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The National Archives is responsible for delivering a training and engagement programme for Senior Information Risk Owners (SIRO), non-executive directors and Information Asset Owners (IAO) in Whitehall and across government. The programme is sponsored by the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance in the Cabinet Office and forms part of the National Cyber Security Programme.

Two training options are available. Each option has been designed to meet the requirements of a specific audience and attendance is limited to those currently working in these key roles.

 

Programme structure

Learn about the content of our training sessions, who they are for and how we deliver them.

Training and events

Find out when our next training sessions and events are and book your place.

Details and contact

Find out more about who we are and how to get in touch.

News

Keep up to date with all the latest news on information assurance and cyber security and access longer articles from the SIRO newsletter.

Programme structure

SIRO knowledge exchange sessions

These sessions are for those who fulfill the role of SIRO, Board or Audit Committee member, including non-executives. The training provides those with a role in managing information and cyber risk at the most senior level to test their approach and gain new insights from colleagues and experts.

The events are held as small, round table discussions and last for 2.5 hours.

IAO training workshops

These sessions are for IAOs or for those who fulfil a similar information assurance role within the public sector.

The half-day event is comprised of presentations and scenarios and the following topics are covered:

  • the nature of the SIRO/IAO role, responsibility and accountability
  • leading and fostering a mature information handling culture
  • sources of information risk
  • managing an information loss incident
  • the cyber threat
  • staff security and the insider threat

It is highly recommended that all attendees first complete the Protecting Information Level 3 e-learning package accessed via Civil Service Learning (CSL) before attending the half-day training session. This package was created specifically for SIROs and provides a valuable contextual overview and basic grounding in information assurance, roles and responsibilities, information risk management and the first steps in managing an information loss incident.

Please note: access to CSL is limited to UK civil servants only. Therefore, if you experience difficulty registering or are unsure if your organisation has subscribed, please visit the CSL website or contact enquiries@cslearning.gsi.gov.uk.

For those public and third sector organisations and associated delivery partners who cannot subscribe to CSL, please contact IATraining@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk where you will be provided with further guidance on how to access Protecting Information.

Training and events

Training

SIRO knowledge exchange sessions

  • Thursday 11 July 2013 (morning)
  • Tuesday 24 September 2013 (morning)
  • Thursday 21 November 2013 (afternoon)
  • Thursday 23 January 2014 (afternoon)
  • Tuesday 4 March 2014 (morning)

IAO training workshops

  • Tuesday 18 June 2013
  • Tuesday 15 October 2013
  • Tuesday 4 February 2014

You can use the booking form to reserve your place at any of our training sessions.

Online E-Learning

  • Protecting Information Level 3
  • RFI - If you work in central government you can access this training via CSL. If you work in local government you can access the training via the Cabinet Office here. 

Events

  • Civil Service Live 2013, 1-3 July

Location

SIRO knowledge exchange sessions

The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG. See a map of the location

IAO training workshops

Event location to be announced.

Duration

  • SIRO knowledge exchange sessions: 2.5 hours (9:30 - 12:00 or 13:30 - 16:00)
  • IAO training workshops: half-day (13:15 - 17:15)

Course code

  • SIRO - For SIRO knowledge exchange sessions
  • IAO - For IAO training workshops

Booking form

Details and contact

Costs

The course is free of charge.

Booking

To reserve a place on the course, please complete the online booking form.

Contact

Enquiries should be sent to: IATraining@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk 

News

SIRO newsletter - Spring 2013 (PDF, 2.95Mb)

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