Intertec Systems offers training programme on information security for IT managers

The training programme is scheduled to take place from June 10 -12, 2008 at Flora Grand Hotel, Deira, Dubai from 9 am to 6 pm. The programme will feature in-depth discussions on the necessary skills to both implement and how to maintain effective ISMS.

The seminar will also include case studies and role plays, simulating a real world assessment and certification process.

The training programme is being conduction in association with Network Security Solutions (NSS).

The Malaysia-based NSS is Asia's leading Information Security Company and a leader in providing high-end consultancy services to organizations across different industries.

Commenting on the programme, Mr. Kuber Saraswat, Senior Manager - Information Security, Intertec Systems said: "Keeping in line with our tagline of "Empowering Businesses" and in view of the spectacular growth of Dubai under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's guidance, Intertec is pleased to organize this course to support and enable our key customers to match this growth at every step. As businesses grow, they will require robust and standardized processes to strengthen them and the training programme aims to prepare IT managers with such processes in Information Security."

He added, "ISO 27001 is a controlled approach to implement Information Security in an organization. The ISO 27001 certification for an organization, is a confirmation that they follow a certain set of defined industry practices for Information Security. The IT managers will gain insights to useful tools and reference framework for implementation of the same. The knowledge from the course will assist managers to implementing an effective ISMS in their organization."

The three-day training programme will cover topics such as determination of scope and information security policy, identification of information assets, identification of control objective and controls, completion of ISMS documentation requirements, certification process and production of ISMS project implementation plan.