ISO 27003 Implementation Mastery for Information Security Leaders
You're not just managing risk. You're responsible for proving it, aligning it, and turning abstract compliance into tangible business value. And right now, that pressure is real. Your board wants assurance, your auditors demand evidence, and your team looks to you for direction-yet ISO 27003 often feels more like a maze than a roadmap. What if you could walk into your next leadership meeting with a fully structured, board-ready implementation plan-crafted step-by-step using the only ISO standard dedicated to putting your ISMS into practice? Not theory. Not vague guidance. A battle-tested framework that turns ISO 27003 into action, with clarity, confidence, and measurable progress. The ISO 27003 Implementation Mastery for Information Security Leaders course transforms that uncertainty into authority. This is your definitive guide to building a world-class ISMS grounded in ISO 27003, from discovery to deployment, with zero guesswork. You’ll go from concept to certified implementation in 90 days, equipped with organisation-specific tools, leadership-ready documentation, and a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service that signals competence globally. One recent graduate, Maria T., CISO at a 1,200-employee fintech, applied the course blueprint to launch her company’s first formal ISMS. Within 11 weeks, she secured board approval, reduced control gaps by 92%, and passed her initial internal audit with zero major findings. “This course didn’t just teach me ISO 27003,” she said. “It gave me the language, structure, and credibility to lead the change.” This isn’t about passing a test. It’s about becoming the undisputed leader in your organisation’s information security journey. No more reactive firefighting. No more stalled initiatives. Just clear, structured, results-driven mastery. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Learn On Your Terms - No Deadlines, No Pressure
The ISO 27003 Implementation Mastery course is fully self-paced, with on-demand access starting the moment your enrollment is confirmed. There are no fixed start dates, no mandatory live sessions, and no time constraints. Whether you have 30 minutes between meetings or dedicated deep work blocks, you control when and how you progress. Most learners complete the core implementation framework in 40–60 hours and are able to draft their first actionable ISMS plan within 14 days. Many report initial breakthroughs-such as defining scope, scoping assets, or prioritising controls-in under 72 hours. Lifetime Access, Continuous Value
Once enrolled, you receive lifetime access to all course materials. This includes every template, tool, and future update at no additional cost. ISO standards evolve, and so does this course. You’ll always have access to the latest implementation methodologies, refreshed guidance, and updated best practices without paying a renewal fee. The platform is mobile-optimised, fully responsive, and accessible 24/7 from any device, anywhere in the world. Work from your laptop during audit prep, review checklists on your tablet during travel, or reference control mappings from your phone before a governance meeting. Expert-Guided Support, Not Just Content
This is not a passive reading experience. You are supported throughout by practical guidance aligned with real-world leadership challenges. Clear implementation prompts, decision matrices, and structured templates provide the navigational support you need-without requiring direct instructor oversight. The course is designed by senior information security consultants with decades of global ISMS deployment experience, ensuring every step reflects field-tested expertise. Gain a Globally Recognised Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing the course and completing the final implementation review, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is trusted by professionals in 142 countries, recognised by hiring managers, auditors, and boards as proof of structured, standard-aligned competence in information security management. The certificate is downloadable, verifiable, and can be added to your LinkedIn profile, CV, or internal promotion dossier. It is not an exam-based certification, but rather a mastery-based validation of applied learning and practical implementation. Transparent Pricing, Zero Hidden Fees
The course price is straightforward with no hidden fees, add-ons, or surprise charges. What you see is exactly what you get-lifetime access, all materials, full support structure, and your certificate-all included upfront. We accept all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Transactions are processed securely through PCI-compliant gateways, ensuring your financial data is protected at every stage. Zero-Risk Enrollment with Full Confidence
We understand that your time is valuable and your risk tolerance is low. That’s why we offer a complete satisfied or refunded guarantee. If you find the course does not meet your expectations within the first 30 days, simply request a full refund. No forms, no hoops, no hesitation. You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon enrollment. Once your registration is fully processed, you’ll receive a separate email with your secure access details and instructions for entering the course platform. Please allow for standard processing time-your access will be granted as soon as the system finalises your registration. “Will This Work for Me?” - We’ve Got You Covered
Whether you’re a CISO leading enterprise transformation, an IT director overseeing compliance, or a security consultant guiding clients through certification, this course is engineered for your success. The methodology works even if your organisation has legacy systems, limited resources, or competing priorities. It works even if previous compliance initiatives stalled. It works even if you’re new to ISO 27001 or have only interacted with 27003 in passing. Our most successful learners aren’t the ones with perfect environments. They’re the ones who took the first step with a structured approach. One learner in a decentralized healthcare group used the risk assessment module to align seven departments under a single ISMS framework-without a dedicated budget. Another used the communication blueprint to gain executive buy-in after two failed proposals. This course doesn’t assume perfection. It gives you the tools to lead through complexity. With clear structure, battle-tested workflows, and real templates used in certified organisations, you’ll have everything you need to deliver results-no matter your starting point.
Module 1: Foundations of ISO 27003 and the ISMS Lifecycle - Understanding the purpose and scope of ISO 27003
- How ISO 27003 supports ISO 27001 implementation
- Differences between ISO 27001, 27002, 27003, and 27005
- Core principles of information security management
- The seven-stage ISMS implementation lifecycle
- Mapping organisational maturity to implementation readiness
- Defining leadership accountability in the ISMS
- Identifying internal and external stakeholders
- Establishing the business case for ISMS adoption
- Aligning information security with strategic objectives
- Conducting a preliminary compliance gap scan
- Using ISO 27003 as a project management enabler
- Setting realistic timelines and deliverables
- Building a credible project charter for executive approval
- Key terminology and definitions in ISO 27003
Module 2: Leadership Engagement and Organisational Preparation - Securing commitment from top management
- Drafting the information security policy framework
- Appointing the ISMS project leader and core team
- Defining roles and responsibilities using RACI matrices
- Conducting executive awareness workshops
- Developing a cross-functional governance structure
- Establishing communication protocols and escalation paths
- Creating a documented ISMS implementation roadmap
- Assessing organisational culture and change readiness
- Using change impact analysis to anticipate resistance
- Designing internal promotion campaigns for ISMS adoption
- Integrating security leadership into performance KPIs
- Building momentum through early wins
- Developing a project budget and resource plan
- Prioritising quick impact initiatives
Module 3: Scope Definition and Context Establishment - Determining the boundaries of the ISMS
- Mapping internal and external issues affecting security
- Identifying interested parties and their requirements
- Using PESTLE analysis for context evaluation
- Documenting the legal, regulatory, and contractual landscape
- Creating a formal scope statement with rationale
- Defining physical, technical, and organisational boundaries
- Handling multi-site and cloud-based environments
- Managing third-party and outsourced services
- Aligning scope with business units and processes
- Using visual scoping diagrams for clarity
- Avoiding common scoping pitfalls and overreach
- Gaining formal approval of the ISMS scope
- Documenting scope changes over time
- Linking scope to audit readiness
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning - Selecting a risk assessment methodology (qualitative, quantitative, hybrid)
- Aligning with ISO 27005 risk management principles
- Identifying assets, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Establishing risk criteria and tolerances
- Conducting asset classification and valuation
- Developing a risk assessment questionnaire
- Facilitating risk workshops with stakeholders
- Using risk heat maps for prioritisation
- Documenting risk scenarios with impact and likelihood
- Generating a risk register with traceable entries
- Reviewing risks with senior management
- Selecting risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft
- Mapping controls to risk treatment decisions
- Establishing risk acceptance criteria and documentation
Module 5: Control Selection and Implementation Strategy - Overview of Annex A controls in ISO 27001
- Justifying control applicability and exclusions
- Customising controls for your organisational context
- Developing control implementation timelines
- Assigning ownership for each control
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Integrating controls into existing processes
- Documenting control objectives and methods
- Linking controls to business functions
- Using control maturity models for assessment
- Phasing control rollout for manageability
- Developing exception management procedures
- Aligning control implementation with budget cycles
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
- Preparing control evidence for audits
Module 6: Policy Development and Documentation Framework - Building a hierarchical information security policy structure
- Drafting the Information Security Policy (top-level)
- Creating subsidiary policies: access, classification, remote work
- Developing standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Ensuring policy alignment with ISO 27001 requirements
- Using policy templates for consistency
- Incorporating legal and regulatory references
- Establishing version control and review cycles
- Distributing policies to employees and stakeholders
- Capturing policy acknowledgment and attestation
- Conducting policy effectiveness reviews
- Updating policies in response to incidents
- Linking policies to employee training
- Archiving outdated versions securely
- Using policy frameworks in internal audits
Module 7: Internal Audit and Compliance Verification - Establishing an internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001
- Planning the first internal ISMS audit
- Conducting process walkthroughs and sampling
- Documenting audit findings and nonconformities
- Using the PDCA cycle in audit follow-up
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Reporting audit results to management
- Reviewing audit program effectiveness annually
- Preparing for external certification audits
- Bridging the gap between internal and external audit expectations
- Using audit data for continual improvement
- Archiving audit records securely
Module 8: Performance Measurement and Management Review - Defining ISMS performance indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting metrics for security effectiveness
- Setting measurable targets for improvement
- Collecting data from technical and operational sources
- Creating executive dashboards for visibility
- Reporting on control implementation progress
- Analysing incident trends and response times
- Conducting regular management review meetings
- Agenda design for effective management reviews
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Linking findings to resource decisions
- Tracking continual improvement initiatives
- Measuring employee awareness and compliance
- Balancing qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Using performance data in board-level reporting
Module 9: Training, Awareness, and Cultural Integration - Developing an information security awareness programme
- Conducting baseline awareness assessments
- Creating role-specific training content
- Designing engaging communication materials
- Rolling out phishing simulation programmes
- Scheduling mandatory security training cycles
- Delivering new hire security onboarding
- Using gamification to boost participation
- Measuring awareness improvement over time
- Engaging leadership as security champions
- Establishing internal recognition programmes
- Handling policy violations and retraining
- Integrating security into corporate values
- Using newsletters, posters, and microlearning
- Auditing training completion and effectiveness
Module 10: Incident Management and Business Continuity - Developing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident classification framework
- Building an incident response team (IRT)
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Establishing communication protocols during incidents
- Logging and tracking security events
- Conducting post-incident reviews (PIRs)
- Integrating lessons learned into ISMS updates
- Linking incident data to risk assessments
- Testing incident response plans annually
- Aligning with business continuity management
- Defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Integrating security into disaster recovery
- Validating backup and restoration procedures
Module 11: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk - Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Understanding the purpose and scope of ISO 27003
- How ISO 27003 supports ISO 27001 implementation
- Differences between ISO 27001, 27002, 27003, and 27005
- Core principles of information security management
- The seven-stage ISMS implementation lifecycle
- Mapping organisational maturity to implementation readiness
- Defining leadership accountability in the ISMS
- Identifying internal and external stakeholders
- Establishing the business case for ISMS adoption
- Aligning information security with strategic objectives
- Conducting a preliminary compliance gap scan
- Using ISO 27003 as a project management enabler
- Setting realistic timelines and deliverables
- Building a credible project charter for executive approval
- Key terminology and definitions in ISO 27003
Module 2: Leadership Engagement and Organisational Preparation - Securing commitment from top management
- Drafting the information security policy framework
- Appointing the ISMS project leader and core team
- Defining roles and responsibilities using RACI matrices
- Conducting executive awareness workshops
- Developing a cross-functional governance structure
- Establishing communication protocols and escalation paths
- Creating a documented ISMS implementation roadmap
- Assessing organisational culture and change readiness
- Using change impact analysis to anticipate resistance
- Designing internal promotion campaigns for ISMS adoption
- Integrating security leadership into performance KPIs
- Building momentum through early wins
- Developing a project budget and resource plan
- Prioritising quick impact initiatives
Module 3: Scope Definition and Context Establishment - Determining the boundaries of the ISMS
- Mapping internal and external issues affecting security
- Identifying interested parties and their requirements
- Using PESTLE analysis for context evaluation
- Documenting the legal, regulatory, and contractual landscape
- Creating a formal scope statement with rationale
- Defining physical, technical, and organisational boundaries
- Handling multi-site and cloud-based environments
- Managing third-party and outsourced services
- Aligning scope with business units and processes
- Using visual scoping diagrams for clarity
- Avoiding common scoping pitfalls and overreach
- Gaining formal approval of the ISMS scope
- Documenting scope changes over time
- Linking scope to audit readiness
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning - Selecting a risk assessment methodology (qualitative, quantitative, hybrid)
- Aligning with ISO 27005 risk management principles
- Identifying assets, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Establishing risk criteria and tolerances
- Conducting asset classification and valuation
- Developing a risk assessment questionnaire
- Facilitating risk workshops with stakeholders
- Using risk heat maps for prioritisation
- Documenting risk scenarios with impact and likelihood
- Generating a risk register with traceable entries
- Reviewing risks with senior management
- Selecting risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft
- Mapping controls to risk treatment decisions
- Establishing risk acceptance criteria and documentation
Module 5: Control Selection and Implementation Strategy - Overview of Annex A controls in ISO 27001
- Justifying control applicability and exclusions
- Customising controls for your organisational context
- Developing control implementation timelines
- Assigning ownership for each control
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Integrating controls into existing processes
- Documenting control objectives and methods
- Linking controls to business functions
- Using control maturity models for assessment
- Phasing control rollout for manageability
- Developing exception management procedures
- Aligning control implementation with budget cycles
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
- Preparing control evidence for audits
Module 6: Policy Development and Documentation Framework - Building a hierarchical information security policy structure
- Drafting the Information Security Policy (top-level)
- Creating subsidiary policies: access, classification, remote work
- Developing standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Ensuring policy alignment with ISO 27001 requirements
- Using policy templates for consistency
- Incorporating legal and regulatory references
- Establishing version control and review cycles
- Distributing policies to employees and stakeholders
- Capturing policy acknowledgment and attestation
- Conducting policy effectiveness reviews
- Updating policies in response to incidents
- Linking policies to employee training
- Archiving outdated versions securely
- Using policy frameworks in internal audits
Module 7: Internal Audit and Compliance Verification - Establishing an internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001
- Planning the first internal ISMS audit
- Conducting process walkthroughs and sampling
- Documenting audit findings and nonconformities
- Using the PDCA cycle in audit follow-up
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Reporting audit results to management
- Reviewing audit program effectiveness annually
- Preparing for external certification audits
- Bridging the gap between internal and external audit expectations
- Using audit data for continual improvement
- Archiving audit records securely
Module 8: Performance Measurement and Management Review - Defining ISMS performance indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting metrics for security effectiveness
- Setting measurable targets for improvement
- Collecting data from technical and operational sources
- Creating executive dashboards for visibility
- Reporting on control implementation progress
- Analysing incident trends and response times
- Conducting regular management review meetings
- Agenda design for effective management reviews
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Linking findings to resource decisions
- Tracking continual improvement initiatives
- Measuring employee awareness and compliance
- Balancing qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Using performance data in board-level reporting
Module 9: Training, Awareness, and Cultural Integration - Developing an information security awareness programme
- Conducting baseline awareness assessments
- Creating role-specific training content
- Designing engaging communication materials
- Rolling out phishing simulation programmes
- Scheduling mandatory security training cycles
- Delivering new hire security onboarding
- Using gamification to boost participation
- Measuring awareness improvement over time
- Engaging leadership as security champions
- Establishing internal recognition programmes
- Handling policy violations and retraining
- Integrating security into corporate values
- Using newsletters, posters, and microlearning
- Auditing training completion and effectiveness
Module 10: Incident Management and Business Continuity - Developing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident classification framework
- Building an incident response team (IRT)
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Establishing communication protocols during incidents
- Logging and tracking security events
- Conducting post-incident reviews (PIRs)
- Integrating lessons learned into ISMS updates
- Linking incident data to risk assessments
- Testing incident response plans annually
- Aligning with business continuity management
- Defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Integrating security into disaster recovery
- Validating backup and restoration procedures
Module 11: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk - Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Determining the boundaries of the ISMS
- Mapping internal and external issues affecting security
- Identifying interested parties and their requirements
- Using PESTLE analysis for context evaluation
- Documenting the legal, regulatory, and contractual landscape
- Creating a formal scope statement with rationale
- Defining physical, technical, and organisational boundaries
- Handling multi-site and cloud-based environments
- Managing third-party and outsourced services
- Aligning scope with business units and processes
- Using visual scoping diagrams for clarity
- Avoiding common scoping pitfalls and overreach
- Gaining formal approval of the ISMS scope
- Documenting scope changes over time
- Linking scope to audit readiness
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Planning - Selecting a risk assessment methodology (qualitative, quantitative, hybrid)
- Aligning with ISO 27005 risk management principles
- Identifying assets, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Establishing risk criteria and tolerances
- Conducting asset classification and valuation
- Developing a risk assessment questionnaire
- Facilitating risk workshops with stakeholders
- Using risk heat maps for prioritisation
- Documenting risk scenarios with impact and likelihood
- Generating a risk register with traceable entries
- Reviewing risks with senior management
- Selecting risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft
- Mapping controls to risk treatment decisions
- Establishing risk acceptance criteria and documentation
Module 5: Control Selection and Implementation Strategy - Overview of Annex A controls in ISO 27001
- Justifying control applicability and exclusions
- Customising controls for your organisational context
- Developing control implementation timelines
- Assigning ownership for each control
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Integrating controls into existing processes
- Documenting control objectives and methods
- Linking controls to business functions
- Using control maturity models for assessment
- Phasing control rollout for manageability
- Developing exception management procedures
- Aligning control implementation with budget cycles
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
- Preparing control evidence for audits
Module 6: Policy Development and Documentation Framework - Building a hierarchical information security policy structure
- Drafting the Information Security Policy (top-level)
- Creating subsidiary policies: access, classification, remote work
- Developing standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Ensuring policy alignment with ISO 27001 requirements
- Using policy templates for consistency
- Incorporating legal and regulatory references
- Establishing version control and review cycles
- Distributing policies to employees and stakeholders
- Capturing policy acknowledgment and attestation
- Conducting policy effectiveness reviews
- Updating policies in response to incidents
- Linking policies to employee training
- Archiving outdated versions securely
- Using policy frameworks in internal audits
Module 7: Internal Audit and Compliance Verification - Establishing an internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001
- Planning the first internal ISMS audit
- Conducting process walkthroughs and sampling
- Documenting audit findings and nonconformities
- Using the PDCA cycle in audit follow-up
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Reporting audit results to management
- Reviewing audit program effectiveness annually
- Preparing for external certification audits
- Bridging the gap between internal and external audit expectations
- Using audit data for continual improvement
- Archiving audit records securely
Module 8: Performance Measurement and Management Review - Defining ISMS performance indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting metrics for security effectiveness
- Setting measurable targets for improvement
- Collecting data from technical and operational sources
- Creating executive dashboards for visibility
- Reporting on control implementation progress
- Analysing incident trends and response times
- Conducting regular management review meetings
- Agenda design for effective management reviews
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Linking findings to resource decisions
- Tracking continual improvement initiatives
- Measuring employee awareness and compliance
- Balancing qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Using performance data in board-level reporting
Module 9: Training, Awareness, and Cultural Integration - Developing an information security awareness programme
- Conducting baseline awareness assessments
- Creating role-specific training content
- Designing engaging communication materials
- Rolling out phishing simulation programmes
- Scheduling mandatory security training cycles
- Delivering new hire security onboarding
- Using gamification to boost participation
- Measuring awareness improvement over time
- Engaging leadership as security champions
- Establishing internal recognition programmes
- Handling policy violations and retraining
- Integrating security into corporate values
- Using newsletters, posters, and microlearning
- Auditing training completion and effectiveness
Module 10: Incident Management and Business Continuity - Developing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident classification framework
- Building an incident response team (IRT)
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Establishing communication protocols during incidents
- Logging and tracking security events
- Conducting post-incident reviews (PIRs)
- Integrating lessons learned into ISMS updates
- Linking incident data to risk assessments
- Testing incident response plans annually
- Aligning with business continuity management
- Defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Integrating security into disaster recovery
- Validating backup and restoration procedures
Module 11: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk - Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Overview of Annex A controls in ISO 27001
- Justifying control applicability and exclusions
- Customising controls for your organisational context
- Developing control implementation timelines
- Assigning ownership for each control
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Integrating controls into existing processes
- Documenting control objectives and methods
- Linking controls to business functions
- Using control maturity models for assessment
- Phasing control rollout for manageability
- Developing exception management procedures
- Aligning control implementation with budget cycles
- Monitoring control effectiveness over time
- Preparing control evidence for audits
Module 6: Policy Development and Documentation Framework - Building a hierarchical information security policy structure
- Drafting the Information Security Policy (top-level)
- Creating subsidiary policies: access, classification, remote work
- Developing standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Ensuring policy alignment with ISO 27001 requirements
- Using policy templates for consistency
- Incorporating legal and regulatory references
- Establishing version control and review cycles
- Distributing policies to employees and stakeholders
- Capturing policy acknowledgment and attestation
- Conducting policy effectiveness reviews
- Updating policies in response to incidents
- Linking policies to employee training
- Archiving outdated versions securely
- Using policy frameworks in internal audits
Module 7: Internal Audit and Compliance Verification - Establishing an internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001
- Planning the first internal ISMS audit
- Conducting process walkthroughs and sampling
- Documenting audit findings and nonconformities
- Using the PDCA cycle in audit follow-up
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Reporting audit results to management
- Reviewing audit program effectiveness annually
- Preparing for external certification audits
- Bridging the gap between internal and external audit expectations
- Using audit data for continual improvement
- Archiving audit records securely
Module 8: Performance Measurement and Management Review - Defining ISMS performance indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting metrics for security effectiveness
- Setting measurable targets for improvement
- Collecting data from technical and operational sources
- Creating executive dashboards for visibility
- Reporting on control implementation progress
- Analysing incident trends and response times
- Conducting regular management review meetings
- Agenda design for effective management reviews
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Linking findings to resource decisions
- Tracking continual improvement initiatives
- Measuring employee awareness and compliance
- Balancing qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Using performance data in board-level reporting
Module 9: Training, Awareness, and Cultural Integration - Developing an information security awareness programme
- Conducting baseline awareness assessments
- Creating role-specific training content
- Designing engaging communication materials
- Rolling out phishing simulation programmes
- Scheduling mandatory security training cycles
- Delivering new hire security onboarding
- Using gamification to boost participation
- Measuring awareness improvement over time
- Engaging leadership as security champions
- Establishing internal recognition programmes
- Handling policy violations and retraining
- Integrating security into corporate values
- Using newsletters, posters, and microlearning
- Auditing training completion and effectiveness
Module 10: Incident Management and Business Continuity - Developing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident classification framework
- Building an incident response team (IRT)
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Establishing communication protocols during incidents
- Logging and tracking security events
- Conducting post-incident reviews (PIRs)
- Integrating lessons learned into ISMS updates
- Linking incident data to risk assessments
- Testing incident response plans annually
- Aligning with business continuity management
- Defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Integrating security into disaster recovery
- Validating backup and restoration procedures
Module 11: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk - Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Establishing an internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001
- Planning the first internal ISMS audit
- Conducting process walkthroughs and sampling
- Documenting audit findings and nonconformities
- Using the PDCA cycle in audit follow-up
- Creating corrective action requests (CARs)
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Reporting audit results to management
- Reviewing audit program effectiveness annually
- Preparing for external certification audits
- Bridging the gap between internal and external audit expectations
- Using audit data for continual improvement
- Archiving audit records securely
Module 8: Performance Measurement and Management Review - Defining ISMS performance indicators (KPIs)
- Selecting metrics for security effectiveness
- Setting measurable targets for improvement
- Collecting data from technical and operational sources
- Creating executive dashboards for visibility
- Reporting on control implementation progress
- Analysing incident trends and response times
- Conducting regular management review meetings
- Agenda design for effective management reviews
- Documenting management review outcomes
- Linking findings to resource decisions
- Tracking continual improvement initiatives
- Measuring employee awareness and compliance
- Balancing qualitative and quantitative feedback
- Using performance data in board-level reporting
Module 9: Training, Awareness, and Cultural Integration - Developing an information security awareness programme
- Conducting baseline awareness assessments
- Creating role-specific training content
- Designing engaging communication materials
- Rolling out phishing simulation programmes
- Scheduling mandatory security training cycles
- Delivering new hire security onboarding
- Using gamification to boost participation
- Measuring awareness improvement over time
- Engaging leadership as security champions
- Establishing internal recognition programmes
- Handling policy violations and retraining
- Integrating security into corporate values
- Using newsletters, posters, and microlearning
- Auditing training completion and effectiveness
Module 10: Incident Management and Business Continuity - Developing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident classification framework
- Building an incident response team (IRT)
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Establishing communication protocols during incidents
- Logging and tracking security events
- Conducting post-incident reviews (PIRs)
- Integrating lessons learned into ISMS updates
- Linking incident data to risk assessments
- Testing incident response plans annually
- Aligning with business continuity management
- Defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Integrating security into disaster recovery
- Validating backup and restoration procedures
Module 11: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk - Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Developing an information security awareness programme
- Conducting baseline awareness assessments
- Creating role-specific training content
- Designing engaging communication materials
- Rolling out phishing simulation programmes
- Scheduling mandatory security training cycles
- Delivering new hire security onboarding
- Using gamification to boost participation
- Measuring awareness improvement over time
- Engaging leadership as security champions
- Establishing internal recognition programmes
- Handling policy violations and retraining
- Integrating security into corporate values
- Using newsletters, posters, and microlearning
- Auditing training completion and effectiveness
Module 10: Incident Management and Business Continuity - Developing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident classification framework
- Building an incident response team (IRT)
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Establishing communication protocols during incidents
- Logging and tracking security events
- Conducting post-incident reviews (PIRs)
- Integrating lessons learned into ISMS updates
- Linking incident data to risk assessments
- Testing incident response plans annually
- Aligning with business continuity management
- Defining recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Integrating security into disaster recovery
- Validating backup and restoration procedures
Module 11: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk - Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Identifying critical third-party relationships
- Assessing vendor security maturity
- Conducting third-party due diligence
- Developing security requirements for contracts
- Creating vendor risk assessment questionnaires
- Managing cloud service providers securely
- Monitoring third-party compliance over time
- Handling subcontractor risk
- Establishing third-party audit rights
- Reporting third-party incidents and exposures
- Integrating supply chain risk into SoA
- Using ISO 27003 guidance on external parties
- Developing exit strategies for high-risk vendors
- Archiving third-party documentation
- Conducting annual third-party reviews
Module 12: Integration with Other Management Systems - Mapping ISMS to ISO 9001 (Quality)
- Aligning with ISO 14001 (Environmental)
- Integrating with ISO 45001 (Safety)
- Using the HLS (High-Level Structure) for alignment
- Consolidating documentation and policies
- Harmonising internal audit schedules
- Aligning management review cycles
- Sharing resources and training programmes
- Reducing duplication across systems
- Creating integrated risk registers
- Reporting combined performance metrics
- Preparing for integrated audits
- Maximising ROI across compliance efforts
- Using integration to streamline governance
- Building a unified compliance culture
Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audit Preparation - Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Selecting a certification body (CB)
- Understanding the certification audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Preparing the certification application
- Conducting a pre-certification gap review
- Finalising the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing all required documentation
- Training staff for audit interactions
- Preparing a master document index
- Simulating a certification audit walkthrough
- Addressing last-minute findings
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Submitting evidence securely
- Managing the opening and closing meetings
- Responding to certification audit findings
- Obtaining certification and maintaining status
Module 14: Continual Improvement and Post-Certification Governance - Using the PDCA cycle for ongoing improvement
- Tracking nonconformities and corrective actions
- Updating risk assessments annually
- Revising policies and controls proactively
- Handling organisational changes (M&A, restructuring)
- Managing technology changes and cloud migration
- Conducting annual ISMS reviews
- Reassessing context and scope as needed
- Incorporating feedback from audits and incidents
- Updating training and awareness content
- Enhancing control effectiveness over time
- Integrating emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Aligning with evolving business objectives
- Reporting continual improvement to executives
- Ensuring long-term ISMS sustainability
Module 15: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Leadership Mastery - Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certificate of Completion - Reviewing your completed ISMS implementation plan
- Validating alignment with ISO 27003 principles
- Finalising your Statement of Applicability
- Compiling your core documentation set
- Documenting leadership engagement activities
- Summarising risk assessment and treatment outcomes
- Presenting your implementation roadmap
- Receiving structured feedback on your plan
- Completing the final review checklist
- Submitting your capstone for completion validation
- Receiving your Certificate of Completion
- Accessing post-course resources and templates
- Joining the global alumni network
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with certification
- Planning your next career advancement step
- Leading ISMS in multinational organisations
- Managing ISMS across multiple certifications
- Handling mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS in high-growth environments
- Implementing ISMS in regulated sectors (finance, healthcare)
- Managing cultural resistance in decentralised teams
- Using storytelling to influence leadership
- Developing your personal security leadership brand
- Presenting to boards with confidence
- Negotiating budget and resources effectively
- Measuring the ROI of your ISMS
- Using maturity assessments for benchmarking
- Preparing for recertification audits
- Transitioning from project to operational mode
- Securing recognition as a trusted security advisor