This course focuses on the background of approaching information security management in a systematical program, how a strategic security program is developed, how risks are evaluated, and how the program is implemented, controlled, and maintained.

Strategic security program: Why and how?

Strategic security program: Why and how?


Instructors: Jonna Järveläinen
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Beginner level
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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Identify key organisational assets relevant to security planning
Design the structure of a strategic information security program
Conduct basic risk identification and evaluation
Apply common risk management strategies
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4 assignments
Taught in English
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April 2026
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