An introduction to information security
This course will help you to understand the legislation relating to information security and the steps you and your organisation should take to manage information safely and securely.
Who is it for?
This course will suit you if you work for a digital organisation that handles data.
How can I access it?
Purchase and gain access to this course via BCS's exclusive platform - Discover.
What you'll learn
- Explain the key roles and function of information security in the context of a business.
- Explain the stages of the information lifecycle.
- Describe security standards, legislation and ethics in relation to the management of information.
- Explain different types of threats to information systems.
- Describe vulnerability and risk assessment.
This course includes:
- 60-90 minutes of on-demand training
- Videos
- Interactive elements to explore
- Questions to test your understanding as you go
- Reflection tasks to apply your learning
- Access on mobile and desktop
- Earn a digital badge on completion
Course Content
1 module • 1 knowledge test • 60-90 minutes total length
The topics you’ll cover in this module are:
Course description
This course will suit you if you work for a digital organisation that handles data. It will be particularly useful if you want to work in one of these roles – or work on projects that involve these roles:
- IT Security Specialist
- Security Manager
- Security Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
- Security Administrator
- Network Security Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
Information is the lifeblood of today's interconnected world; it powers communication, drives innovation, and enables informed decisions. But with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to information security.
In this 60-90-minute interactive online course, you’ll learn about the principles of protecting information while ensuring it can still fulfil its purpose.
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to put your knowledge to the test and gain a digital badge which you can use to prove that you’ve successfully completed your training.
