Training on Vital Records & Security Management
Learn vital records and security management to protect critical information, ensure compliance, and strengthen business continuity and resilience.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical frameworks required to identify, protect, manage, and secure vital organizational records. Vital records are essential for business continuity, legal compliance, disaster recovery, and institutional resilience. Participants will learn how to classify critical records, implement protection strategies, strengthen access controls, and integrate vital records management into business continuity and risk management plans.
The course strengthens organizational preparedness by ensuring that critical information remains protected, accessible, and secure during emergencies and disruptions.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Records and Information Managers
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Registry and Archives Officers
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Risk and Compliance Officers
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Internal Auditors
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ICT and Security Personnel
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Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Teams
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Public Sector and Corporate Administrators
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Identify and classify vital records within their organization
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Develop and implement vital records protection strategies
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Apply physical and digital security controls
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Integrate vital records into disaster recovery and business continuity plans
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Strengthen compliance and risk mitigation frameworks
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Establish monitoring and audit mechanisms for records security
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Vital Records Management
- Definition and categories of vital records
- Legal, regulatory, and operational importance
- Risk exposure associated with poor management
- Case Study: Operational shutdown due to missing critical documents
- Practical: Identifying vital records within a sample organization
Module 2: Classification & Risk Assessment
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Prioritization of essential records
- Threat identification and vulnerability analysis
- Case Study: Data loss following natural disaster
- Practical: Conducting a vital records risk assessment
Module 3: Security Controls & Protection Measures
- Physical security safeguards
- Digital security and encryption
- Access controls and audit trails
- Case Study: Unauthorized access to sensitive contracts
- Practical: Designing a security control matrix
Module 4: Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Backup strategies and redundancy planning
- Offsite storage and cloud solutions
- Integration with business continuity plans
- Case Study: System failure impacting regulatory reporting
- Practical: Developing a vital records disaster recovery checklist
Module 5: Governance, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Policy development and enforcement
- Compliance monitoring and auditing
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Case Study: Audit findings due to weak records governance
- Practical: Creating a vital records governance framework
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Enhanced skills in identifying and protecting vital records
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Improved understanding of security controls and compliance
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Greater confidence in crisis preparedness and risk management
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Strengthened governance and audit readiness capabilities
Organizational Impact
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Improved business continuity and disaster preparedness
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Reduced legal and operational risks
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Enhanced security of sensitive information
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Stronger compliance and governance frameworks
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Increased stakeholder trust and resilience
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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