Data security training to protect data, brand – and keep out of the media spotlight
News Release - 19th October 2009
A leading UK university and elearning company have paired up to create an online training course to instruct staff how to protect electronically stored data more effectively.
Durham University and Marshall ACM have produced a 45-minute online course covering Records Management/Information Security/Data protection and Freedom of Information. Not only is the course available for all Durham University staff, it is also available for other organisations to help ensure responsible business continuity.
The elearning course aims to help staff to understand the risks and take precautionary measures to secure sensitive data. It includes legal implications, principles of effective record management, as well as how to sensibly apply the knowledge into every day work activities.
Mark Crabtree, Assistant Director of HR at Durham University, explains, "Information security is fundamental to business continuity and the protection of an organisation's reputation. Not least, it also aids compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
"For us, it's more than procedural. We want to ensure we have the right systems in place to support staff and to ensure that everyone is aware of their responsibilities in managing and handling information. Many of the university's staff are electing to take the course to thoroughly understand the risks and then take precautionary measures."
David Marshall, CEO of Marshall ACM, adds, "No individual would ever want to be responsible for the loss of data or for the next bad headline. Far too many organisations have suffered extremely negative publicity in this way, so this is a route to help employees learn about effective data and IT security".
More information is available on the Marshall ACM website. www.marshallacm.co.uk
Marshall ACM delivers a managed e-learning service to over 220 organisations across the public and private sector in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It can be contacted via its website www.marshallacm.co.uk, by calling +44 (0)845 123 3909 or emailing contactus@marshallacm.co.uk.
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For press information, contact: Kay Phelps, The PR Department for Marshall ACM, T: + 44 1932 789524; M: + 44 7710 043244; or kay.phelps@theprdepartment.net
About Marshall ACM
Set up in 2002 by David Marshall, formerly Head of Research at Penna Consulting, Marshall ACM has 220 public and private sector organisations using its online training making it an established leader in e-diversity training. It focuses on quality, speed and innovation and demonstrates value to clients over a sustained period of time. It is based in Southwark, in the heart of London, working all over the UK and increasingly internationally. www.marshallacm.co.uk
About Durham University
Durham University is a world-class university in two locations: in the city of Durham and Queen's Campus in Stockton. In both locations the University is engaged in:
- high-quality research-led teaching and learning
- world class research
- advanced research and partnership with business
- regional and community partnerships and initiatives
- services for conferences, events and visitor accommodation.
The University is collegiate, with colleges providing residential, social and welfare facilities for their student members, and creating a sense of community for staff and students together. Its academic teaching and research programmes are delivered through departments contained within three faculties: Arts and Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences and Health. http://www.dur.ac.uk/
To find out more about the courses, discuss pricing, or arrange a demonstration, 