Information Security Management
About This Course
This professional programme introduces students to the principles, processes and practices used to manage information security within organisations. Students will explore security governance, risk management, policies, controls, compliance, incident management and organisational security practices.
The course develops an understanding of how organisations can protect information assets while managing security risks and supporting business objectives. Students will also explore security awareness, business continuity, regulatory considerations and responsible information security management.
Course Information
What You Will Learn
- Understand the principles of information security management.
- Identify and assess information security risks.
- Develop security policies, controls and governance approaches.
- Explore incident management and organisational security operations.
- Understand compliance, privacy and regulatory considerations.
- Apply information security management principles to practical organisational situations.
Course Modules
1. Information Security Management Principles
This module introduces information security management and explores the principles used to protect organisational information, systems and digital resources.
2. Information Security Risk Management
This module explores information security risks, threats, vulnerabilities, risk assessment and approaches for reducing and managing security risks.
3. Security Governance, Policies and Controls
This module examines security governance, policies, standards, procedures and controls used to establish and maintain an effective information security programme.
4. Incident Management and Business Continuity
This module introduces security incident management, response planning, recovery, business continuity and organisational resilience.
5. Security Compliance, Privacy and Awareness
This module explores compliance requirements, privacy, information security awareness and the role of people in maintaining effective organisational security.
6. Information Security Management Projects and Professional Practice
This module brings together the concepts developed throughout the course through practical security management activities, projects and professional organisational practices.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the principles and objectives of information security management.
- Identify, assess and manage information security risks.
- Develop and evaluate appropriate security policies and controls.
- Understand incident response, business continuity and organisational resilience.
- Recognise security compliance, privacy and awareness requirements.
- Apply information security management principles to practical organisational scenarios.
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