Program for Information Systems and Security Officers

The Information Systems and Security Officers program has been designed to meet the licensing requirements for information systems and security officers in non-banking financial institutions, aiming to enhance the efficiency and skills of their employes, and supporting the vision of the Financial Regulatory Authority in building the capacities of professionals and establishing the principles of sound professional work to achieve the highest levels of practical and scientific efficiency. The program focuses on the daily tasks of the information security officer, including security monitoring, incident management, security awareness, analysis of vulnerability reports and penetration tests, as well as addressing regulatory aspects and global standards for information security.

The objectives of the Information Systems and Security Officers program

Thru this program, the trainee receives the following

• Understanding the daily tasks and responsibilities of an information security officer.
• Learn how to analyze vulnerability reports and penetration tests.
• Developing skills in creating security policies that comply with global standards.
• Enhancing the ability to manage security incidents.
• Improving effective communication skills with stakeholders.
  

Target audience of the training program

• Information security officers in non-banking financial institutions.
• Cybersecurity and compliance assurance teams.
• Experts in risk management and security auditing.

The main topics covered in the program

• Day One: Fundamentals of Security Preparation from an Information Security Perspective Book 1.
• Day Two: Fundamentals of the Roles and Responsibilities of Information Systems and Security Officer Book 2.
• Day three: Reading and analyzing vulnerability reports and penetration testing and dealing with its results Book 2.
• Day Four: Security Policies and Global Standards Book 2.
• Day five: Incident management and communication with stakeholders – Practical workshop session Book 2.

Program duration

30 training hours