The security document project and managing and executing it Course
3 hours, 13 minutes
Course description
Now our security policy project is in progress as we work to create (or update) our documents. We cover the steps, knowledge and skills to create effective information security policies and other governance documents to maximize team value and overcome obstacles. Stages include project kickoff, initial steps and review, drafts and revisions, gaining approval for the documents and distributing them, and training and ensuring compliance.![](/contentassets/d65de3a5bb034993b7cf1ea5e1eab9f3/prerequisites-graphic.png)
Syllabus
Summary
Video - 00:02:00
Wrapping up our discussion of project management.
Publication, training and implementing phase
Video - 00:12:00
The document is now approved and is a new internal rule. Time to implement it and ensure the organization is aware of it.
Gaining approval and finalizing the documents
Video - 00:14:00
The project is almost complete. Let's get the document approved and finalize it.
Security and technical decisions
Video - 00:06:00
Remember that I'm the law person, not the tech expert, so let's talk tech and security and communicating about that for a few minutes.
Tracking changes within documents and version control
Video - 00:23:00
Tips to track your document versions and changes within them, as well as distributing them.
Reading, writing, technical writing and editing
Video - 00:24:00
A quick primer to improve how you read, write and edit.
Resolving differences of opinion
Video - 00:18:00
People will have different opinions on how to proceed. Let's talk about how to resolve that.
People skills for managing and communicating in the policy project
Video - 00:15:00
Whether we are the team leader, member or follower, it is important to consider the human element.
Review relevant existing internal rules
Video - 00:04:00
We are building or updating a new internal rule, so we need to know what exists.
Starting the project: Project kickoff
Video - 00:06:00
Starting the project right. Some call it a kickoff, I call it the race start.
Review project scope and avoid scope creep
Video - 00:16:00
If we have an approved project, let's stay within the lanes, make sure we complete it and be flexible, but also be wary of increasing scope creep.
Overview of all steps and phases
Video - 00:20:00
Before we discuss each step, I provide an overview in this video.
Project management basics
Video - 00:21:00
We need to manage our document project well to ensure we get it across the finish line and it is the best it can be.
Overview on project management and execution
Video - 00:08:00
An overview of the course, where we dig into the document project and managing its progress.
Project management assessment
Assessment - 8 questions
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