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Published inJun 2023
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ISBN-139781803248158
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Hemang Doshi
Hemang Doshi
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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
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Security Awareness Training and Programs

Automated controls alone cannot prevent or detect security incidents. Knowledge, experience, and awareness on the part of employees play a key role in mitigating information security risks. Security awareness programs are crucial in IT risk management.

Employees should be educated about various aspects of security events to minimize their impact. Security awareness programs should include the dos and don’ts regarding password frameworks, email usage, internet usage, social engineering, and other relevant factors.

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Security awareness training should be provided to all employees and contractual staff irrespective of their job functions, designations, or authority. All employees within the organization should be aware of security requirements.

For job functions where critical data is processed or critical assets are handled, enhanced training should be provided. OS configuration, programmers, network engineers, job...

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CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide - Second Edition
Published in: Jun 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803248158

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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
Read more about Hemang Doshi