Hosted by UQSchoolsNet and AUSCERT, this 2 half-day instructor-lead online course is delivered in an engaging and informative manner using a variety of learning tools including an online quiz, videos, and small and large group discussions.

Who is this for

  • IT Managers and Directors
  • Project Managers
  • Business ontinuity professionals
  • School managerial staff
  • Associated professionals with an IT background

Each participant receives

  • Copy of the slides
  • Checklist of actions
  • Certificate of attendance

Agenda

Outcomes

  • An understanding of cyber security as a risk to technology, data and business objectives
  • The application and relevance of information security principles to the design and operation of secure systems
  • An understanding of how the ubiquitous integration of systems aggregates cyber risks
  • An appreciation of the current cyber threat landscape
  • An awareness of major cyber security controls (access control, cryptography, network filtering etc.)
  • An appreciation of security management practices – good protection is unlikely without sound management

Approach

  • Provide a comprehensive perspective on the field of information and cyber security
  • Explain the fundamental principles, such as need to know, open design
  • A mix of theory and engaging learning experiences including quizzes, and group discussions
  • Facilitate opportunities for participants to share experiences and knowledge
  • Provide relevant and pragmatic examples of cyber security risk management in practice

Learning Objectives

  • An understanding of cyber security as a risk to technology, data and business objectives
  • The application and relevance of information security principles to the design and operation of secure systems
  • An understanding of how the ubiquitous integration of systems aggregates cyber risks
  • An appreciation of the current cyber threat landscape
  • An awareness of major cyber security controls (access control, cryptography, network filtering etc.)
  • An appreciation of security management practices – good protection is unlikely without sound management

Curriculum Outline

  • Cyber security terminology
  • Scope of cyber security objectives – confidentiality, integrity and availability
  • Attack trends
  • Threat and vulnerability types
  • Security principles
  • Asset classes
  • Attack types
  • Malware types
  • Security controls, covering technical, procedural and management
  • Key focus on technical – broad scope from networks to systems and cloud
  • Security management and planning approaches
  • Overview of key security frameworks
  • Incident detection and management
  • How to stay current

 

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Venue

Online via MS Teams

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