A single leaked record inside a government institution does not just create an IT problem — it dents public trust in the whole institution, which is exactly why the people responsible for information systems inside government bodies carry more weight than their private-sector counterparts. This Training Course in Safeguarding Government Information Systems and Institutional Data Governance, delivered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, is built around that responsibility: equipping the officials tasked with government data with a practical, up-to-date approach to managing the security and safety of the information systems adopted across government institutions.

Government files carry a level of sensitivity and privacy that ordinary corporate records rarely do — official documents, citizen records, and every transaction processed inside these institutions. That is why advanced institutions invest continuously in information safety and security programs, and place them in the hands of experts capable of protecting that data from damage, loss, unauthorized modification, or theft by third parties, which is exactly why these programs remain under direct institutional patronage given the critical role they play.

Who Should Attend?

• Officials and unit managers within government institutions.
• Heads of information security and safety departments in government bodies.
• Teams responsible for developing and administering information security systems programs.
• Employees working inside government information management departments.
• Academics and researchers exploring modern approaches to government information management.

Knowledge and Benefits:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Design an information security policy that matches the exact nature and structure of the government institution applying it.
• Understand the responsibilities and functions carried by officials managing information security inside government bodies.
• Build the software tools and human capacity needed to monitor information systems, and supervise and manage security incidents.
• Formulate and submit ongoing evaluation reports that track the performance of information security systems.

• Building the Information Security Plan from the Ground Up
  • Establishing a comprehensive information security plan that supports how the government institution actually operates.
  • Developing a supportive information security plan that complements the institution's long-term strategic plan.
• Classifying and Supervising Government Information Assets
  • Executive supervision of information security programs across government units.
  • Accurate classification of information systems according to the sensitivity of each government asset.
• Maintaining Ongoing Risk Records
  • Preparing and maintaining a continuous record for managing the most significant information security risks.

Delivery and Certification

The course is delivered through group training at the Academy's centres, individual coaching, practical field training, and theoretical sessions in dedicated halls, and can be scheduled at a time and place that fits your institution. Participants receive a certificate accredited by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy upon completion.