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Gain the essential knowledge you need to ensure security of your agency's information assets?

Overview

This course is for staff in NSW Government agencies and it provides basic information security guidance in relation to common workplace scenarios. It will equip you with essential information security knowledge that can be applied on a day-to-day basis and will assist in securing agency information assets.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify acceptable use of ICT.
• Deal with security incidents.
• Handle sensitive information.
• Use mobile devices securely.
• Manage your passwords securely.
• Reduce physical security incidents.
• Apply workplace security management practices.

Benefits to your organisation

• Increased security of agency information assets.

Benefits to you

• Equip yourself with essential information security knowledge that can be applied on a day-to-day basis.

NOTE: This course has been designed to work with Google Chrome and may not function in other web browsers.

Course Outline

Module 1: Acceptable Use of ICT
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• understand appropriate use of business ICT, including email, internet access and phone calls
• have an awareness of the types of information you are able to access at work
• appreciate the implications of inappropriate use of agency resources (e.g. the effect on agency reputation, potential for exposure to malware).

Module 2: Dealing With Security Incidents
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• identify security incidents within your agency
• apply common sense and a balanced approach in assessing whether information may be at risk.

Module 3: Handling Sensitive Information
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• understand why some information may be regarded as 'sensitive'
• apply security labels and classifications to information
• obtain additional information about the labels and security classifications as required.

Module 4: Mobility
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• understand key security aspects of mobility
• use mobile devices, including laptops, tablets and mobiles, in a secure manner.

Module 5: Password Management
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• understand the importance of password security
• set a secure password for access to information systems within your organisation
• protect access to your password to reduce the risk of compromise.

Module 6: Physical Security
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• identify common physical security risks (e.g. shoulder surfing that you could face in a work environment)
• understand what steps to take following a physical security incident
• work in a manner which reduces the risk of physical security incidents.

Module 7: Workspace Security
On completion of this module you should be able to:

• apply an understanding of work information security management practices (e.g. clear desk policy)
• set locking mechanisms on devices (e.g. laptops or tablets)
• use printers and scanners securely
• dispose of documents securely in your workplace
• report security incidents through appropriate channels within your agency.

Course completion: On completion of this training you will be issued with a Certificate of Completion, which can be downloaded and printed from Illuminate.

Access: You will have access to this training for 365 days.

Terms and Conditions: Cancellations are not allowed for this training.

Enquiries: For more information on our in-house courses and programs, please contact the IPAA Learning and Development Team on 02 8223 8418 or email  [email protected].