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Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Security Policy Management.
- Exploring the objectives and benefits of IT security policies.
- The lifecycle and stages of Security Policy Management.
Initiating a Security Policy Program
- Establishing a dedicated security policy team.
- Assessing organizational needs and business risks.
- Understanding the organization's legal requirements.
- Evaluating existing security software and tools.
- Addressing different levels within the organization.
- Selecting the most appropriate Security Policy Management software.
Designing a Comprehensive Security Policy Program
- Core objectives of a Security Policy: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.
- Creating a checklist for policy development and implementation.
- Defining the objectives, scope, and goals of the Security Policy.
- Establishing consequences for non-compliance with rules.
- Aligning the Security Policy with industry regulations such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, GDPR, etc.
Case Study: Adhering to Industry Regulations
- Financial, healthcare, and other government-regulated sectors.
- The importance of centralized forms and templates.
Implementing Security Policies
- Addressing critical IT areas: hardware, software, network, data, and users.
- Enforcing rules and procedures for accessing IT assets and resources.
- Delegating security roles and responsibilities.
- Restricting user access where necessary.
- Maintaining distinct policies for different departments within the organization.
- Requiring employees to read, accept, and sign the Security Policy.
- Distinguishing between Privacy Policies and Public-Facing Policies.
Communicating Security Policies
- Designing educational materials for Security Policies.
- Disseminating Security Policy information to employees and management.
- Conducting security training and workshops.
- Updating and adapting the Security Policy as needed.
- Fostering a "Security Culture" within the organization.
Contingency Planning
- Responding to security attacks and failures.
- Establishing maintenance and recovery strategies.
- Responding to litigation-related "attacks."
Performing Security Testing and Review
- Conducting scheduled reviews (yearly, bi-annually, etc.).
- Performing a formal audit.
- Decommissioning obsolete hardware, software, data, and processes.
- Removing obsolete or redundant security policies.
- Obtaining Security Policy Management certification.
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of IT security and asset management.
- Experience in developing and implementing security policies.
Audience
- IT administrators.
- Security coordinators.
- Compliance managers.
35 Hours
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