The principles of information security architecture

In this course, you’ll learn about the key considerations and controls involved in information security architecture and how they can help to build a resilient, secure and usable information environment.

Who's it for?

This course will suit you if you are involved in information security or IT projects.

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How much does it cost?

£36 incl. VAT

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What you'll learn:

Explain the key components of a network.
Explain the use of procedural, physical and technical controls.
Describe preventive, corrective and detective controls.
Describe how different controls contribute to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
Explain the principles of digital forensics and business continuity management.

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
Scenarios to connect the topics to your work
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:

	Key components of a network Explore how components in a network function in order to keep information secure
	Physical and procedural controls Discover some of the first controls that an organisation can use to mitigate risk
	Technical controls and cryptography Learn about the software and hardware that can keep information and systems secure
	Preventative, corrective and detective controls Discover another way to classify controls based on their purpose
	Confidentiality, integrity and availability Find out about the ‘CIA triad’ and why it’s important to balance these three elements
	Digital forensics and business continuity management Delve into the steps that organisations should take during and after an information security incident

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Course description

This course will suit you if you are involved in information security or IT projects. It will be particularly useful if you have – or want to have – one of these roles:

Solution Architect
Enterprise Architect
Business Architect
IT Security Specialist
Security Manager
Security Engineer
Information Security Analyst
Security Administrator
Network Security Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer

Information security architecture is the blueprint for the structure, processes and controls that protect information. It’s critical to managing risk and ensuring information systems function securely.

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.

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