Cyber Security Foundations for GC Information Systems

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 day

Audience

All SSC employees at all levels

Information Technology Specialists

Description

The management of cyber security involves the selection, implementation and monitoring of security controls. This course will provide you with a clear context for cyber security concerns within Canada and the GC. It will help you to identify the initial steps towards the implementation of a cyber security process for information systems within a departmental context.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the context of the Government of Canada’s cyber security strategy;
• Explore and identify relevant security tools for implementing a Departmental Security Plan;
• Describe the Information System Security Implementation Process as it relates to cyber security;
• Recognize sources of information used to define a Departmental Threat Assessment;
• Explain the GC Cyber Security Event Management Plan.

Target Audience

IT Security Practitioners, IT Project Managers and IT Managers

Prerequisite(s)

Prior to attending, it would be beneficial to take course ITS101S - Introduction to IT Security Management.