Primus Institute of Technology targets Southern Africa with new information security certification program – IT News Africa

The Primus Institute of Technology (PIT), a new technology training and research organization based in South Africa, makes it easier for African technology professionals to gain globally recognized information security credentials. international scale. Today, the institute announced the opening of registration for ISO/IEC 27001 information security training and certification.

This highly sought after certification course provides requirements for organizations looking to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an information security management system. This framework serves as a guideline for the ongoing review of your information security, which will illustrate reliability and add value to your organization’s services.

The ISO/IEC 27001 certificate will prove that you have:

• Obtaining the expertise needed to help an organization implement an ISO/IEC 27001-compliant information security management system
• Understanding of the information security management system implementation process
• Ensure ongoing threat prevention and assessments within your organization
• More likely to be distinguished or hired in an information security career
• Understanding of risk management process, controls and compliance obligations
• Acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team to set up an ISMS
• The ability to support organizations in the process of continuous improvement of their Information Security Management System
• Acquire the skills necessary to audit the organization’s information security management system

“This is an exciting time for Primus Institute of Technology as we expand our program offerings to break into cybersecurity and risk management. Cybersecurity is a critical industry and our goal is to inspire, support and to empower current and future IT professionals with training and career growth opportunities.

Our partnership with PECB also allows us to offer high-level, industry-recognized cybersecurity certification courses. – Abe Wakama, Founder, Primus Institute of Technology.

ISO/IEC 27001 helps you understand the practical approaches involved in implementing an information security management system that maintains the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information by applying a security management process. risks. Therefore, implementing an information security management system that meets all the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 enables your organizations to assess and address information security risks. with which they are confronted.

Individuals certified to ISO/IEC 27001 will demonstrate that they have the expertise to help organizations implement information security policies and procedures tailored to the needs of the organization and to promote continuous improvement of the organization’s management and operations system.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills necessary to support the process of integrating the information security management system into the organization’s processes and ensure that the intended results are achieved.

Contact Primus Institute of Technology to learn more about becoming an ISO27001 Certified Information Security Professional.

By personal writer.