Information Assurance Officers (IAO) Online Training

This online training course covers the importance of safeguarding sensitive information in nursing agencies, including legal frameworks such as the Data Protection Act and GDPR. It is targeted for Management within nursing agency in the UK and covers the following key topics:

1. Introduction to Information Assurance
2. Legal and Regulatory Framework
3. Roles and Responsibilities of an IAO
4. Risk Management
5. Information Security Policies and Procedures
6. Security Awareness and Training
7. Incident Management and Response
8. Auditing and Compliance
9. Emerging Technologies and Threats
10. Resources and Further Support

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the importance of information assurance for maintaining sensitive information within the nursing agency.
2. Familiarize with the legal and regulatory framework governing information security in the UK, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
3. Gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of an Information Assurance Officer within the nursing agency.
4. Develop a clear understanding of risk management principles and techniques.
5. Learn about the importance of information security policies and procedures and gain the ability to develop and implement effective policies.
6. Understand the significance of ongoing security awareness and training for all employees within the nursing agency and gain the ability to develop and implement a security awareness program.
7. Learn the steps involved in incident management and response, including incident identification, containment, eradication, and recovery, and gain the ability to report and document incidents.
8. Gain knowledge of auditing and compliance processes, including the importance of regular audits, internal and external assessments, and monitoring compliance with relevant standards.
9. Develop an understanding of emerging technologies and threats in information security, including cloud computing, mobile devices, and IoT, and gain knowledge of strategies to mitigate these threats.
10. Access additional resources, references, and support networks to continue professional development in the field of information assurance and security.