PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

A sound information governance framework helps to effectively monitor performance, use resources wisely, and achieve an adequate rate of return for stakeholders, while preventing conflicts of interest.

This training course will provide delegates with an understanding of information governance, relevant stakeholder perspectives and responsibilities. With a review of relevant models, regulations and codes of practices for Information Management, this will ensure successful delegates can avoid common pitfalls and utilise best practice to ensure compliance when implementing corporate governance, information management and technical controls.

Learning Objectives

In this training course, the delegates will:

• Review the current state and direction of best practices in information governance
• Appreciate implementing and embedding best practices within their organisation
• Understand how to structure policies and procedures to conform to international requirements and expectations
• Appreciate the role of audit within the compliance and corporate governance models
• Learn successful techniques in communicating governance procedures to outside stakeholders, including shareholders, governments and communities
• Review best practice guidance for implementation of governance directives within the management of the  organisation
• Review information governance of other institutions, avoiding common pitfalls and implementing best practice
• Analyse the cost and how to identify and maximise the financial benefit from improved information governance and procedures

Target Audience

The training course has been designed for all personnel responsible for compliance and technology within an organisation.

Training Methodology

Participants will gain detailed knowledge by active participation in training course, group discussions and real life case studies. Delivery will be by presentation, group syndicate investigations, training DVD and interactive sessions.

Program Content

Day 1 – Information Governance

• Information Governance
  • An introduction and Development
  • Strategic, Tactical and Operational Considerations
  • Governance Model Considerations
• Governance Framework
  • Strategic Alignment
  • Value Delivery
  • Risk Management
  • Resource Management
  • Performance Measurement

Day 2 – Governance Models, Legislation and Codes of Practice

• Defining a Code of Best Practice
• Codes and Laws Compared
• Use of Codes to Establish Confidence
• Adapting and Implementing International Standards

 Day 3 – Information Security Management

• Code or Practice for Information Security Management
• Best Practice and Implementing Guidance and Controls
  • Information Security Management Overview
  • Risk Assessment and Controls
  • Security Policy Documentation
  • Organising Information Security Management
  • IT Asset Management
  • Personnel and Human Resources

Day 4 – Information Management

• Best Practice and Implementing Guidance and Controls
  • Physical and Environmental Security
  • Operations Management and Communications
  • Access Control
  • Information Systems (Design, Development, Maintenance)
  • Incident Management
  • Business Continuity
  • Regulatory Compliance

 Day 5 – Audit & Compliance

• Successful steps for information security management
• Audit and Compliance
• Business Process Engineering