Formulating ICT security policy Course

Formulating ICT security policy Course

Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Formulating ICT security policy Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
  • Banking
  • Retail
  • Financial services
  • Logistics and supply chain
Target Job Roles
  • Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Data Scientists
  • IT Professionals involved in data management
  • Decision-makers who need advanced data visualization skills
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

An effective ICT security policy should prioritize safeguarding the organization's information. A more efficient approach to crafting an ICT security policy involves creating a comprehensive set of policy documents that address various aspects of information security. This course covers the essential factors for developing and upkeeping an information security policy and offers a blueprint for a suite of information security documents, along with the accompanying development process.

By the end of this course, you will learn the fundamental principles, best practices, and techniques for formulating and maintaining effective security policies to protect your organization's digital assets and data.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend:

  • Individuals who are responsible for planning, managing and auditing ICT resources in an organization.
  • IT professionals
  • Information security specialists
  • Managers and decision-makers responsible for cybersecurity

Course Objectives

What you will learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of ICT security.
  • Identify the key components of an ICT security policy.
  • Learn how to assess and prioritize security risks.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive ICT security policy.
  • Establish incident response and recovery procedures.
  • Understand compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Foster a security-conscious organizational culture.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ICT Security and Policy Framework

  • Importance of ICT security policies

  • The evolving threat landscape

  • Regulatory compliance and legal implications

  • Components of an ICT security policy

  • Roles and responsibilities in policy development

  • Setting organizational security objectives

  • Documenting and classifying information assets


Module 2: Risk Assessment and Management

  • Identifying vulnerabilities and threats

  • Quantifying risks and potential impacts

  • Risk assessment methodologies (ISO 27001)

  • Risk management principles (ISO 31000)

  • Integrating risk analysis into policy development


Module 3: Security Policy Development and Implementation

  • Writing clear and concise policy statements

  • Standards, guidelines, and procedures

  • Policy enforcement and compliance

  • Documenting incident response procedures

  • Implementing access control policies

  • Auditing and reviewing access


Module 4: Data Protection, Access Control, and Encryption

  • Authentication methods and multi-factor authentication

  • Role-based access control

  • Data classification and handling

  • Encryption techniques and protocols

  • Key management and encryption policies

  • Data retention and disposal policies

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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