Device and Platform Security for Change Professionals

Description:

This course is for change professionals involved in projects that affect IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, or operational technology environments. It introduces the core principles of system security and explains how attackers exploit weaknesses in networks, devices, and system configurations — including the use of malware.

Learners will explore key risks such as unpatched systems, poor endpoint protection, and weak network boundaries, alongside common controls like segmentation, firewalls, patching, and anti-malware tools.

The course highlights how project teams can reduce risk by identifying potential issues early and supporting remediation through supplier engagement, design decisions, and delivery planning.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify common system-level risks across IT, cloud, and operational technology environments.

• Describe how attackers exploit infrastructure weaknesses, including through malware.

• Explain the role of controls such as patching, anti-malware tools and network segmentation.

• Recognise how poor system design or maintenance can impact business resilience and data security.

• Assess where change initiatives may introduce or expose system-related vulnerabilities.

• Contribute to discussions on secure infrastructure decisions within project and supplier teams.

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 days

Delivery mode: In person or virtual

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