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Information Security Awareness for employees IS01-0524

£17.50

If you purchase this course then it includes a standard 12-month User License to access the course and course materials. The course is suitable for all general employees. See below for a detailed description of what is included. Please note that once a User License expires we will automatically delete all related user course historyIf purchasing for a group of course members, select the quantity and add a unique description for the Group Name below which you will be able to manage later. If you wish to be enrolled yourself, in case you are not already, you will need to check the box “enrol me” and make sure you enter the correct quantity. Purchasing a User License to access courses at standard pricing and volume discounts (but not including special promotional discounting) provides access to courses for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. See more details here…

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Course Description

Employees working in the UK commercial and third sector companies of any size need to be aware of the requirements for information security. They also need to be aware of the context of their role and the roles of others in complying with company policies and processes, and in some cases contributing to meeting the requirements of standards that the company may be certified against. A good understanding and awareness of information security set expectations that any company would expect of its employees in protecting its valuable assets. Information security is increasingly becoming critically important and good practices will ultimately benefit the company and its customers.

This course delivers awareness of key topics that are referenced in best practices guidance and standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 as well as reference to related laws.

Who is the course for?

The course can be taken by any employee, particularly information workers and those who access and use information systems.

This particular course is not intended for managers responsible for implementing information security management systems or process owners/system administrators. There are separate courses intended for such roles. This course is not intended for public sector or government organisations where special requirements may apply.

What training pre requisites are there for taking the course?

There are no training prerequisites. The training is best used when the organization has established policies with regard to information security.

What level of knowledge is required?

No specific specialist knowledge is required. It is assumed that all employees have undertaken a company induction as it would be advantageous for the student to be aware of the location of and have access to company-specific policies, processes, and procedures.

What knowledge will be gained after taking the course

  • Awareness and understanding of Information security terms, concepts and frameworks including a general understanding of the principles and objectives of information security.
  • Awareness of the Law
  • Awareness of core topics and best practices including:

Risk management, remote and home working, use of mobile devices, passwords, identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, social engineering, phishing and spear-phishing, malware, use of social media, security when using AI and free or open source software tools, physical security and access controls, cloud services, video conferencing, and collaboration, monitoring, incident management, and reporting requirements

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