Fundamentals of Information and Security Controls

Objectives:
• Understand the principles of information security and controls
• Learn how to identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities
• Develop skills to design and implement effective security controls
Course Content:
Introduction to Information Security
• Overview of information security and its evolution
• Core goals of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
• Common information security terms and processes
Threats and Attack Modes
• Common threats and attack modes on information systems
• Modes of threats and attacks on information systems
• Cryptography and its role in threat mitigation
Access Control and Identification
• Basic access control models
• Fundamentals of identification and authentication methods
• User identification and authentication and access control based on individual or group
Network Security
• Designing secure networks using firewalls, tunneling, and encryption
• Tools to secure networks: honeypots, network sniffers, and packet capturing
Operating System Security
• Hardening operating systems to prevent unauthorized disclosure
• Methods and tools: patching, logging, antivirus, and antimalware tools
Global Privacy Laws
• Overview of global privacy laws
• Adverse effects and penalties of unauthorized disclosure or breach of information
Who Can Attend:
This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding the fundamentals of information security and controls, including those in the field of Criminology and Security Studies, as well as students and professionals from various disciplines who want to enhance their knowledge of information security management.
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities
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DATE:
1ST BATCH: 2nd – 4th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH: 7th – 10th Oct, 2025