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Government & Public-Sector Security · Information & Cyber

Protection of Sensitive Information

How sensitive official information is classified, handled, stored, transmitted, shared and destroyed — covering both physical documents and digital records, and the everyday habits that most often cause disclosure.

Intermediate 7 hours

Learning objectives

  • Apply handling rules appropriate to information sensitivity
  • Protect information in transit, in meetings and when working remotely
  • Share information lawfully on a need-to-know basis
  • Respond correctly to a suspected disclosure

Course modules

  1. 01Classification and handling principles
  2. 02Physical document security and clear-desk discipline
  3. 03Digital storage, transmission and removable media
  4. 04Meetings, remote work and travel
  5. 05Lawful sharing and third-party disclosure
  6. 06Breach identification and response

Assessment and certification

Handling-scenario assessment with a 75% pass mark.

Certificate of Completion issued on successful assessment.

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