Course Overview
 

Strong information risk leadership is essential to organisational resilience, public trust, and effective governance.

This practical and engaging SIRO Training Programme is designed to equip Senior Information Risk Owners (SIROs) with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead information risk management within health, social care, government and public sector organisations.

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Through real-world examples, interactive discussions and practical exercises, delegates will explore the SIRO role in context, understand common information and cyber security risks, strengthen assurance and accountability arrangements, and develop the tools needed to make confident, risk-based decisions.

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Aligned with NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) requirements and UK GDPR principles, the programme helps SIROs move beyond compliance and develop a resilient, organisation-wide approach to information risk.

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What You'll Learn
 

• The role, responsibilities and accountability of a SIRO

• How to identify, assess and oversee information risk

• Common information governance, cyber security and data protection risks

• The SIRO's role during incidents and major disruptions

• Building resilience at personal, team and organisational level

• Working effectively with Information Asset Owners, Data Protection Officers, Caldicott Guardians and Board members

• Creating a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement

• Practical tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately
   

Who Should Attend?
 

This programme is ideal for:

• Senior Information Risk Owners (SIROs)

• Board Members and Trustees

• Executive and Senior Leaders

• Directors and Heads of Service

• Information Governance Leads

• Senior Managers with responsibility for information risk and assurance

 

Key Benefits

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✔ Strengthen your understanding of the SIRO role

✔ Improve organisational resilience and preparedness

✔ Gain confidence in managing information and cyber risks

✔ Enhance assurance, oversight and governance arrangements

✔ Take away practical tools and actionable next steps

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Strategic. Practical. Confident.

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Join a growing network of SIROs committed to leading information risk effectively, strengthening organisational resilience and building trust through good governance.