INTRODUCTION

Information is the lifeblood of all organizations, without it, it would be severely impacted and ultimately cease to function. Information is knowledge and knowledge is power. With an ever-changing climate of technology and threats (both technical and human), the need for trained security personnel to protect our information becomes an increasingly critical evolutionary task.

Information is at risk from many sources, legal, electronic, physical, internal, and external to mention a few. It is paramount that security and related management personnel have an understanding of the risks, controls, and countermeasures that are available to secure information and technology within an effective management framework. Furthermore, this Information Security Management training course will feature utilizing counter measures, best practices, and management techniques that will mitigate electronic and physical risks and enhance protection of an organization.

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Risk Management
• IT Security and IT Security Auditing
• Technical IT Management
• Those with involvement of systems integration and corporate IT development
• Financial controllers with a technical interest may also benefit from the seminar

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completion of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:

• Gain knowledge of the concepts relating to information security management (confidentiality, integrity, availability, vulnerability, threats, risks, counter measures, etc.)
• Understand the current legislation and regulations which impact upon information security management
• Be fully aware of current national and international standards such as ISO 27002, frameworks and organizations which facilitate the management of information security
• Understand the current business and common technical environments in which information security management has to operate
• Gain knowledge of the categorization, operation and effectiveness of controls of different types and characteristics

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1:   Overview of Information Security

• What is Information Security?

• Examples of Information Security Incidents

• What is Information Security Management?

• Human Aspect of Information Security

• Social Engineering

Module 2:  Information Security for Server Systems

• Attacks for Personal Computers and Smart phones and counter measure

• Information Security Risk Management

• What is Risk Management process?

• Identifying Information Assets

• Identifying Security Risk and evaluation

• Risk Treatment

Module 3:  Security Risk management as an Organization

• Information Security Governance

• Information Security Management System (ISMS)

• Information Security Policy, Standards and Procedures

• Information Security Evaluation

• Security Incident Response

Module 4:  Information Security and Cryptography

• Requirements for Secure Communication

• What is Cryptography?

• Classic and Modern Cryptography

• Common Key Cryptography algorithms: DES, Triple DES, AES

• Problems of Key distribution for Common Key Cryptography

Module 5:  Data Integrity and Digital Signature

• Integrity of Data

• Hash Function

• Digital Signature

• Public Key Certificate and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Certificate Authority

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]  

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010, +250 789 621 067 or mail [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]  or [email protected]

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