Pragmatic Information Security Management

About this course

How to build and implement a robust, effective and sustainable (cyber)security strategy 
Information security is a very broad concept, although it is most often associated with fighting cybercriminals, penetration testing, and similar activities. In practice, however, security is achieved through the planned implementation of a strategy, which requires the effort of the entire organization. 

• Effective Security Governance: Learn how to organize a successful information security manager function that aligns with your organization’s  business needs. 
• Understand the importance of internal marketing, getting buy-in, by stakeholder collaboration with often conflicting interests, and maintaining independence for effective security management. 
• Explore a practical, not theoretical, model of security risk management, which serves as the foundation for many current legal requirements and a robust security strategy. 
• Real-world Mitigation Techniques: Identify the most problematic areas in security and discover proven risk mitigation methods. 
• Security Awareness: myths and the practice, that is, what to consider for a truly effective awareness program.

Your instructor
The instructor has served as CIO, CSO/CISO in diverse sectors such as industry, FMCG, e-commerce, financial services, and startups for nearly 30 years. He is a certified yet pragmatic IT and security auditor, and experienced manager at the intersection of IT and modern business. He is a speaker at international conferences and, member of ISACA and Cloud Security Alliance. In his spare time, he pursues his passion for hiking in extremely low temperatures. 

Training format: Comprehensive Courses
Full day or multi-day trainings for thorough learning and skill development.