Cyber Security for Managers

The course provides the foundation knowledge required to understand cyber security and the issues faced by companies operating in the digital arena. Cyber Security also impacts upon every area within a business and it is important that managers, executives and senior staff have a knowledge of the subject. This course will equip them with an understanding of cyber security and allow them to place cyber security within the context of a business. It explains in business terms the nature of cyber security and the risks it presents. A key outcome of this course is to enable participants to operate effectively in their chosen area of expertise whilst being able to understand cyber security risks. They will be able to communicate with technical staff, senior managers and those at board level about cyber security.

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

• state the basic requirements for securing operating systems
• demonstrate basic knowledge of network and data transmission standards
• demonstrate basic knowledge of the legal dimensions related to cyber security
• describe the causes of cyber security risk and attack vectors

• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Operating systems
• Networking fundamentals
• Cyber Security regulations, compliance and auditing
• Cyber Security threats and risks

Managers and executives seeking to understand Cyber security and the impact it has on organizations and working practices

Multiple choice test