Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with ISM Implementation Training
As highlighted in the Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023–2024, cybercrime remains a significant threat to Australian businesses, with attacks targeting critical infrastructure and causing financial losses across sectors. To combat these challenges, the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) offers a comprehensive framework for securing systems and mitigating risks.
Vital Learning Edge is proud to offer the ISM Implementation Assessment & Preparation course, designed to equip professionals with the skills to implement ISM controls effectively and align their organisations with the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) recommendations.
Why Choose ISM Training Now?
1. Evolving Threat Landscape
The report highlights:
- A rise in sophisticated attacks targeting critical sectors like energy, transport, and water.
- Increased financial losses, with small businesses reporting average losses of $50,000 per incident.
ISM Benefit: Implementing ISM controls ensures robust protection against phishing, brute-force attacks, and exploitation of vulnerabilities, safeguarding your critical infrastructure and systems.
2. Addressing State-Sponsored Threats
State actors are evolving their tactics, preparing for disruptive operations beyond espionage.
ISM Training Focus: Learn how to implement advanced controls that detect and defend against state-sponsored cyber activities, ensuring your organisation’s resilience against nation-state threats.
3. Compliance and Industry Standards
The Australian Government is investing billions to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses. Organisations must demonstrate compliance with ISM guidelines to remain competitive and secure government contracts.
ISM Training Solution: Our course prepares you to assess your organisation’s current security posture and align with ISM requirements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
What You’ll Gain from Our ISM Course
- Comprehensive Understanding of ISM Controls
Learn to apply baseline security measures to safeguard information and systems. - Assessment and Preparation Skills
Gain hands-on experience assessing your organisation’s current ISM compliance and identifying gaps. - Implementation Strategies
Master strategies to implement ISM controls effectively, including the Essential Eight and risk management frameworks. - Tailored to Australian Standards
Unlike generic cybersecurity training, this course focuses on the unique requirements of the Australian Government’s ISM and ACSC recommendations.
Who Should Attend?
- IT Managers and Security Professionals seeking to enhance organisational security.
- Government agency staff tasked with implementing ISM compliance.
- Small and medium businesses aiming to protect their assets and meet compliance standards.
- IRAP Assessors or those working towards becoming an IRAP assessor
Secure Your Spot Today
With cyber threats on the rise, now is the time to invest in training that empowers your team to defend against evolving risks.
Learn how to implement, assess, and prepare for ISM compliance with Vital Learning Edge.