communications.
• Awareness of risks associated with remote and mobile working.
• Understanding individual responsibilities for information security.
• Following organisational information security policies and procedures.
• Recognising and reporting suspected information security incidents.
• Responding appropriately to information loss, disclosure or compromise.
• The importance of maintaining appropriate information security records.
• Supporting continuous improvement in information security practices.
• Contributing to a positive organisational information security culture.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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