Introduction to Information Security: Security Considerations and Cryptography
Evaluate operational safeguards and cryptographic controls that protect information
DMCreated by Wes Bryan, Sophie Goodwin, Deidre Melton
Gain practical skills to evaluate operational security safeguards and cryptographic controls from an audit perspective. Learn how administrative practices and encryption work together to protect information and support resilient systems.
ACI | 180 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by exploring how operational controls like configuration, backups, and documentation support secure environments. Then, you will dive into cryptography, learning about its main uses and types. Guided examples and practical analysis help you connect these concepts to real-world assurance and risk management.
Key Features
- Assess configuration management, backups, and media handling for operational security
- Explain how cryptography protects information and compare major cryptographic types
- Analyze implementation challenges, dependencies, and cost considerations in security programs
Target Audience
Designed for auditors, information security professionals, risk and compliance practitioners, and technology managers. This is a great fit if you are new to information security auditing or want to strengthen your ability to assess operational and cryptographic controls in your organization.
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