LONDON, October 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Compliance requirements and security standards vary from organisation to organisation, but information security and data loss has become an embarrassing reoccurrence for many well known firms in the last 6 months. E-learning ensures all private and public sector organisations can train staff in Information Security and Data Protection.

Absolutely Training, a leading online e-learning provider in partnership with CIO have created a unique training package designed to help organisations train staff in all areas of Information Security.

Key Subjects included within the course modules are: - What is Information Security? - Data Protection - The rise of identity theft, fraud and electronic threats - Using Personal & Corporate Systems Safely - Physical Security

Absolutely Training understand that Information security has become a major issue for many private and public sector organisations, especially those keeping customer and business information on record. Absolutely's Information Security and Data Protection training is designed to be suitable for all levels of staff and provides interactive examples with engaging content.

James Mather, CIO Director said "We are very excited to be putting CIO Consulting's content into Absolutely Training's cutting edge online delivery platform. The foundation course which our partnership has produced should be a core element of any government organisation or professional firm's Information Security training programme. Use of this course will help our clients demonstrate to customers, staff and the authorities, that they are treating Information Security with the upmost seriousness."

Paul Fegan, Chief Executive of Absolutely Training, added, "All the courses encompass Absolutely's approach to delivering up-to date and highly relevant courses for existing and new businesses. Security and Data Protection are an integral part of any risk mitigation strategy in today's business world and Absolutely Training are proud to be providing a wide range of organisations with a full training solution."

A Public Sector focused version of the course including expanded sections relating to legislation relevant to public sector organisations is also available. The course includes Public Sector detailed content on the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) and the Computer Misuse Act (CMA).

Training Managers can find out more and see course content at:

http://www.absolutelytraining.com/informationsecurity

Notes to editors:

As one of the UK's fastest growing training companies, Absolutely Training provides training courses, training software and consultancy to help businesses educate their staff quickly and efficiently. Absolutely tests over 150,000 employees each year in a wide range of Compliance, HR and Financial modules.

Absolutely Training currently partners with many of the UK's best known trade bodies such as the BBA, CML and the ifs. Absolutely supplies businesses with dynamic and interactive training courses, training software, online systems and consultancy.

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