Top management has a strategic responsibility to ensure the protection of official information, government resources, and security frameworks within their organisations. This programme provides senior officers with an overview of Government Security Instructions, governance responsibilities, security risks, and the importance of maintaining a strong culture of confidentiality, compliance, and information protection.
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand the purpose and importance of Government Security Instructions.
- • recognise threats to official information and the consequences of security breaches.
- • understand information classification and secure handling requirements.
- • understand senior management responsibilities in protecting official information.
- • understand the role and responsibilities of Ministerial/Departmental Security Officers.
- • develop awareness of legal responsibilities relating to information security and confidentiality.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- • appreciate the strategic importance of information security within government.
- • provide leadership and oversight in implementing security measures.
- • ensure compliance with government security instructions.
- • support effective security governance and risk management.
- • promote a culture of confidentiality, accountability, and responsible information handling.
- • understand the legal implications of security breaches.
- • Overview and Objectives of Government Security Instructions
- • Strategic Importance of Protecting Official Information
- • Threats to Official Documents and Materials
- • Consequences of Unauthorised Disclosure of Information
- • Principles of Handling Official Information
- • Classification of Official Information
- • Preparation, Movement and Control of Classified Documents
- • Custody and Storage of Classified Information
- • Reproduction and Disposal of Classified Materials
- • Removal of Documents and Laptops for Official Purposes
- • Role and Responsibilities of Ministerial/Departmental Security Officers
- • ICT Security Responsibilities and Protection of Information Systems
- • Password and Internet Security Policies
- • Handling of Cabinet Papers
- • Use of Communication Devices (Telephone, Fax and Mobile Devices)
- • Key Management and Access Control
- • Data Protection and Confidentiality
- • Security Breaches and Incident Management
- • Responsibilities under the Legislative Framework and Penalties