Core Concepts

This Lesson introduces the core concepts and definitions used in information security and will provide you with an important foundation for the rest of the Lesson. It then builds on that knowledge by outlining how information security contributes to achieving the objectives of an organisation through strong governance, risk management, and compliance.

Learning objectives

The objectives of this Lesson are to provide you with and understanding of:

• What security means
• The core concepts and definitions used in information security
• The key business drivers and how they shape the organisation’s approach to governance, risk management and compliance
• The benefits of information security
• The role information security plays in an organisation
• How an organisation can make information security an integral part of its business

Intended audience

This Lesson is ideal for members of information security management teams, IT managers, security and systems managers, information asset owners and employees with legal compliance responsibilities. It acts as a foundation for more advanced managerial or technical qualifications.

Prerequisites

There are no specific pre-requisites to study this Lesson, however, a basic knowledge of IT, an understanding of the general principles of information technology security, and awareness of the issues involved with security control activity would be advantageous.

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