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Online workshop covers the role of information security officers
An online workshop about the role of information security officers is scheduled for December 2 and 3, 2026.
It is aimed at people who already hold the role, people who may take it on, and managers setting up or overseeing such roles.
Information security officers help protect sensitive data and reduce security risks.
The workshop will cover their duties, responsibilities, authority, skills and links with others inside and outside an organization.
It will also explain how the role can fit into an information security management system, including one based on ISO 27001.
The sessions will run on two mornings from 9:00 to 12:30 and will include practical examples and discussion.
An early-booking discount of 10% is available until November 4, 2026.
Heise announced an online workshop about the role and responsibilities of information security officers.
The workshop will cover the officer’s duties, authority, skills and place within an organisation.
It will also explain how an information security management system based on ISO 27001 can provide a framework for the role.
The interactive workshop is scheduled for two mornings in December 2026 and will include practical examples and discussion.
It is aimed at current or prospective information security officers and managers involved in establishing or understanding such structures.
- Who
- Heise is promoting the workshop, led by cybersecurity consultants Viktor Rechel and Ann-Kathrin Rechel.
- What
- An interactive online workshop about the tasks, responsibilities and requirements of information security officers.
- When
- December 2–3, 2026, from 09:00 to 12:30 each day.
- Where
- Online.
- Why
- To help participants understand the role and put it into practice, including the organisational conditions needed for it to work effectively.
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Heise published the workshop announcement.
The stated deadline for the 10% early-bird discount.
The online workshop is scheduled to take place.
- Workshop dates
- December 2–3, 2026
- Format
- Online workshop over two mornings
- Daily hours
- 09:00–12:30
- Early-bird discount
- 10% through November 4, 2026
- Trainers
- Viktor Rechel and Ann-Kathrin Rechel, cybersecurity consultants at secuvera GmbH
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