Q 1.1 - Information Security Awareness Training
Learning Objective: Recommend information security awareness training for an organization.
Assignment Requirements
The Zertech Corporation has decided to increase their employees' information security awareness. As Zertech's IT Security Manager, the CISO has tasked you to find and compare three sources of information security awareness training. Write a professional memo to Mary Smith, the Chief Information Security Officer informing her of your analysis and recommendation.
1. Describe your task.
2. Discuss the three training options by comparing topics, cost, duration of training, and who provides the training (in-house or outsource).
3. Recommend one of the training options (and why) to Ms. Smith.
4. Include a signature block with your credentials
Q 1.2 Outline of an Information Security Program
Assignment Requirements
An information security program, as described in The Many Facets of an Information Security Program, identifies the structured effort needed to contain risks to the information assets of the organization.
Review The Many Facets of an Information Security Program from the SANS Institute.
• Outline the 11 supporting programs within an Information Security Program.
• In each of the 11 sections, provide a brief description of why YOU think these programs should be included.
Submission Requirements
• Format: Microsoft Word
• Font: Arial, 12-Point, Double- Space
• Citation Style: APA
• Length: 1-2 pages (plus a cover sheet) total of 1000 words