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Introduction
Course overview
Information security policies and standards set expectations for how people and systems protect information. Policies that are unclear, unrealistic or outdated undermine security and compliance.
This Aractech course covers policy frameworks, writing security policies, standards and procedures, mapping to frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST, stakeholder consultation, approval and communication, exceptions and policy compliance monitoring. Participants draft key security policies.
The course suits security, compliance and IT governance professionals.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Design an information security policy framework
- Write clear and enforceable security policies
- Develop supporting standards and procedures
- Map policies to recognised frameworks
- Manage exceptions and approvals
- Monitor policy compliance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Information security managers
- IT governance professionals
- Compliance officers
- Risk managers
- IT auditors
- Security consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Writing workshops
- Framework mapping exercises
- Templates
- Case studies
- Peer review
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Policy Frameworks
- Purpose of policies
- Hierarchy of documents
- Framework alignment
- Ownership
- Coffee break
- Ownership (continued)
- Common problems
- Exercise: Policy gap review
Day 2
Writing Policies
- Policy structure
- Clear language
- Scope and roles
- Enforceability
- Coffee break
- Enforceability (continued)
- Templates
- Workshop: Drafting a policy
Day 3
Standards and Procedures
- Technical standards
- Procedures
- Baselines
- Guidelines
- Coffee break
- Guidelines (continued)
- Mapping
- Exercise: Writing a standard
Day 4
Approval and Communication
- Consultation
- Approval
- Communication
- Awareness
- Coffee break
- Awareness (continued)
- Exceptions
- Case study: Policy rollout
Day 5
Compliance and Maintenance
- Monitoring compliance
- Metrics
- Reviews
- Coffee break
- Reviews (continued)
- Updates
- Audits
- Capstone: Policy set
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Information Security Policies and Standards Development (IMCS-029) cover?
This course covers IT Management and Cyber Security through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Information security managers, IT governance professionals, Compliance officers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Istanbul, Vienna, Rome, Geneva, Amsterdam, London, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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