COURSE OBJECTIVE:
On completion, candidates should be able to demonstrate: • Knowledge of the concepts relating to information security management. • Understanding of current national legislation and regulations which impact upon information security management. • Awareness of current national and international standards, frameworks and organisations which facilitate the management of information security. • Understanding of the current business and common technical environments in which information security management must operate. • Knowledge of the categorisation, operation and effectiveness of controls of different types and characteristics.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Anyone in a role that deals with acquiring and storing data in addition to, security consultants, cyber security managers, engineers, project managers, security technicians and business continuity practitioners. In addition, this course is aimed at software testers, business analysts, developers and all of those who want to establish sound information security principles whilst equally supporting those who need an overview of information security within their role that may not be specific to the industry. This enables those taking the exam to become either an informed customer or to use the qualification as a steppingstone on their career-ladder.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
There are no specific pre-requisites for entry to the examination; however, it is recommended that candidates have a working knowledge of IT. It would be beneficial, although by no means mandatory, to have an: • Understanding of the general principles of information technology security • Awareness of the issues involved with security control activity
COURSE CONTENT:
On completion, candidates should be able to demonstrate: • Knowledge of the concepts relating to information security management. • Understanding of current national legislation and regulations which impact upon information security management. • Awareness of current national and international standards, frameworks and organisations which facilitate the management of information security. • Understanding of the current business and common technical environments in which information security management must operate. • Knowledge of the categorisation, operation and effectiveness of controls of different types and characteristics.
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
ISTQB Advanced Security Tester