CISM 2020: IT Security Policies

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. IT security policies guide how IT services are deployed and managed in an organization. To achieve certification in information security management, you'll need to demonstrate a clear understanding of what policies exist and where and how to implement them. In this course, you'll explore various types of security policies, starting with those for securing change and patch management. You'll then investigate some network and host security hardening techniques. You'll move on to practice hardening Windows and Linux servers as well as a network printer and passwords. You'll then examine how to detect social engineering scams and deal with malware infections. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.