ISO 27001 Implementation Mastery From Gap Analysis to Certification
You're under pressure. Auditors are circling. Leadership is demanding proof of compliance. And your team is stretched thin, trying to interpret complex standards without a clear roadmap. You know ISO 27001 is critical-it’s not just about ticking boxes, it’s about building real resilience, gaining trust, and unlocking new business opportunities. But right now? It feels like you're navigating a maze blindfolded. What if you had a battle-tested, step-by-step system that transforms confusion into clarity, and uncertainty into confidence? A process so thorough and structured, you could walk into any stakeholder meeting with a complete implementation plan-ready to execute, defend, and scale? The ISO 27001 Implementation Mastery From Gap Analysis to Certification course is that system. It’s designed for professionals like you-Information Security Managers, Compliance Leads, IT Directors, and Risk Officers-who need to deliver a successful ISO 27001 certification within tight timelines and limited resources, without costly consultants or trial-and-error delays. One course participant, Maria K., an Information Security Lead at a mid-sized financial services firm, used this exact framework to go from initial gap assessment to full certification in 4 months. Her board approved the budget because she presented a clear, actionable plan with milestones, risk controls, and resource mapping-all built directly from the course tools. No guesswork. No wasted effort. This course isn’t theory. It’s execution. You’ll build your own ISMS (Information Security Management System) from day one, using live-supported templates, checklists, and process guides that align 100% with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. By the end, you won’t just understand the standard-you’ll have a fully documented, auditor-ready system. You’ll walk away with more than knowledge. You’ll earn a globally recognised Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service-a credential that signals deep expertise and differentiates you in a competitive market. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Learn on Your Terms: Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device
This course is self-paced, with immediate online access upon enrollment. No fixed schedules, no mandatory attendance, no delays. You decide when and where to learn-whether that’s a quiet hour before work or during a business trip. Typical learners complete the core implementation framework in 6–8 weeks, with many applying critical components to their organisation within the first 10 days. Real results, fast. Once enrolled, you’ll gain lifetime access to all course materials, including all future updates at no additional cost. As ISO 27001 evolves, your knowledge stays current-automatically, seamlessly. Designed for Global Professionals
Access is 24/7 from any country, and the platform is fully mobile-friendly. Whether you’re on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone, your progress syncs in real time. You’ll never lose momentum. Expert Guidance, Not Just Content
You’re not alone. Throughout the course, you’ll receive direct instructor support through structured feedback pathways and guidance channels. Our lead facilitators are ISO 27001 lead auditors with over 15 years of implementation experience across finance, healthcare, tech, and government sectors. Proven Results, Real Credibility
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is recognised by employers and auditors worldwide, enhancing your professional standing and opening doors to higher-responsibility roles, consulting opportunities, and certification audit participation. Transparent, Upfront Pricing – No Hidden Fees
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We offer a full money-back guarantee. If you find the course doesn’t meet your expectations within the first 14 days, simply request a refund. No questions, no friction. Instant Confirmation, Structured Access Delivery
After enrolment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access credentials and detailed onboarding instructions will be delivered separately once your course materials are prepared-ensuring everything is ready for a seamless start. This Works Even If…
- You’ve never led an ISO 27001 project before
- Your organisation has no prior compliance frameworks in place
- You’re balancing this with a full-time role
- You’re working with limited budget or stakeholder resistance
This course has already empowered Information Officers in startups, healthcare providers, SaaS companies, and multinational corporations to implement ISO 27001 successfully-even with minimal internal resources. The tools are practical. The methodology is proven. The results are consistent. You’re not buying information. You’re buying certainty, confidence, and career leverage-all protected by a risk-free guarantee.
Module 1: Foundations of ISO 27001 and the ISMS Framework - Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and its global significance
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Exploring ISO 27001’s risk-based approach to information security
- Core principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
- Overview of Annex A controls and their relationship to ISO 27001 clauses
- Differences between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
- Understanding the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in ISMS context
- The role of leadership and top management commitment
- Defining the ISMS scope and boundaries
- Identifying internal and external context factors affecting security
- Stakeholder identification and security requirements mapping
- How regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) integrates with ISO 27001
- Key terminology and definitions used throughout the standard
- Understanding the certification process lifecycle
- Preparing for auditor expectations and evidence requirements
Module 2: Gap Analysis and Readiness Assessment - Conducting a preliminary organisational maturity assessment
- Using the ISO 27001 Gap Analysis Toolkit
- Mapping existing policies and procedures to ISO 27001 clauses
- Evaluating current control implementation levels
- Identifying missing documentation and procedural gaps
- Assessing technical, physical, and administrative control coverage
- Scoring maturity using a 5-level readiness scale
- Engaging stakeholders in gap validation sessions
- Prioritising gaps based on risk exposure and business impact
- Creating a Gap Heatmap for executive reporting
- Documenting findings in a formal Gap Analysis Report
- Defining success metrics for gap closure
- Setting realistic timelines for remediation actions
- Establishing ownership for each gap resolution
- Integrating findings into the ISMS implementation roadmap
Module 3: Leadership, Policy, and Governance Setup - Building the Information Security Policy with executive approval
- Defining roles and responsibilities in the ISMS governance model
- Establishing the Information Security Steering Committee
- Developing a policy on risk assessment and treatment
- Creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft
- Formalising top management’s commitment through policy sign-off
- Defining information security objectives and KPIs
- Setting up a governance calendar for management reviews
- Documenting decision-making authority for security exceptions
- Creating a roles and responsibilities matrix (RACI)
- Developing an ISMS policy communication plan
- Ensuring policy alignment with business strategy and risk appetite
- Establishing a change management process for policy updates
- Linking ISMS governance to existing corporate governance frameworks
- Creating a central ISMS documentation repository structure
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodology - Selecting the appropriate risk assessment methodology (ISO 27005)
- Defining asset classification and inventory processes
- Identifying asset owners and custodians
- Assigning asset value based on business criticality
- Identifying threats and threat actors relevant to your context
- Documenting vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology
- Calculating likelihood and impact using a 5x5 risk matrix
- Establishing risk acceptance, mitigation, transfer, and avoidance criteria
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment techniques
- Generating the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls from Annex A to identified risks
- Justifying control inclusion or exclusion in the SoA
- Involving business unit heads in risk validation workshops
- Documenting risk assessment assumptions and limitations
- Setting up a periodic risk reassessment schedule
Module 5: Building the Statement of Applicability (SoA) - Understanding the legal and certification requirements of the SoA
- Populating all 93 controls from Annex A with justification
- Drafting clear implementation status for each control
- Writing control exclusions with strong, auditable rationale
- Aligning control justifications with risk assessment findings
- Using a standardised SoA template for certification readiness
- Obtaining cross-functional sign-off on the SoA
- Version controlling the SoA throughout the project
- Preparing the SoA for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Handling auditor queries on control applicability
- Updating the SoA during ISMS changes or scope expansion
- Linking the SoA to policy, procedures, and evidence
- Creating an SoA cross-reference matrix
- Training auditors and internal reviewers on SoA interpretation
- Using the SoA as a communication and awareness tool
Module 6: Policy and Procedure Development - Creating mandatory policies required by ISO 27001
- Developing the Access Control Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Creating the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Drafting the Information Security Incident Management Policy
- Building the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Developing the Change Management Policy
- Creating the Supplier Security Policy
- Writing the Physical and Environmental Security Policy
- Drafting the BYOD and Remote Work Policy
- Establishing the Media Handling and Disposal Policy
- Creating the Password Management Policy
- Building the Encryption Policy
- Developing the Logging and Monitoring Policy
- Writing the Vulnerability Management Policy
- Drafting the Secure Development Policy
Module 7: Control Implementation and Operationalisation - Deploying technical controls: Firewalls, SIEM, EDR
- Configuring access controls and role-based permissions
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardening operating systems and network devices
- Setting up endpoint detection and response tools
- Implementing database activity monitoring
- Activating email security and phishing protection
- Enforcing full disk encryption on devices
- Installing network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
- Configuring secure backup and restore processes
- Establishing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Implementing secure remote access via VPN or ZTNA
- Conducting secure configuration reviews (CIS benchmarks)
- Operationalising patch management processes
- Deploying DLP (Data Loss Prevention) tools
Module 8: People, Awareness, and Training - Designing an ISO 27001 compliance training programme
- Creating role-specific security awareness modules
- Developing phishing simulation exercises
- Conducting mandatory onboarding training
- Delivering annual refresher training
- Tracking training completion and compliance
- Creating engaging awareness content (emails, posters, videos)
- Measuring training effectiveness with post-test assessments
- Establishing a security champion network
- Reporting training metrics to management
- Drafting the security awareness policy
- Handling non-compliance through disciplinary processes
- Integrating security into performance reviews
- Creating a positive security culture roadmap
- Using gamification to boost engagement
Module 9: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning the internal audit schedule and calendar
- Selecting and training internal auditors
- Creating internal audit checklists for ISO 27001 clauses
- Writing audit test scripts for Annex A controls
- Conducting document review and evidence sampling
- Identifying non-conformities and recording findings
- Distinguishing between major and minor non-conformities
- Drafting internal audit reports with executive summaries
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking CAR closure with root cause analysis
- Preparing for the Management Review Meeting
- Agenda development for management review
- Presenting key ISMS performance indicators
- Reporting on risk status, audit results, and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrating continual improvement to leadership
Module 10: Certification Audit Preparation - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Preparing the Stage 1 documentation review submission
- Creating the certification audit evidence pack
- Organising the document repository for auditor access
- Storyboarding the audit walkthrough
- Preparing staff for interview questions
- Conducting a pre-audit mock audit
- Writing concise and auditor-friendly evidence descriptions
- Highlighting control implementation maturity
- Anticipating common auditor objections
- Developing a single source of truth for all evidence
- Creating an audit command centre and war room
- Assigning audit response roles and escalation paths
- Preparing post-audit action plans
Module 11: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit Execution - What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation
Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Post-Certification - Establishing a continual improvement process (PDCA)
- Monitoring ISMS performance with KPIs and dashboards
- Analysing incident trends and near misses
- Updating controls based on audit findings and changes
- Conducting periodic risk reassessments
- Reviewing and updating the Statement of Applicability
- Managing scope changes and system expansions
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2)
- Preparing for surveillance audits
- Handling certification body communication
- Using certification as a competitive differentiator
- Marketing ISO 27001 status to clients and partners
- Train-the-trainer model for new employee onboarding
- Scaling the ISMS across subsidiaries or regions
- Building an internal ISO 27001 consultancy capability
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and its global significance
- Understanding the purpose and benefits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Exploring ISO 27001’s risk-based approach to information security
- Core principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
- Overview of Annex A controls and their relationship to ISO 27001 clauses
- Differences between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
- Understanding the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in ISMS context
- The role of leadership and top management commitment
- Defining the ISMS scope and boundaries
- Identifying internal and external context factors affecting security
- Stakeholder identification and security requirements mapping
- How regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) integrates with ISO 27001
- Key terminology and definitions used throughout the standard
- Understanding the certification process lifecycle
- Preparing for auditor expectations and evidence requirements
Module 2: Gap Analysis and Readiness Assessment - Conducting a preliminary organisational maturity assessment
- Using the ISO 27001 Gap Analysis Toolkit
- Mapping existing policies and procedures to ISO 27001 clauses
- Evaluating current control implementation levels
- Identifying missing documentation and procedural gaps
- Assessing technical, physical, and administrative control coverage
- Scoring maturity using a 5-level readiness scale
- Engaging stakeholders in gap validation sessions
- Prioritising gaps based on risk exposure and business impact
- Creating a Gap Heatmap for executive reporting
- Documenting findings in a formal Gap Analysis Report
- Defining success metrics for gap closure
- Setting realistic timelines for remediation actions
- Establishing ownership for each gap resolution
- Integrating findings into the ISMS implementation roadmap
Module 3: Leadership, Policy, and Governance Setup - Building the Information Security Policy with executive approval
- Defining roles and responsibilities in the ISMS governance model
- Establishing the Information Security Steering Committee
- Developing a policy on risk assessment and treatment
- Creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft
- Formalising top management’s commitment through policy sign-off
- Defining information security objectives and KPIs
- Setting up a governance calendar for management reviews
- Documenting decision-making authority for security exceptions
- Creating a roles and responsibilities matrix (RACI)
- Developing an ISMS policy communication plan
- Ensuring policy alignment with business strategy and risk appetite
- Establishing a change management process for policy updates
- Linking ISMS governance to existing corporate governance frameworks
- Creating a central ISMS documentation repository structure
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodology - Selecting the appropriate risk assessment methodology (ISO 27005)
- Defining asset classification and inventory processes
- Identifying asset owners and custodians
- Assigning asset value based on business criticality
- Identifying threats and threat actors relevant to your context
- Documenting vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology
- Calculating likelihood and impact using a 5x5 risk matrix
- Establishing risk acceptance, mitigation, transfer, and avoidance criteria
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment techniques
- Generating the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls from Annex A to identified risks
- Justifying control inclusion or exclusion in the SoA
- Involving business unit heads in risk validation workshops
- Documenting risk assessment assumptions and limitations
- Setting up a periodic risk reassessment schedule
Module 5: Building the Statement of Applicability (SoA) - Understanding the legal and certification requirements of the SoA
- Populating all 93 controls from Annex A with justification
- Drafting clear implementation status for each control
- Writing control exclusions with strong, auditable rationale
- Aligning control justifications with risk assessment findings
- Using a standardised SoA template for certification readiness
- Obtaining cross-functional sign-off on the SoA
- Version controlling the SoA throughout the project
- Preparing the SoA for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Handling auditor queries on control applicability
- Updating the SoA during ISMS changes or scope expansion
- Linking the SoA to policy, procedures, and evidence
- Creating an SoA cross-reference matrix
- Training auditors and internal reviewers on SoA interpretation
- Using the SoA as a communication and awareness tool
Module 6: Policy and Procedure Development - Creating mandatory policies required by ISO 27001
- Developing the Access Control Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Creating the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Drafting the Information Security Incident Management Policy
- Building the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Developing the Change Management Policy
- Creating the Supplier Security Policy
- Writing the Physical and Environmental Security Policy
- Drafting the BYOD and Remote Work Policy
- Establishing the Media Handling and Disposal Policy
- Creating the Password Management Policy
- Building the Encryption Policy
- Developing the Logging and Monitoring Policy
- Writing the Vulnerability Management Policy
- Drafting the Secure Development Policy
Module 7: Control Implementation and Operationalisation - Deploying technical controls: Firewalls, SIEM, EDR
- Configuring access controls and role-based permissions
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardening operating systems and network devices
- Setting up endpoint detection and response tools
- Implementing database activity monitoring
- Activating email security and phishing protection
- Enforcing full disk encryption on devices
- Installing network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
- Configuring secure backup and restore processes
- Establishing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Implementing secure remote access via VPN or ZTNA
- Conducting secure configuration reviews (CIS benchmarks)
- Operationalising patch management processes
- Deploying DLP (Data Loss Prevention) tools
Module 8: People, Awareness, and Training - Designing an ISO 27001 compliance training programme
- Creating role-specific security awareness modules
- Developing phishing simulation exercises
- Conducting mandatory onboarding training
- Delivering annual refresher training
- Tracking training completion and compliance
- Creating engaging awareness content (emails, posters, videos)
- Measuring training effectiveness with post-test assessments
- Establishing a security champion network
- Reporting training metrics to management
- Drafting the security awareness policy
- Handling non-compliance through disciplinary processes
- Integrating security into performance reviews
- Creating a positive security culture roadmap
- Using gamification to boost engagement
Module 9: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning the internal audit schedule and calendar
- Selecting and training internal auditors
- Creating internal audit checklists for ISO 27001 clauses
- Writing audit test scripts for Annex A controls
- Conducting document review and evidence sampling
- Identifying non-conformities and recording findings
- Distinguishing between major and minor non-conformities
- Drafting internal audit reports with executive summaries
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking CAR closure with root cause analysis
- Preparing for the Management Review Meeting
- Agenda development for management review
- Presenting key ISMS performance indicators
- Reporting on risk status, audit results, and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrating continual improvement to leadership
Module 10: Certification Audit Preparation - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Preparing the Stage 1 documentation review submission
- Creating the certification audit evidence pack
- Organising the document repository for auditor access
- Storyboarding the audit walkthrough
- Preparing staff for interview questions
- Conducting a pre-audit mock audit
- Writing concise and auditor-friendly evidence descriptions
- Highlighting control implementation maturity
- Anticipating common auditor objections
- Developing a single source of truth for all evidence
- Creating an audit command centre and war room
- Assigning audit response roles and escalation paths
- Preparing post-audit action plans
Module 11: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit Execution - What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation
Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Post-Certification - Establishing a continual improvement process (PDCA)
- Monitoring ISMS performance with KPIs and dashboards
- Analysing incident trends and near misses
- Updating controls based on audit findings and changes
- Conducting periodic risk reassessments
- Reviewing and updating the Statement of Applicability
- Managing scope changes and system expansions
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2)
- Preparing for surveillance audits
- Handling certification body communication
- Using certification as a competitive differentiator
- Marketing ISO 27001 status to clients and partners
- Train-the-trainer model for new employee onboarding
- Scaling the ISMS across subsidiaries or regions
- Building an internal ISO 27001 consultancy capability
- Building the Information Security Policy with executive approval
- Defining roles and responsibilities in the ISMS governance model
- Establishing the Information Security Steering Committee
- Developing a policy on risk assessment and treatment
- Creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft
- Formalising top management’s commitment through policy sign-off
- Defining information security objectives and KPIs
- Setting up a governance calendar for management reviews
- Documenting decision-making authority for security exceptions
- Creating a roles and responsibilities matrix (RACI)
- Developing an ISMS policy communication plan
- Ensuring policy alignment with business strategy and risk appetite
- Establishing a change management process for policy updates
- Linking ISMS governance to existing corporate governance frameworks
- Creating a central ISMS documentation repository structure
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodology - Selecting the appropriate risk assessment methodology (ISO 27005)
- Defining asset classification and inventory processes
- Identifying asset owners and custodians
- Assigning asset value based on business criticality
- Identifying threats and threat actors relevant to your context
- Documenting vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology
- Calculating likelihood and impact using a 5x5 risk matrix
- Establishing risk acceptance, mitigation, transfer, and avoidance criteria
- Using qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessment techniques
- Generating the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls from Annex A to identified risks
- Justifying control inclusion or exclusion in the SoA
- Involving business unit heads in risk validation workshops
- Documenting risk assessment assumptions and limitations
- Setting up a periodic risk reassessment schedule
Module 5: Building the Statement of Applicability (SoA) - Understanding the legal and certification requirements of the SoA
- Populating all 93 controls from Annex A with justification
- Drafting clear implementation status for each control
- Writing control exclusions with strong, auditable rationale
- Aligning control justifications with risk assessment findings
- Using a standardised SoA template for certification readiness
- Obtaining cross-functional sign-off on the SoA
- Version controlling the SoA throughout the project
- Preparing the SoA for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Handling auditor queries on control applicability
- Updating the SoA during ISMS changes or scope expansion
- Linking the SoA to policy, procedures, and evidence
- Creating an SoA cross-reference matrix
- Training auditors and internal reviewers on SoA interpretation
- Using the SoA as a communication and awareness tool
Module 6: Policy and Procedure Development - Creating mandatory policies required by ISO 27001
- Developing the Access Control Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Creating the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Drafting the Information Security Incident Management Policy
- Building the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Developing the Change Management Policy
- Creating the Supplier Security Policy
- Writing the Physical and Environmental Security Policy
- Drafting the BYOD and Remote Work Policy
- Establishing the Media Handling and Disposal Policy
- Creating the Password Management Policy
- Building the Encryption Policy
- Developing the Logging and Monitoring Policy
- Writing the Vulnerability Management Policy
- Drafting the Secure Development Policy
Module 7: Control Implementation and Operationalisation - Deploying technical controls: Firewalls, SIEM, EDR
- Configuring access controls and role-based permissions
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardening operating systems and network devices
- Setting up endpoint detection and response tools
- Implementing database activity monitoring
- Activating email security and phishing protection
- Enforcing full disk encryption on devices
- Installing network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
- Configuring secure backup and restore processes
- Establishing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Implementing secure remote access via VPN or ZTNA
- Conducting secure configuration reviews (CIS benchmarks)
- Operationalising patch management processes
- Deploying DLP (Data Loss Prevention) tools
Module 8: People, Awareness, and Training - Designing an ISO 27001 compliance training programme
- Creating role-specific security awareness modules
- Developing phishing simulation exercises
- Conducting mandatory onboarding training
- Delivering annual refresher training
- Tracking training completion and compliance
- Creating engaging awareness content (emails, posters, videos)
- Measuring training effectiveness with post-test assessments
- Establishing a security champion network
- Reporting training metrics to management
- Drafting the security awareness policy
- Handling non-compliance through disciplinary processes
- Integrating security into performance reviews
- Creating a positive security culture roadmap
- Using gamification to boost engagement
Module 9: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning the internal audit schedule and calendar
- Selecting and training internal auditors
- Creating internal audit checklists for ISO 27001 clauses
- Writing audit test scripts for Annex A controls
- Conducting document review and evidence sampling
- Identifying non-conformities and recording findings
- Distinguishing between major and minor non-conformities
- Drafting internal audit reports with executive summaries
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking CAR closure with root cause analysis
- Preparing for the Management Review Meeting
- Agenda development for management review
- Presenting key ISMS performance indicators
- Reporting on risk status, audit results, and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrating continual improvement to leadership
Module 10: Certification Audit Preparation - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Preparing the Stage 1 documentation review submission
- Creating the certification audit evidence pack
- Organising the document repository for auditor access
- Storyboarding the audit walkthrough
- Preparing staff for interview questions
- Conducting a pre-audit mock audit
- Writing concise and auditor-friendly evidence descriptions
- Highlighting control implementation maturity
- Anticipating common auditor objections
- Developing a single source of truth for all evidence
- Creating an audit command centre and war room
- Assigning audit response roles and escalation paths
- Preparing post-audit action plans
Module 11: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit Execution - What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation
Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Post-Certification - Establishing a continual improvement process (PDCA)
- Monitoring ISMS performance with KPIs and dashboards
- Analysing incident trends and near misses
- Updating controls based on audit findings and changes
- Conducting periodic risk reassessments
- Reviewing and updating the Statement of Applicability
- Managing scope changes and system expansions
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2)
- Preparing for surveillance audits
- Handling certification body communication
- Using certification as a competitive differentiator
- Marketing ISO 27001 status to clients and partners
- Train-the-trainer model for new employee onboarding
- Scaling the ISMS across subsidiaries or regions
- Building an internal ISO 27001 consultancy capability
- Understanding the legal and certification requirements of the SoA
- Populating all 93 controls from Annex A with justification
- Drafting clear implementation status for each control
- Writing control exclusions with strong, auditable rationale
- Aligning control justifications with risk assessment findings
- Using a standardised SoA template for certification readiness
- Obtaining cross-functional sign-off on the SoA
- Version controlling the SoA throughout the project
- Preparing the SoA for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Handling auditor queries on control applicability
- Updating the SoA during ISMS changes or scope expansion
- Linking the SoA to policy, procedures, and evidence
- Creating an SoA cross-reference matrix
- Training auditors and internal reviewers on SoA interpretation
- Using the SoA as a communication and awareness tool
Module 6: Policy and Procedure Development - Creating mandatory policies required by ISO 27001
- Developing the Access Control Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Creating the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Drafting the Information Security Incident Management Policy
- Building the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Developing the Change Management Policy
- Creating the Supplier Security Policy
- Writing the Physical and Environmental Security Policy
- Drafting the BYOD and Remote Work Policy
- Establishing the Media Handling and Disposal Policy
- Creating the Password Management Policy
- Building the Encryption Policy
- Developing the Logging and Monitoring Policy
- Writing the Vulnerability Management Policy
- Drafting the Secure Development Policy
Module 7: Control Implementation and Operationalisation - Deploying technical controls: Firewalls, SIEM, EDR
- Configuring access controls and role-based permissions
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardening operating systems and network devices
- Setting up endpoint detection and response tools
- Implementing database activity monitoring
- Activating email security and phishing protection
- Enforcing full disk encryption on devices
- Installing network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
- Configuring secure backup and restore processes
- Establishing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Implementing secure remote access via VPN or ZTNA
- Conducting secure configuration reviews (CIS benchmarks)
- Operationalising patch management processes
- Deploying DLP (Data Loss Prevention) tools
Module 8: People, Awareness, and Training - Designing an ISO 27001 compliance training programme
- Creating role-specific security awareness modules
- Developing phishing simulation exercises
- Conducting mandatory onboarding training
- Delivering annual refresher training
- Tracking training completion and compliance
- Creating engaging awareness content (emails, posters, videos)
- Measuring training effectiveness with post-test assessments
- Establishing a security champion network
- Reporting training metrics to management
- Drafting the security awareness policy
- Handling non-compliance through disciplinary processes
- Integrating security into performance reviews
- Creating a positive security culture roadmap
- Using gamification to boost engagement
Module 9: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning the internal audit schedule and calendar
- Selecting and training internal auditors
- Creating internal audit checklists for ISO 27001 clauses
- Writing audit test scripts for Annex A controls
- Conducting document review and evidence sampling
- Identifying non-conformities and recording findings
- Distinguishing between major and minor non-conformities
- Drafting internal audit reports with executive summaries
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking CAR closure with root cause analysis
- Preparing for the Management Review Meeting
- Agenda development for management review
- Presenting key ISMS performance indicators
- Reporting on risk status, audit results, and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrating continual improvement to leadership
Module 10: Certification Audit Preparation - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Preparing the Stage 1 documentation review submission
- Creating the certification audit evidence pack
- Organising the document repository for auditor access
- Storyboarding the audit walkthrough
- Preparing staff for interview questions
- Conducting a pre-audit mock audit
- Writing concise and auditor-friendly evidence descriptions
- Highlighting control implementation maturity
- Anticipating common auditor objections
- Developing a single source of truth for all evidence
- Creating an audit command centre and war room
- Assigning audit response roles and escalation paths
- Preparing post-audit action plans
Module 11: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit Execution - What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation
Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Post-Certification - Establishing a continual improvement process (PDCA)
- Monitoring ISMS performance with KPIs and dashboards
- Analysing incident trends and near misses
- Updating controls based on audit findings and changes
- Conducting periodic risk reassessments
- Reviewing and updating the Statement of Applicability
- Managing scope changes and system expansions
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2)
- Preparing for surveillance audits
- Handling certification body communication
- Using certification as a competitive differentiator
- Marketing ISO 27001 status to clients and partners
- Train-the-trainer model for new employee onboarding
- Scaling the ISMS across subsidiaries or regions
- Building an internal ISO 27001 consultancy capability
- Deploying technical controls: Firewalls, SIEM, EDR
- Configuring access controls and role-based permissions
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Hardening operating systems and network devices
- Setting up endpoint detection and response tools
- Implementing database activity monitoring
- Activating email security and phishing protection
- Enforcing full disk encryption on devices
- Installing network intrusion detection systems (NIDS)
- Configuring secure backup and restore processes
- Establishing secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Implementing secure remote access via VPN or ZTNA
- Conducting secure configuration reviews (CIS benchmarks)
- Operationalising patch management processes
- Deploying DLP (Data Loss Prevention) tools
Module 8: People, Awareness, and Training - Designing an ISO 27001 compliance training programme
- Creating role-specific security awareness modules
- Developing phishing simulation exercises
- Conducting mandatory onboarding training
- Delivering annual refresher training
- Tracking training completion and compliance
- Creating engaging awareness content (emails, posters, videos)
- Measuring training effectiveness with post-test assessments
- Establishing a security champion network
- Reporting training metrics to management
- Drafting the security awareness policy
- Handling non-compliance through disciplinary processes
- Integrating security into performance reviews
- Creating a positive security culture roadmap
- Using gamification to boost engagement
Module 9: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning the internal audit schedule and calendar
- Selecting and training internal auditors
- Creating internal audit checklists for ISO 27001 clauses
- Writing audit test scripts for Annex A controls
- Conducting document review and evidence sampling
- Identifying non-conformities and recording findings
- Distinguishing between major and minor non-conformities
- Drafting internal audit reports with executive summaries
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking CAR closure with root cause analysis
- Preparing for the Management Review Meeting
- Agenda development for management review
- Presenting key ISMS performance indicators
- Reporting on risk status, audit results, and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrating continual improvement to leadership
Module 10: Certification Audit Preparation - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Preparing the Stage 1 documentation review submission
- Creating the certification audit evidence pack
- Organising the document repository for auditor access
- Storyboarding the audit walkthrough
- Preparing staff for interview questions
- Conducting a pre-audit mock audit
- Writing concise and auditor-friendly evidence descriptions
- Highlighting control implementation maturity
- Anticipating common auditor objections
- Developing a single source of truth for all evidence
- Creating an audit command centre and war room
- Assigning audit response roles and escalation paths
- Preparing post-audit action plans
Module 11: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit Execution - What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation
Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Post-Certification - Establishing a continual improvement process (PDCA)
- Monitoring ISMS performance with KPIs and dashboards
- Analysing incident trends and near misses
- Updating controls based on audit findings and changes
- Conducting periodic risk reassessments
- Reviewing and updating the Statement of Applicability
- Managing scope changes and system expansions
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2)
- Preparing for surveillance audits
- Handling certification body communication
- Using certification as a competitive differentiator
- Marketing ISO 27001 status to clients and partners
- Train-the-trainer model for new employee onboarding
- Scaling the ISMS across subsidiaries or regions
- Building an internal ISO 27001 consultancy capability
- Planning the internal audit schedule and calendar
- Selecting and training internal auditors
- Creating internal audit checklists for ISO 27001 clauses
- Writing audit test scripts for Annex A controls
- Conducting document review and evidence sampling
- Identifying non-conformities and recording findings
- Distinguishing between major and minor non-conformities
- Drafting internal audit reports with executive summaries
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking CAR closure with root cause analysis
- Preparing for the Management Review Meeting
- Agenda development for management review
- Presenting key ISMS performance indicators
- Reporting on risk status, audit results, and improvement opportunities
- Demonstrating continual improvement to leadership
Module 10: Certification Audit Preparation - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Preparing the Stage 1 documentation review submission
- Creating the certification audit evidence pack
- Organising the document repository for auditor access
- Storyboarding the audit walkthrough
- Preparing staff for interview questions
- Conducting a pre-audit mock audit
- Writing concise and auditor-friendly evidence descriptions
- Highlighting control implementation maturity
- Anticipating common auditor objections
- Developing a single source of truth for all evidence
- Creating an audit command centre and war room
- Assigning audit response roles and escalation paths
- Preparing post-audit action plans
Module 11: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Audit Execution - What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation
Module 12: Continuous Improvement and Post-Certification - Establishing a continual improvement process (PDCA)
- Monitoring ISMS performance with KPIs and dashboards
- Analysing incident trends and near misses
- Updating controls based on audit findings and changes
- Conducting periodic risk reassessments
- Reviewing and updating the Statement of Applicability
- Managing scope changes and system expansions
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, SOC 2)
- Preparing for surveillance audits
- Handling certification body communication
- Using certification as a competitive differentiator
- Marketing ISO 27001 status to clients and partners
- Train-the-trainer model for new employee onboarding
- Scaling the ISMS across subsidiaries or regions
- Building an internal ISO 27001 consultancy capability
- What to expect during the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to Stage 1 findings and observations
- Scheduling the Stage 2 certification audit
- Opening meeting best practices and presentations
- Conducting process walkthroughs with auditors
- Providing real-time evidence access
- Interpreting auditor questions and avoiding over-disclosure
- Handling evidence requests efficiently
- Managing auditor interactions and tone
- Running daily audit sync meetings
- Drafting responses to non-conformities
- Preparing the closing meeting presentation
- Negotiating the audit report and certification decision
- Understanding the surveillance and recertification cycle
- Celebrating certification success across the organisation