Introduction to Information Security
Build a practical foundation for security governance and assurance
DMCreated by Wes Bryan, Deidre Melton
Explore the essentials of information security by learning how governance, stakeholder roles, and control design all work together to protect organizational assets. Build practical skills for assessing security programs and ensuring they align with business goals. Develop the confidence to contribute to security assurance and audit activities.
ACI | 840 min
What You Will Learn
You will move step by step through core security domains, management elements, and control design, then apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. Guided explanations and practical examples help you see how security activities support business needs and how to evaluate them from an assurance perspective.
Key Features
- Understand key security governance structures and stakeholder responsibilities
- Assess security controls and operational practices with practical audit techniques
- Connect security programs to business objectives for effective risk management
Target Audience
Ideal for auditors, assurance professionals, risk practitioners, and security specialists who are new to information security auditing or want a structured foundation. If you have some familiarity with audit or organizational controls and want to build your security knowledge, this course will help you gain the skills to assess and support information security efforts.
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