The Information Security Program Development  provides a complete, structured approach to building and establishing an effective information security program from the ground up. This course teaches learners how to design policies, select controls, define processes, and build frameworks that support organizational security objectives.

You will learn how to transform business requirements into actionable security initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, and CIS Controls. Ideal for security managers, architects, GRC professionals, and anyone involved in building or enhancing security programs.

What You Will Learn

1. Introduction to Security Program Development

• Understanding foundational principles
• Aligning security with business strategy and risk posture

2. Policy, Standards & Procedure Development

• Writing effective security policies
• Creating standards, guidelines, and operating procedures

3. Designing Security Architectures & Controls

• Selecting controls based on risk and compliance needs
• Implementing technical and administrative safeguards

4. Building Core Security Processes

• Developing processes for incident response, access control, vulnerability management, and more
• Integrating best-practice workflows and governance

5. Program Implementation & Rollout

• Project planning, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation
• Managing adoption, training, and organizational change

6. Documentation, Reporting & Program Maintenance

• Creating documentation repositories and evidence libraries
• Ensuring continuous monitoring and periodic program updates

Skills You Will Gain

• Ability to design and develop security programs from scratch
• Skills in policy writing, control selection, and system design
• Understanding of security processes, architectures, and frameworks
• Knowledge of implementation planning and stakeholder coordination
• Capability to maintain and improve security programs long-term
• Strong documentation, reporting, and compliance skills

Pre-requisites

No mandatory requirements. Helpful background includes:

• Basic cybersecurity or IT knowledge
• Experience in governance, risk, policy, or security operations

Digital Certificate

Upon completing at least one full practice exam, iqrasity will issue a Certificate of Achievement.
Showcase this credential on LinkedIn, your CV, résumé, or portfolio as proof of your expertise in Information Risk Response and cyber risk management.

Career Paths After Completing This Course

• Information Security Program Developer
• Information Security Manager
• Security Architect
• GRC Analyst / Manager
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• ISO 27001 Implementer
• IT Governance Specialist
• Security Policy & Compliance Manager