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Within the federal government, information technology (IT) assets are essential to achieve improved communications and service delivery. They are inherently susceptible to a variety of threats and vulnerabilities with potentially adverse consequences for confidentiality, integrity or availability. With a comprehensive IT security program, these risks can be managed effectively to meet the Government of Canada's national security and business objectives.

This course is offered through our partner The Institute (PWGSC). It provides a broad overview of IT security as a stand-alone module and is a useful starting point for more intensive IT security training.

• Examine the rationale for IT security
• Explore the threat environment
• Consider legal obligations and protection under the law
• Review security policy requirements
• Establish a comprehensive IT security program, including:
• the management framework
• management safeguards
• physical and personnel security
• technical countermeasures
• operational security procedures

• Government Security Policy
• Management of Information Technology Security (MITS)