A single unpatched vulnerability, one overlooked threat, or a delayed response to a security incident can cost an organisation far more than the price of preventing it in the first place. Managing information systems risk is not about reacting after something goes wrong — it is about building the judgement to see it coming.

This Arab British Fellowship Training Academy course gives participants exactly that judgement: the concepts and practical tools needed to understand and manage information systems risk from every angle. Across the programme, the focus stays on analysing security threats, assessing vulnerabilities honestly, and applying strategies that actually hold up against real information security challenges — not just theoretical ones.

Who Should Attend

• IT and Security Managers.
• Information Security Specialists and Officers within organisations.
• Information Systems Developers.
• Anyone interested in understanding and managing information systems risks.

What You Will Gain

• A clear understanding of information security concepts and why they matter.
• The ability to analyse and assess threats and vulnerabilities in information systems.
• Practical strategies for mitigating and managing security risks.
• Working knowledge of how to reach compliance with security standards and relevant legislation.
• Methods for detecting and responding to security incidents effectively.

Module 1: Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment

• Techniques for analysing risk within information security.
• Assessing vulnerabilities and gaps in systems, and identifying critical, sensitive assets.

Module 2: Foundations of Information Security

• Defining information security and its importance.
• Types of cyber threats and attacks, and the legislation and standards that govern them.

Module 3: Risk Mitigation in Practice

• Classifying risk and developing mitigation measures.
• Implementing measures using protection and insurance technologies.

Module 4: Compliance and Standards

• International and local security standards.
• Achieving compliance with relevant regulations and applying best practice.

Module 5: Responding to Incidents and Recovering Data

• Preparing incident response plans and defining roles in emergencies.
• Recovering data effectively after a security incident.