An Introduction to Information Security

36.00 GBP

1 Hours Formal CPD

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.

Learning outcomes

  • 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

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    Course information

    We are delighted to establish a new collaboration with BCS (who are the Chartered Institute of British Computer Science)

    This course will suit you if your job role handles data. 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.

    Course content

    • Information security. Learn about the principles of information security and the key roles involved
    • The information lifecycle. Explore the stages that data goes through from its initial creation to its deletion
    • Information security standards and legislation. Discover standards including ISO/IEC 27001, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and UK GDPR
    • Cyber attacks. Delve into the types and stages of a cyber attack
    • Vulnerabilities and risk assessment. Find out about risk categories and how to rate risks

    Learning portfolio 

    An Introduction to Information Security is just one of several new learning options now available to RICS members through this collaboration. You can also explore these other modules: 

    For further information about how RICS processes your personal information, and your rights, please see the RICS Privacy Policy 

    Your information may be shared with BCS, our partner in providing this training. You can find out more about how BCS processes your personal information by reading their Privacy policy. 

    Additional information

    Enrollment duration: 365 Days

    Languages: English

    Price: 36.00 GBP

    Member price: 32.00 GBP

    Course Type: E-Learning