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Professional training course · IMCS-029

Information Security Policies and Standards Development

Information security policies and standards set expectations for how people and systems protect information. Policies that are unclear, unrealistic or outdated undermine…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,840Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Information security policies and standards set expectations for how people and systems protect information. Policies that are unclear, unrealistic or outdated undermine security and compliance.

This LLMI course covers policy frameworks, writing security policies, standards and procedures, mapping to frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST, stakeholder consultation, approval and communication, exceptions and policy compliance monitoring. Participants draft key security policies.

The course suits security, compliance and IT governance professionals.

Course Objectives

Design an information security policy framework

Write clear and enforceable security policies

Develop supporting standards and procedures

Map policies to recognised frameworks

Manage exceptions and approvals

Monitor policy compliance

Target Audience

Information security managers

IT governance professionals

Compliance officers

Risk managers

IT auditors

Security consultants

Course Methodology

Writing workshops

Framework mapping exercises

Templates

Case studies

Peer review

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Policy Frameworks
    • Purpose of policies
    • Hierarchy of documents
    • Framework alignment
    • Ownership
    • Common problems
    • Exercise: Policy gap review
  2. 2Day 2: Writing Policies
    • Policy structure
    • Clear language
    • Scope and roles
    • Enforceability
    • Templates
    • Workshop: Drafting a policy
  3. 3Day 3: Standards and Procedures
    • Technical standards
    • Procedures
    • Baselines
    • Guidelines
    • Mapping
    • Exercise: Writing a standard
  4. 4Day 4: Approval and Communication
    • Consultation
    • Approval
    • Communication
    • Awareness
    • Exceptions
    • Case study: Policy rollout
  5. 5Day 5: Compliance and Maintenance
    • Monitoring compliance
    • Metrics
    • Reviews
    • Updates
    • Audits
    • Capstone: Policy set

Dates and fees

21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 20265 days ViennaAustria £4,250per delegate Register
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 20275 days RomeItaly £4,250per delegate Register
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 20275 days GenevaSwitzerland £5,250per delegate Register
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250per delegate Register
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 20275 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200per delegate Register
17MAY 17 - 21 May 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250per delegate Register
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 20275 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200per delegate Register
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 20275 days IstanbulTurkey £2,850per delegate Register
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 20275 days ViennaAustria £4,250per delegate Register
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 20275 days RomeItaly £4,250per delegate Register
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 20275 days Cape TownSouth Africa £2,840per delegate Register
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250per delegate Register
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 20275 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200per delegate Register

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Information Security Policies and Standards Development course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Information Security Policies and Standards Development course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Vienna. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, Rome, Geneva, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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