Information & Data Security Essentials
Learn how to keep workplace information safe, secure and in the right hands.
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Course Overview
Information is one of an organisation's most valuable assets, and keeping it secure is everyone's responsibility. Information & Data Security Essentials helps learners understand how to protect the information they access, use, store and share as part of their everyday work.
The course introduces the principles of information security, common risky behaviours and the practical steps employees can take to keep information safe. Learners will also explore information security policies and management, ISO 27001 and the role of the ICO, as well as the potential consequences of poor information security. The course builds the awareness and confidence needed to handle workplace information securely and responsibly.
Areas Covered include:
- Information security and secure workplace behaviours
- Information security rules and management
- Organisational policies and procedures
- ISO 27001 and the role of the ICO
- Protecting information and data in everyday work
- The consequences and costs of poor information security
What You'll Learn
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for all employees who access, handle, store or share information as part of their role. It is ideal for new-starter induction, existing staff, managers, supervisors, apprentices, temporary workers and volunteers across all sectors.
No technical or IT knowledge is required. The course is designed to help everyone understand their personal role in protecting organisational information and following secure working practices.