Information Security Management Fundamentals
The Information Security Management Fundamentals certification is a foundational course that introduces the core principles and frameworks of information security. It equips learners with the essential knowledge to protect information assets and effectively manage risks within an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
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About this Course
By the end, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the core principles of information security, including the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
- Define information security governance and explain the roles, responsibilities, and frameworks that guide it.
- Implement a structured risk management process to identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat information security risks.
- Develop, communicate, and maintain effective information security policies and ensure organizational compliance.
- Understand the incident response lifecycle and business continuity principles to prepare for and manage security events.
- Confidently articulate the business value of information security and its alignment with organizational objectives.
- Aspiring and Junior Information Security Professionals building a foundation in security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
- IT Professionals (system administrators, network engineers) looking to transition into security roles or deepen their understanding of security management.
- Managers and Team Leads in non-technical roles who need to understand their responsibilities in protecting organizational information.
- Compliance and Audit Personnel who need to understand the security principles behind the standards they enforce.
- University Students and Career Changers seeking to build a foundational knowledge of information security management.
- Security Principles Application: Explaining and applying the CIA Triad and supporting principles like least privilege and defense in depth.
- Governance Framework Familiarity: Understanding how major frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) guide security programs.
- Risk Analysis and Treatment: Conducting basic risk assessments and selecting appropriate treatment strategies (Avoid, Mitigate, Transfer, Accept).
- Policy Development: Outlining the structure and lifecycle of key information security policies.
- Compliance Management: Identifying major regulatory requirements and the role of audits in maintaining compliance.
- Incident Response Preparedness: Describing the phases of the incident response lifecycle and the roles within an Incident Response Team (IRT).
- Business Impact Understanding: Differentiating between Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning.
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Information Security Management Fundamentals - Self Study
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Course Inclusions
- Definition and scope of information security
- Data, information, and knowledge
- Information as a business asset
- Importance of information security
- Common threats and business impact
- The CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
- Stakeholders and responsibilities
- Information classification
- Common security misconceptions
- CIA Triad in detail
- Confidentiality, integrity, and availability controls
- Threats to CIA principles
- Accountability and non-repudiation
- Defense in depth
- Least privilege and need-to-know
- Risk-based security approach
- Balancing security principles with business needs
- Information security governance concept
- Governance vs management
- Governance objectives
- Security governance frameworks (ISO, COBIT, NIST)
- Governance structure and roles
- Policies, standards, and oversight
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Risk governance
- Measuring governance effectiveness
- Security culture and leadership
- Risk, threat, vulnerability, and impact
- Purpose of risk management
- Risk management lifecycle
- Risk identification techniques
- Risk analysis (qualitative & quantitative)
- Risk evaluation and prioritization
- Risk treatment options (avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept)
- Controls and residual risk
- Risk appetite
- Risk monitoring and reporting
- Purpose of information security policies
- Policy lifecycle
- Policy structure
- Types of security policies
- Standards, procedures, and guidelines
- Regulatory and legal compliance
- ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SDAIA
- Security audits (internal and external)
- Policy enforcement
- Continuous compliance management
- Information security incidents
- Incident response objectives
- NIST incident response lifecycle
- Incident response preparation
- Detection, analysis, and containment
- Eradication and recovery
- Evidence handling and reporting
- Incident response team roles
- Business continuity management
- Disaster recovery planning
- Relationship between IR, BCP, and DR
- Testing and continuous improvement
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