A new course that aims to help companies manage
sensitive information has been launched at the University of
Bedfordshire.
The
four-month
course on Secure Information Management has been introduced at
a time when information security has been dominating the news
headlines, and companies have been seeking advice on the best ways
to deal with such data, said the university.
The new Advanced Professional Certificate in Secure Information
Management course gets under way next month, and has been
specifically designed for people who regularly handle information
in the workplace.
Course director, Carsten Maple, said, "Information security is
not just for security professionals, it is the responsibility of
the whole organisation.
"To stay in business your information must be secure. In this
day and age it is more vital than ever for companies to invest in
this level of training."
Participants will receive one year's Affiliate Membership of the
Institute of Information Security Professionals, an Advanced
Professional Certificate, and credits can also be used towards a
masters in computing.
During the course, delegates will be introduced to key concepts
in identifying and managing workplace security issues. This
includes risk management, communication threats and system
security, alongside lessons in how to control computer access and
implement security policies.
All this will enable them to evaluate and define management
procedures for protecting valuable business data, the university
said.
To apply for the course, delegates are required to have an
honours degree or equivalent.