An effective ICT security policy should prioritize safeguarding the organization's information. A more efficient approach to crafting an ICT security policy involves creating a comprehensive set of policy documents that address various aspects of information security. This course covers the essential factors for developing and upkeeping an information security policy and offers a blueprint for a suite of information security documents, along with the accompanying development process.

By the end of this course, you will learn the fundamental principles, best practices, and techniques for formulating and maintaining effective security policies to protect your organization's digital assets and data.

Duration          10 Days

Target Audience:

• Individuals who are responsible for planning, managing, and auditing ICT resources in an organization.
• IT professionals
• Information security specialists
• Managers and decision-makers responsible for cybersecurity

Objectives

At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of ICT security.
• Identify the key components of an ICT security policy.
• Learn how to assess and prioritize security risks.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive ICT security policy.
• Establish incident response and recovery procedures.
• Understand compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a security-conscious organizational culture.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction To ICT Security Policy

• Understanding the importance of ICT security policy
• The evolving threat landscapes.
• Regulatory compliance and legal implications

Module 2: Security Policy Framework

• Components of an ICT security policy
• Roles and responsibilities in policy development
• Setting organizational security objectives
• Documenting and classifying information assets.

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Identifying vulnerabilities and threats
• Quantifying risks and potential impacts
• Risk assessment methodologies ISO 27001
• Risk management ISO 31000

Module 4: Security Policy Development

• Writing clear and concise policy statements
• Standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Policy enforcement and compliance
• Documenting incident response procedures

Module 5: Employee Training and Awareness

• The human factor in security
• Developing training programs
• Promoting a security awareness culture
• Monitoring and measuring awareness.

Module 6: Access Control and Authentication

• Authentication methods and multi-factor authentication
• Role-based access control 
• Implementing access control policies
• Auditing and reviewing access.

Module 7: Data Protection and Encryption

• Data classification and handling
• Encryption techniques and protocols
• Key management and encryption policies
• Data retention and disposal policies

Module 8: Policy Review and Maintenance

• Continuous improvement in security policies
• Conducting policy reviews and audits
• Adapting to emerging threats and technologies
• Future trends in ICT security policy

Certification

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

Training Venue

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

Airport Pick Up and Accommodation

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request.

Terms Of Payment

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent via email.