IT security officers and managers

Free of cost

by funding

The course covers organizational and technical security measures, physical protection measures, legal frameworks and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), among other things. You will also learn how to effectively protect critical company information from threats.
  • Certificates: Certificate "IT security officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification"
    Certificate "IT Security Manager with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    IT security officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
    IT Security Manager with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

IT security officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification

Structure and core processes of IT security (approx. 2 days)

Structure of IT security in companies and its economic significance

People involved, functions and communication channels within the IT network

Basic regulations, legal principles, standards


Physical security in the IT environment (approx. 2 days)

Classification of physical security

Introduction to physical security standards

Security measures for the IT infrastructure

Control and alarm mechanisms


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Identity and access management (approx. 2 days)

Basics of access management

Differentiation and specification of access and access controls in a company and their implementation

Conception and control in access management

Audit-proof archiving

Identity verification and assignment of rights

Protection mechanisms for the IT infrastructure


Threat scenarios and consequences for implementation in the company (approx. 3 days)

DLP - the importance of data loss prevention and data leakage prevention in IT security

Data loss prevention and data leakage prevention measures

Classification and protection against malware

IOT (Internet Of Things) and Industry 4.0 - possible threat scenarios


Network security (approx. 2 days)

Special measures for the protection of the network

Data protection requirements for mail servers

Administration and security for cloud use

Checking system components and applications against unauthorized persons/programs/remote access


Analysis and realization of an IT security system for companies (approx. 2 days)


Basics of the information security standard according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) (approx. 2 days)


Structure and implementation of emergency management according to BSI standard 100-4 and 200-4 (BCM) (approx. 1 day)


IT security in the company - training and sensitization for employees (approx. 1 day)


Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "IT security officer with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)

IT Security Manager with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification

Corporate structures and management of IT security (approx. 5 days)

Importance of IT security in the corporate structure of today's companies

Legal foundations and their compliance in IT governance

Relevant key figures and control mechanisms in information security management

Areas of responsibility and functions of persons/departments involved

Definition of the guidelines and areas of application of an ISMS (Information Security Management System)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Standards and principles in IT security (approx. 2 days)


Structure and guidelines for an ISMS in accordance withDIN ISO/IEC 27001, 27002 (approx. 3 days)

Meaning and application overview of the standard

Requirements of the standard for a documented ISMS and the implementation of suitable security mechanisms

Implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement

Importance of the standard for the protection of assets in a company

IT risk management in accordance with ISO/IEC 27005, main IT risks

Evaluation of threats and weaknesses in an ISMS and their impact


Operational implementation of an ISMS

Use of a current ISMS tool (approx. 4 days)

Project planning and implementation based on an ISMS tool

Analysis of existing risks and planning of the corresponding risk treatment

Checking/testing the developed risk treatment concept

Checking the effectiveness of the provisionally implemented measure

Implementation of the developed system and continuous review

Statement of Applicability

Methods for raising awareness and training within the company

Management of IS incidents (Information Security Incident Management)


Project management (approx. 1 day)

Practical application of project management methods for initiation, definition, planning, controlling and completion

Application of software tools, communication and management tools


Ensuring the correct implementation of the standard and standards Audits/certification (approx. 2 days)

Documentation and reporting in an ISMS

Internal audits

Management assessments

Certification of the ISMS


Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "IT Security Manager with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

As an IT security officer, you are familiar with the key aspects and requirements of IT security: data security and protection, physical IT security, cryptography, network security, PKI, computer security and organizational security. You know how to implement the relevant standards according to ISO/IEC 27001 and IT baseline protection according to BSI in practice.

Finally, you will understand how to effectively protect critical company information from threats and risks as an IT security manager.

This course is aimed at responsible persons from the areas of IT security, network and system administration, IT organization, IT consulting, auditing and risk management.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate your skills in the planning, implementation and monitoring of IT security concepts. You will be able to use these skills for management positions in the IT sector and also across all sectors for companies and authorities with a high volume of personal data.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.