Duration 3 Days – 21 hrs.
Overview
The ISO 27001 Training Course is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements, implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27001 standard. The course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to establish, implement, maintain, and improve information security controls to protect organizational information assets.
Participants will learn how to conduct risk assessments, develop security policies, implement Annex A controls, perform internal audits, manage compliance requirements, and prepare for ISO 27001 certification audits. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical workshops and real-world case studies.
Objectives
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.
- Establish and implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Conduct information security risk assessments and risk treatment activities.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A.
- Monitor, measure, and improve information security performance.
- Prepare for internal and external ISO 27001 audits.
- Support compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Build a culture of information security within the organization.
- Prepare for ISO 27001 Foundation, Internal Auditor, or Lead Implementer certification pathways.
Target Audience
- Information Security Managers
- IT Managers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Risk and Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- ISMS Managers
- Data Protection Officers
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Professionals
- IT Administrators
- Business Process Owners
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of information security concepts
- Familiarity with IT systems and business processes
- Understanding of risk management principles is beneficial
- No prior ISO 27001 experience required
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 27001 and ISMS Fundamentals
Module 1: Introduction to Information Security Management
- Information security fundamentals
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad)
- Information security threats and risks
- Business drivers for information security
Module 2: Understanding ISO/IEC 27001
- Overview of ISO 27001
- Benefits of ISMS implementation
- Structure of the ISO 27001 standard
- High-Level Structure (HLS)
- Relationship with other ISO standards
Module 3: ISMS Requirements
- Organizational context
- Leadership and commitment
- Information security policy
- Roles and responsibilities
- ISMS scope definition
Workshop
- Defining ISMS scope
- Information asset identification
- Stakeholder analysis
Day 2: Risk Management and Security Controls
Module 4: Information Security Risk Management
- Risk assessment methodology
- Asset identification and valuation
- Threat and vulnerability analysis
- Risk evaluation
- Risk treatment planning
Module 5: Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Purpose and structure
- Control selection process
- Justification of controls
- Documentation requirements
Module 6: ISO 27001 Annex A Controls
- Organizational controls
- People controls
- Physical controls
- Technological controls
- Security control implementation
Workshop
- Risk assessment exercise
- Risk treatment planning
- Statement of Applicability development
Day 3: ISMS Operation, Auditing, and Continual Improvement
Module 7: ISMS Operations
- Operational planning and control
- Security awareness and training
- Incident management
- Business continuity considerations
- Documentation management
Module 8: Performance Evaluation and Internal Audit
- Monitoring and measurement
- Key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Internal audit planning
- Audit execution techniques
- Audit reporting
Module 9: Continual Improvement and Certification Process
- Corrective actions
- Nonconformity management
- Management review
- Continuous improvement process
- ISO 27001 certification audit preparation
Workshop
- Internal audit simulation
- Nonconformity assessment
- ISMS improvement planning
Hands-On Workshops and Practical Exercises
Throughout the course, participants will perform:
- ISMS Scope Definition
- Information Asset Inventory Development
- Risk Assessment Workshops
- Risk Treatment Planning
- Statement of Applicability Creation
- Security Control Mapping
- Policy and Procedure Review
- Internal Audit Simulations
- Gap Assessment Activities
- Compliance Review Exercises
- Corrective Action Planning
- ISMS Continuous Improvement Exercises
