Information Security for IT Professionals

The course is designed for the professionals who need to understand the intricacies of information security without worrying about the underlying technical details. Analyze the exposure to security threats and protect the organization’s systems and data Identify the security risks that need to be addressed within the organization Understand the types of security – Network, Operating System and Web Know the threats and vulnerabilities and the counter measures

CONTENT:

• Information assurance
• Network security and Web security
• Operating system security
• Secure communications
• Threats and vulnerabilities
• Current threat landscape
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Current threat mitigation and countermeasures technologies
• Designing security policies, procedures and guidelines
• Incident handling and response
• Information warfare
• Cyber laws and legislation
• Building a business case for information security projects

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.