Protection of Information Assets: Information Asset Security and Control
Data breaches cost organisations millions—and your role in protecting information assets is critical. This course cuts through the noise to teach you practical security controls and asset classification frameworks that actually prevent incidents. You’ll leave knowing how to audit, classify, and defend your organisation’s most valuable digital property.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for security professionals, IT managers, and compliance officers who need hands-on asset protection skills without theoretical fluff. The 3.5-hour format is efficient but assumes baseline cybersecurity awareness—complete beginners may want foundational context first.
What This Course Covers
You’ll explore the full lifecycle of information asset management: classification methodologies, access control implementation, vulnerability assessment, and incident response protocols. The course emphasises practical controls—encryption standards, authentication mechanisms, audit logging—paired with real-world scenarios from Kevin Henry’s industry experience. Expect to work through sandboxed environments where you’ll configure security policies and evaluate control effectiveness.
The second half focuses on compliance integration and risk quantification. You’ll learn how to map controls to frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST), conduct asset inventories, and communicate security posture to stakeholders. By the end, you’ll have a repeatable methodology for identifying which assets matter most and which controls deliver measurable risk reduction.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts: Need practical asset classification and control verification skills to strengthen incident response and threat hunting workflows.
- IT and infrastructure managers: Responsible for implementing security policies across systems; this course bridges technical controls and business risk language.
- Compliance and risk professionals: Seeking to translate regulatory requirements (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) into actionable asset protection strategies.
May not suit:
- Absolute cybersecurity beginners: The course assumes familiarity with basic security concepts; you’ll struggle without prior exposure to authentication, encryption, or access control fundamentals.
- Developers focused on application security: This is organisational asset management, not secure coding or OWASP; limited direct relevance to AppSec workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Protection of Information Assets: Information Asset Security and Control take?
3 hours 27 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in one or two focused sessions, though hands-on lab time may extend that depending on your depth of exploration.
Do I need prior cybersecurity experience?
Yes—this assumes you understand basic security concepts like access control, encryption, and authentication. If you’re new to security, start with Pluralsight’s foundational cybersecurity courses first.
Will this course prepare me for a certification?
It covers knowledge relevant to CISSP, CISM, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exams, but isn’t a dedicated exam prep course. Use it as a practical foundation alongside certification-specific study materials.
Are there hands-on labs included?
Yes. Pluralsight includes sandboxed environments where you’ll configure controls, classify assets, and evaluate security policies in realistic scenarios.
Course by Kevin Henry on Pluralsight. Duration: 3h 27m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
