TRAINING

Information Security & Data Breach Management

Strengthen your security practices and respond to data breaches with confidence.

Duration

Half day

Format

Online

Level

Intermediate

CPD Points

3

Price

£195 + VAT

Course Overview

Are you prepared to manage data security risks and respond effectively to breaches?

This CPD-accredited, half-day intermediate course explores the relationship between data protection legislation and information security. You’ll learn how the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 underpin security obligations, discover key technical terms and measures, and understand how to respond to data breaches, including reporting obligations to the ICO.

Through practical insights, this course helps you develop effective breach response strategies, understand security principles, and build organisational awareness of data protection risks.

2026 Dates:

  • 7 May (9:30am-1pm)
  • 15 October (9:30am-1pm)

Further dates potentially available by request – contact us now!

Learning Objectives

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

Understand security principles
  • Understand the UK GDPR Security Principle.
  • Recognise the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity (CIA) triad.
  • Identify different types of technical, physical, and operational security measures.
  • Describe key technical terms.
  • Describe the aims of disaster recovery and business continuity.
  • Recognise what constitutes a data breach.
  • Know how to assess an incident.
  • Describe when to report to the ICO and the timescales for reporting.
  • Consider how to handle breaches by data processors.
  • Discuss different methods for awareness raising within organisations.
  • Understand the requirements of compliant record keeping.

Participant Feedback

“I felt confident by the end that I could go back to my organisation and speak coherently on the subject.”

Kate Parr, South West Heritage Trust, Training Participant 2025

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Data protection officers and leads
  • IT, cyber security, and risk management professionals
  • Records managers and compliance teams
  • Anyone responsible for responding to data breaches

What’s Included

What You'll Leave With

You’ll leave this course with a clear understanding of your organisation’s security responsibilities, how to manage data breaches, and how to strengthen internal awareness and compliance with data protection laws.

Course Overview Video

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Intermediate Certifications

Intermediate courses are for participants with a solid understanding of the topic, offering a deeper dive into specific areas through practical exercises, examples, and case studies.

Advanced Certifications

Advanced courses are designed for participants who want to build on their existing knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of how to implement and manage complex requirements effectively.

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