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INFORMATION ASSURANCE


INFORMATION ASSURANCE TOPIC PROGRAMMES


For Information Assurance (IA) specialists who have completed an introductory programme (see ISFP or IALA on page 75) and need specific in depth understanding of particular areas. The chart below shows recommended and suggested additional topics for each specialist area, but you should choose the programmes most appropriate for your own role. Ideally these should be taken three to nine months after the introductory programme.

Information Assurance Standards IS2 and IS1

Topic Programme 1

For both Information Assurance (IA) practitioners and accreditors. Ideally to be taken three to six months after an introductory programme.

This programme will give a full understanding of the accreditation process and the Risk Management and Accreditation Document Set (RMADs) as defined by IS2, and in depth practical training on the application of IS1 Parts 1 and 2, as well as an overview of other IA standards.

Also suitable for update and continuing professional development (CPD).

Director Sharon Wiltshire

Code Length Price

IAST 4 days £1,800

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 17-20 May 10, 2-5 Aug 10, 6-9 Sep 10, 7-10 Feb 11

For further information Gillian Carter 01344 634042, gtn 3803 4042 gillian.carter@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/iast

Information Assurance Business Requirements for Transformational Government

Topic Programme 2

For both Information Assurance (IA) practitioners and accreditors. Ideally to be taken six to nine months after an introductory programme.

This programme will give a full understanding of the issues involved in implementing systems in a Transformational Government context, and covers governance, compliance, assurance and business requirements.

Also suitable for update and continuing professional development (CPD).

Director Sharon Wiltshire

Code Length Price

IABR 4 days £1,900

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 5-8 Jul 10, 8-11 Nov 10

For further information Gillian Carter 01344 634042, gtn 3803 4042 gillian.carter@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/iabr

IA Protective Monitoring and Incident Management

Topic Programme 3

For Information Assurance (IA) specialists who are involved in protective monitoring, forensic readiness and incident management within their organisations. Ideally to be taken six to nine months after an introductory programme.

This programme will give a full understanding of the issues involved in protective monitoring of systems, forensic readiness policy and planning and incident management within the HMG environment.

Also suitable for update and continuing professional development (CPD).

Director Sharon Wiltshire

Code Length Price

IAMF 4 days £1,900

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 13-16 Sep 10

For further information Gillian Carter 01344 634042, gtn 3803 4042 gillian.carter@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/iamf

Programme Code Accreditor Operations Manager Policy Roles IA Practitioner

IA Standards IS2 and IS1 IAST Recommended Desirable Desirable Desirable

IA Business Requirements IABR Desirable Desirable Desirable Recommended

IA Protective Monitoring and Incident Management IAMF Desirable Recommended Desirable Desirable


INFORMATION ASSURANCE SPECIALIST PROGRAMMES

Following the topic programmes, the appropriate specialist programme will add role-specific context to your learning and help you in the practical application of information assurance policy within your role. You should have completed an introductory programme plus at least any recommended topic programmes before attending the specialist programme.

Other specialist programmes may be added during the year – please check the website for the latest information:

nationalschool.gov.uk/infoassurance

Risk Management and Accreditation Specialist Programme

IA Professionalism Stage 3 for accreditors

Information Assurance (IA) system accreditors who have completed IA professional stage 1 and 2 programmes (Topic 1 minimum).

The programme is also suitable for update and continuing professional development (CPD).

System accreditors need a sound understanding not only of the HMG IA standards and their use, but also how they should approach their role as an accreditor, and their interactions with other roles.

Having gained a sound understanding of the IA Standards and their application from the IA Topic programmes, this programme takes an accreditor focused view and concentrates on a wider understanding of the role.

Director Sharon Wiltshire

Code Length Price

IASM 1 day £630

Venue Dates

London 8 Jun 10, 24 Nov 10

For further information Gillian Carter 01344 634 042, gtn 3803 4042 gillian.carter@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/iasm

Annual Sunningdale Accreditors’ Conference

Exclusively for accreditors who are directly employed by public sector organisations. Conference content is developed in response to key policy areas and run in conjunction with the Accreditors’ Forum.

Programme Director Sharon Wiltshire

Code Length Price

SUAC 2 days £650

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 28-29 Sep 10

For further information Joanne Donkin 01344 634 154, gtn 3803 4154 joanne.donkin@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/suac