[June 17, 2011]

Research and Markets: Information Security 101 Course Allows Learners upon Course Completion to Appreciate the Need for Diligence and Responsibility

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/94e62e/information_securi) has announced the addition of the "Information Security 101 Course" training to their offering.

In today's business environment data security ranks as a top priority due to the fact that it effects such a large population base. The Information Security 101 course enables workforce members of any organization that handles customer, employee or marketing data to identify and deal with the dangers of leaked confidential information and be aware of the consequences should a breach occur.

Key Learning Features:

• Interactive presentations detailing important securit features such as Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) - the 3 core features of information security, computer security best practice and general threats from the internet i.e. Viruses and bugs
• Step-by-step introduction elaborating how information security can be threatened to guide employees through the process of risk reduction
• Straightforward account of a hypothetical employees' personal workspace and computer security presented in manageable chunks for ease of learning
• Certificate upon course completion
• Learner understanding tested and reviewed throughout the course
• User friendly navigation
• Content presented in logical and continuous progression according to instructional design best practices

On successful completion of the Information Security 101 course, learners will:

• Be able to conceive of how crucial information security is to an organization, the exact nature of such information and what kind of consequences result through leaking certain information and a breach in security
• Learn how to manage different aspects of information security in their workplace to reduce unauthorized access such as selecting passwords, correct use of personal appliances etc.
• Successfully determine the different types of threat that they and their employer may be at risk from, both internally and externally through hackers and other unscrupulous individuals using simple social engineering techniques to obtain personal data

Summary

As any kind of loss of data can spell disaster for an organization's business, not merely financially but also through consumer confidence and business reputation, making employees aware of how to handle personal and company data is a must. The Information Security 101 course allows learners upon course completion to appreciate the need for diligence and responsibility when dealing with information in all of its various forms.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/94e62e/information_securi.

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