Course Description

Frontline, supervisory, and technical officers have an important role in ensuring the security of official information, government resources, and ICT systems. This programme provides participants with advanced awareness of Government Security Instructions, secure information-handling procedures, ICT security responsibilities, and the legal obligations associated with protecting official information.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:

  • • understand the purpose and importance of government security instructions.
  • • identify threats to official information and the consequences of security breaches.
  • • understand information classification and handling requirements.
  • • apply procedures for the preparation, movement, storage, and disposal of classified information.
  • • understand responsibilities when handling ICT equipment and digital information.
  • • recognise legal responsibilities in safeguarding official information.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • • apply government security instructions in their respective roles.
  • • handle classified documents and materials securely.
  • • implement appropriate measures to protect official information and ICT resources.
  • • promote security awareness among colleagues and teams.
  • • identify and report security breaches appropriately.
  • • understand the legal implications of mishandling official information.

Topics covered:
  • • Aims and Importance of Government Security Instructions
  • • Threats to Official Documents and Materials
  • • Consequences of Unauthorised Disclosure of Information
  • • Principles of Handling Official Information
  • • Classification of Official Information
  • • Preparation of Classified Documents
  • • Movement and Control of Official Documents
  • • Custody and Storage of Classified Files and Materials
  • • Reproduction and Disposal of Classified Information
  • • Removal of Documents and Laptops for Official Purposes
  • • Protection of ICT Equipment and Information
  • • Password and Internet Security Policies
  • • Handling of Cabinet Papers
  • • Use of Telephone, Fax and Mobile Devices
  • • Safe Keeping of Keys and Access Control
  • • Data Protection and Confidentiality
  • • Identification and Reporting of Security Breaches
  • • Responsibilities under the Legislative Framework and Penalties

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