Building an Information Security Awareness Program

Chapter 10

The Training Cycle

Valerie Thomas    Securicon, Lorton, VA, USA

Abstract

Many items factor into the training cycle for an organization such as budget, management support, regulatory compliance, and amount of material. If your organization must perform training activities to satisfy regulatory compliance, use this to deliver meaningful training material, as opposed to the absolute minimum required. Determining or adjusting the training cycle for your organization depends not only on the security division but also on the support of the management. Work closely with the senior management as you plan your training; they will provide guidance in terms of budget, training frequency, and methods. Effective information security programs ...