ISO IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Certification Training
You're under pressure. Cyber threats are escalating, audits are looming, and your organisation needs airtight information security - not just policy fiction, but real, compliant, operational resilience. The board expects results, the regulators demand proof, and you need to deliver with confidence. Staying reactive won’t cut it. The difference between being seen as a cost centre and being recognised as a strategic leader lies in one thing: proven, structured, globally recognised implementation capability. That’s where the ISO IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Certification Training becomes your turning point. This isn’t about theory. It’s about transforming uncertainty into authority. You’ll gain the exact blueprint to design, deploy, and maintain a certified ISMS from the ground up - delivering a board-ready information security programme in as little as 30 days, complete with documentation, risk treatment plans, and stakeholder alignment. Take it from Elena M., Security Manager at a multinational healthcare provider: “I went from struggling to justify security spend to leading a successful ISO 27001 certification project across three continents. The templates, checklists, and implementation roadmap from this course were used directly in our audit - we passed with zero major non-conformities.” Whether you’re an IT leader, compliance officer, or consultant, this certification proves you don’t just understand standards - you can execute them at enterprise scale, reduce organisational risk, and open high-value career pathways. This course is your bridge from overwhelmed to indispensable. From fragmented practices to funded, recognised, and future-proof security leadership. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Fully Self-Paced, On-Demand, and Accessible Anytime - No Schedules, No Deadlines
This is not a live cohort. There are no fixed start dates, no mandatory meetings, and no time conflicts. You progress entirely at your own pace, on your schedule, from any location. Whether you have 30 minutes during lunch or two hours at night, your learning adapts to your life. With immediate online access to the full curriculum, you can begin the moment you enroll. Typical completion time is 40–50 hours, but many professionals report delivering their first risk assessment and ISMS framework within the first week. Lifetime Access - Learn Now, Revisit Forever, Stay Updated at No Extra Cost
Once enrolled, you own lifetime access to all materials. This includes all future updates to the course content, ensuring you stay aligned with evolving interpretations of ISO/IEC 27001, regulatory expectations, and implementation best practices - all without additional fees or subscriptions. - 24/7 global access from any device
- Mobile-friendly interface - study from your tablet or phone during commutes or downtime
- Progress tracking so you never lose your place
Direct Expert Guidance - Not Just Content, but Support
Every section is designed with clarity and execution in mind, but you’re not alone. You’ll receive direct support through structured guidance channels, including expert-reviewed Q&A responses and implementation troubleshooting assistance. This isn’t passive learning - it’s professional development with real support infrastructure. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service - Globally Recognised and Credible
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a formal Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service, a recognised leader in professional certification training. This credential is accepted by employers, consultants, and auditors worldwide, enhancing your resume, LinkedIn profile, and consulting authority. The Art of Service has trained over 120,000 professionals across 167 countries, with alumni in Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global consultancies. This is not a generic certificate - it’s a mark of structured, practical, and audit-ready competence. No Hidden Fees. Transparent, One-Time Investment
Pricing is straightforward - one flat fee, no recurring charges, no upsells. What you see is what you pay. No surprise costs, no locked modules, no premium tiers. Everything you need is included from day one. Trusted Payment Methods Accepted
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal - secure, fast, and globally accessible. Your payment is processed through an encrypted gateway, ensuring privacy and compliance. Zero-Risk Enrollment - 30-Day Satisfied or Refunded Guarantee
We guarantee your satisfaction. If you find the course doesn’t meet your expectations, simply request a full refund within 30 days - no questions asked. This isn’t just confidence in our content; it’s a complete risk reversal. You have nothing to lose and a globally respected certification to gain. What Happens After Enrollment?
After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details and login credentials will be sent separately once your course materials are prepared. This ensures you receive a fully functional, polished learning experience - not a rushed or incomplete setup. You’ll gain access promptly, with clear instructions to begin. “Will This Work for Me?” - We’ve Designed It To
Whether you’re new to information security or a seasoned professional transitioning into compliance leadership, this course is engineered for real-world applicability. You don’t need prior ISMS experience. Our step-by-step methodology builds competence from the ground up. You’ll work through live examples, sector-specific scenarios, and real documentation templates used in actual certifications. Finance, healthcare, tech, manufacturing - the framework is universally applicable, and the course shows you how to tailor it. This works even if: you’ve failed an audit before, your team resists change, your organisation lacks dedicated security staff, or you’re balancing this with a full-time role. The course gives you the structure, language, and artefacts to gain traction fast. You’re not just learning a standard. You’re gaining a repeatable, defensible, board-aligned process for delivering ISO 27001 compliance - with confidence, credibility, and career ROI.
Module 1: Foundations of Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001 - Understanding the evolution of information security standards
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards
- Key terminology and definitions in ISO/IEC 27001
- Differentiating between ISO/IEC 27001 and other security frameworks
- Importance of information security in modern organisations
- The role of risk in information security management
- Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements affecting ISMS
- Understanding organisational context and stakeholder expectations
- Internal and external issues affecting information security
- Principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
- Asset classification and ownership models
- Defining information security policies and objectives
- Leadership and commitment under Clause 5 of ISO/IEC 27001
- Understanding roles and responsibilities in ISMS governance
- Introduction to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model
Module 2: Understanding the ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation Lifecycle - Phases of ISMS implementation: from scoping to certification
- Setting project goals and timelines
- Building a cross-functional implementation team
- Obtaining management support and securing budget approval
- Developing a formal project charter
- Creating a project work breakdown structure
- Mapping dependencies and identifying critical milestones
- Key performance indicators for tracking ISMS progress
- Risk-based prioritisation of implementation activities
- Aligning ISMS with existing business processes
- Gap analysis process and documentation
- Using the gap analysis to build a remediation roadmap
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Understanding certification body requirements
- Preparing for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
Module 3: Defining Scope and Establishing the ISMS Framework - How to define the scope of your ISMS
- In-scope and out-of-scope criteria
- Documenting scope justification for auditors
- Establishing boundaries and applicability statements
- Creating an ISMS policy document
- Setting measurable information security objectives
- Linking objectives to business goals and risk appetite
- Developing a risk treatment plan template
- Assigning ownership for policies and controls
- Creating an information security management framework diagram
- Integrating with corporate governance structures
- Developing communication plans for ISMS rollout
- Creating roles and responsibilities matrices (RACI)
- Drafting an ISMS manual structure
- Version control and document management for ISMS artefacts
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Methodologies - ISO/IEC 27005: The standard for information security risk management
- Selecting a risk assessment methodology (qualitative vs quantitative)
- Developing an asset inventory and classification system
- Identifying threats and vulnerabilities
- Assessing likelihood and impact of risks
- Creating a risk matrix and establishing risk levels
- Documenting the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Justifying control exclusions with evidence
- Selecting controls from Annex A
- Mapping controls to business processes
- Developing risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Creating a formal risk treatment plan
- Obtaining risk acceptance from authorised personnel
- Drafting risk register templates
- Updating risk assessments after significant changes
Module 5: Implementing Controls from Annex A - Overview of all 93 controls in Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001
- Control 5.1: Policies for information security
- Control 5.2: Segregation of duties
- Control 5.3: Contact with authorities
- Control 5.4: Contact with special interest groups
- Control 5.5: Threat intelligence
- Control 6.1: Inventory of information and other associated assets
- Control 6.2: Acceptable use of assets
- Control 6.3: Return of assets
- Control 7.1: Clear desk and clear screen policy
- Control 7.2: Identification of information
- Control 7.3: Labelling of information
- Control 8.1: Access control policy
- Control 8.2: Access rights
- Control 8.3: User access provisioning
- Control 8.4: Management of privileged access rights
- Control 8.5: Password management
- Control 8.6: Review of user access rights
- Control 8.7: Removal or adjustment of access rights
- Control 8.8: Use of system utilities
- Control 8.9: Use of information processing facilities
- Control 9.1: Secure authentication
- Control 9.2: Management of use of administrative privileges
- Control 9.3: Channels for information transfer
- Control 9.4: Logging
- Control 9.5: Monitoring activities
- Control 9.6: Clock synchronisation
- Control 9.7: Configuration of system access
- Control 9.8: Removal of access following cessation of employment
- Control 10.1: Protection against malware
- Control 10.2: Secure development life cycle
- Control 10.3: Protection of application information
- Control 10.4: Secure deployment and use of software
- Control 11.1: Physical security perimeters
- Control 11.2: Physical entry controls
- Control 11.3: Securing offices, rooms, and facilities
- Control 11.4: Protecting against external threats
- Control 11.5: Working in secure areas
- Control 11.6: Delivery and collection points
- Control 12.1: Documented operating procedures
- Control 12.2: Protection against malware
- Control 12.3: Backup procedures
- Control 12.4: Logging and monitoring
- Control 12.5: Event handling
- Control 12.6: Resilience
- Control 12.7: Monitoring and review of contractors
- Control 12.8: Application security requirements
- Control 13.1: Data masking
- Control 13.2: Data leakage prevention
- Control 13.3: Information transfer policies
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Requirements for Certification - Mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Optional but recommended documentation
- Document hierarchy and structure
- Creating a document control procedure
- Versioning, approval, and retention policies
- Register of records and retention periods
- How to maintain an audit trail
- Preparing documented information for Stage 1 audit
- Drafting an internal audit programme
- Creating management review meeting agendas and minutes
- Compiling the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Drafting risk assessment and risk treatment reports
- Preparing evidence of control implementation
- How to demonstrate continual improvement
- Common documentation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Module 7: Internal Audit, Management Reviews, and Continual Improvement - Planning and conducting internal ISMS audits
- Selecting internal auditors and building competency
- Developing an audit checklist aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Recording audit findings and non-conformities
- Writing effective audit reports
- Managing corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Conducting management review meetings
- Agenda items for management review meetings
- Reporting on ISMS performance and effectiveness
- Discussing resource needs and policy updates
- Demonstrating continual improvement
- Using metrics and KPIs in management reviews
- Documenting decisions and action items
Module 8: Preparing for External Audit and Certification - Understanding the certification process and timeline
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Preparing for the documentation review (Stage 1)
- Responding to Stage 1 findings
- Conducting a pre-certification readiness assessment
- Mock audit exercises and simulation
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Handling auditor questions and challenges
- Presenting evidence clearly and confidently
- Managing findings, observations, and non-conformities
- Drafting corrective action plans for auditors
- Obtaining final certification decision
- Maintaining certification through surveillance audits
- Recertification cycle and required activities
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Driving Organisational Adoption - Change management strategies for ISMS rollout
- Developing information security awareness programmes
- Creating engaging training content for non-technical staff
- Rolling out policies through internal communication channels
- Monitoring policy compliance and adherence
- Embedding security into onboarding and offboarding
- Integrating ISMS with HR, legal, and procurement functions
- Working with third-party vendors and contractors
- Ensuring ISMS alignment with cloud and remote work policies
- Managing security in mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS across multiple locations
- Using dashboards and reporting tools for visibility
- Creating a culture of security ownership
- Measuring and reporting ISMS maturity
- Presenting security value to the board and C-suite
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How to present your Certificate of Completion on LinkedIn and resumes
- Leveraging certification in job applications and promotions
- Building a portfolio of ISMS implementation projects
- Transitioning from Lead Implementer to Lead Auditor
- Connecting with ISO/IEC 27001 professional networks
- Joining industry associations and forums
- Staying current with amendments and updates to the standard
- Using the course templates in consulting engagements
- Offering ISO/IEC 27001 services as an independent consultant
- Developing proposals for new clients
- Calculating ROI of ISMS implementation
- Using case studies to demonstrate value
- Continuing professional development pathways
- Accessing advanced resources through The Art of Service
- How to use lifetime access for ongoing career growth
- Understanding the evolution of information security standards
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards
- Key terminology and definitions in ISO/IEC 27001
- Differentiating between ISO/IEC 27001 and other security frameworks
- Importance of information security in modern organisations
- The role of risk in information security management
- Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements affecting ISMS
- Understanding organisational context and stakeholder expectations
- Internal and external issues affecting information security
- Principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)
- Asset classification and ownership models
- Defining information security policies and objectives
- Leadership and commitment under Clause 5 of ISO/IEC 27001
- Understanding roles and responsibilities in ISMS governance
- Introduction to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model
Module 2: Understanding the ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation Lifecycle - Phases of ISMS implementation: from scoping to certification
- Setting project goals and timelines
- Building a cross-functional implementation team
- Obtaining management support and securing budget approval
- Developing a formal project charter
- Creating a project work breakdown structure
- Mapping dependencies and identifying critical milestones
- Key performance indicators for tracking ISMS progress
- Risk-based prioritisation of implementation activities
- Aligning ISMS with existing business processes
- Gap analysis process and documentation
- Using the gap analysis to build a remediation roadmap
- Benchmarking against industry peers
- Understanding certification body requirements
- Preparing for Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
Module 3: Defining Scope and Establishing the ISMS Framework - How to define the scope of your ISMS
- In-scope and out-of-scope criteria
- Documenting scope justification for auditors
- Establishing boundaries and applicability statements
- Creating an ISMS policy document
- Setting measurable information security objectives
- Linking objectives to business goals and risk appetite
- Developing a risk treatment plan template
- Assigning ownership for policies and controls
- Creating an information security management framework diagram
- Integrating with corporate governance structures
- Developing communication plans for ISMS rollout
- Creating roles and responsibilities matrices (RACI)
- Drafting an ISMS manual structure
- Version control and document management for ISMS artefacts
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Methodologies - ISO/IEC 27005: The standard for information security risk management
- Selecting a risk assessment methodology (qualitative vs quantitative)
- Developing an asset inventory and classification system
- Identifying threats and vulnerabilities
- Assessing likelihood and impact of risks
- Creating a risk matrix and establishing risk levels
- Documenting the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Justifying control exclusions with evidence
- Selecting controls from Annex A
- Mapping controls to business processes
- Developing risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Creating a formal risk treatment plan
- Obtaining risk acceptance from authorised personnel
- Drafting risk register templates
- Updating risk assessments after significant changes
Module 5: Implementing Controls from Annex A - Overview of all 93 controls in Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001
- Control 5.1: Policies for information security
- Control 5.2: Segregation of duties
- Control 5.3: Contact with authorities
- Control 5.4: Contact with special interest groups
- Control 5.5: Threat intelligence
- Control 6.1: Inventory of information and other associated assets
- Control 6.2: Acceptable use of assets
- Control 6.3: Return of assets
- Control 7.1: Clear desk and clear screen policy
- Control 7.2: Identification of information
- Control 7.3: Labelling of information
- Control 8.1: Access control policy
- Control 8.2: Access rights
- Control 8.3: User access provisioning
- Control 8.4: Management of privileged access rights
- Control 8.5: Password management
- Control 8.6: Review of user access rights
- Control 8.7: Removal or adjustment of access rights
- Control 8.8: Use of system utilities
- Control 8.9: Use of information processing facilities
- Control 9.1: Secure authentication
- Control 9.2: Management of use of administrative privileges
- Control 9.3: Channels for information transfer
- Control 9.4: Logging
- Control 9.5: Monitoring activities
- Control 9.6: Clock synchronisation
- Control 9.7: Configuration of system access
- Control 9.8: Removal of access following cessation of employment
- Control 10.1: Protection against malware
- Control 10.2: Secure development life cycle
- Control 10.3: Protection of application information
- Control 10.4: Secure deployment and use of software
- Control 11.1: Physical security perimeters
- Control 11.2: Physical entry controls
- Control 11.3: Securing offices, rooms, and facilities
- Control 11.4: Protecting against external threats
- Control 11.5: Working in secure areas
- Control 11.6: Delivery and collection points
- Control 12.1: Documented operating procedures
- Control 12.2: Protection against malware
- Control 12.3: Backup procedures
- Control 12.4: Logging and monitoring
- Control 12.5: Event handling
- Control 12.6: Resilience
- Control 12.7: Monitoring and review of contractors
- Control 12.8: Application security requirements
- Control 13.1: Data masking
- Control 13.2: Data leakage prevention
- Control 13.3: Information transfer policies
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Requirements for Certification - Mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Optional but recommended documentation
- Document hierarchy and structure
- Creating a document control procedure
- Versioning, approval, and retention policies
- Register of records and retention periods
- How to maintain an audit trail
- Preparing documented information for Stage 1 audit
- Drafting an internal audit programme
- Creating management review meeting agendas and minutes
- Compiling the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Drafting risk assessment and risk treatment reports
- Preparing evidence of control implementation
- How to demonstrate continual improvement
- Common documentation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Module 7: Internal Audit, Management Reviews, and Continual Improvement - Planning and conducting internal ISMS audits
- Selecting internal auditors and building competency
- Developing an audit checklist aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Recording audit findings and non-conformities
- Writing effective audit reports
- Managing corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Conducting management review meetings
- Agenda items for management review meetings
- Reporting on ISMS performance and effectiveness
- Discussing resource needs and policy updates
- Demonstrating continual improvement
- Using metrics and KPIs in management reviews
- Documenting decisions and action items
Module 8: Preparing for External Audit and Certification - Understanding the certification process and timeline
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Preparing for the documentation review (Stage 1)
- Responding to Stage 1 findings
- Conducting a pre-certification readiness assessment
- Mock audit exercises and simulation
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Handling auditor questions and challenges
- Presenting evidence clearly and confidently
- Managing findings, observations, and non-conformities
- Drafting corrective action plans for auditors
- Obtaining final certification decision
- Maintaining certification through surveillance audits
- Recertification cycle and required activities
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Driving Organisational Adoption - Change management strategies for ISMS rollout
- Developing information security awareness programmes
- Creating engaging training content for non-technical staff
- Rolling out policies through internal communication channels
- Monitoring policy compliance and adherence
- Embedding security into onboarding and offboarding
- Integrating ISMS with HR, legal, and procurement functions
- Working with third-party vendors and contractors
- Ensuring ISMS alignment with cloud and remote work policies
- Managing security in mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS across multiple locations
- Using dashboards and reporting tools for visibility
- Creating a culture of security ownership
- Measuring and reporting ISMS maturity
- Presenting security value to the board and C-suite
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How to present your Certificate of Completion on LinkedIn and resumes
- Leveraging certification in job applications and promotions
- Building a portfolio of ISMS implementation projects
- Transitioning from Lead Implementer to Lead Auditor
- Connecting with ISO/IEC 27001 professional networks
- Joining industry associations and forums
- Staying current with amendments and updates to the standard
- Using the course templates in consulting engagements
- Offering ISO/IEC 27001 services as an independent consultant
- Developing proposals for new clients
- Calculating ROI of ISMS implementation
- Using case studies to demonstrate value
- Continuing professional development pathways
- Accessing advanced resources through The Art of Service
- How to use lifetime access for ongoing career growth
- How to define the scope of your ISMS
- In-scope and out-of-scope criteria
- Documenting scope justification for auditors
- Establishing boundaries and applicability statements
- Creating an ISMS policy document
- Setting measurable information security objectives
- Linking objectives to business goals and risk appetite
- Developing a risk treatment plan template
- Assigning ownership for policies and controls
- Creating an information security management framework diagram
- Integrating with corporate governance structures
- Developing communication plans for ISMS rollout
- Creating roles and responsibilities matrices (RACI)
- Drafting an ISMS manual structure
- Version control and document management for ISMS artefacts
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Methodologies - ISO/IEC 27005: The standard for information security risk management
- Selecting a risk assessment methodology (qualitative vs quantitative)
- Developing an asset inventory and classification system
- Identifying threats and vulnerabilities
- Assessing likelihood and impact of risks
- Creating a risk matrix and establishing risk levels
- Documenting the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Justifying control exclusions with evidence
- Selecting controls from Annex A
- Mapping controls to business processes
- Developing risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Creating a formal risk treatment plan
- Obtaining risk acceptance from authorised personnel
- Drafting risk register templates
- Updating risk assessments after significant changes
Module 5: Implementing Controls from Annex A - Overview of all 93 controls in Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001
- Control 5.1: Policies for information security
- Control 5.2: Segregation of duties
- Control 5.3: Contact with authorities
- Control 5.4: Contact with special interest groups
- Control 5.5: Threat intelligence
- Control 6.1: Inventory of information and other associated assets
- Control 6.2: Acceptable use of assets
- Control 6.3: Return of assets
- Control 7.1: Clear desk and clear screen policy
- Control 7.2: Identification of information
- Control 7.3: Labelling of information
- Control 8.1: Access control policy
- Control 8.2: Access rights
- Control 8.3: User access provisioning
- Control 8.4: Management of privileged access rights
- Control 8.5: Password management
- Control 8.6: Review of user access rights
- Control 8.7: Removal or adjustment of access rights
- Control 8.8: Use of system utilities
- Control 8.9: Use of information processing facilities
- Control 9.1: Secure authentication
- Control 9.2: Management of use of administrative privileges
- Control 9.3: Channels for information transfer
- Control 9.4: Logging
- Control 9.5: Monitoring activities
- Control 9.6: Clock synchronisation
- Control 9.7: Configuration of system access
- Control 9.8: Removal of access following cessation of employment
- Control 10.1: Protection against malware
- Control 10.2: Secure development life cycle
- Control 10.3: Protection of application information
- Control 10.4: Secure deployment and use of software
- Control 11.1: Physical security perimeters
- Control 11.2: Physical entry controls
- Control 11.3: Securing offices, rooms, and facilities
- Control 11.4: Protecting against external threats
- Control 11.5: Working in secure areas
- Control 11.6: Delivery and collection points
- Control 12.1: Documented operating procedures
- Control 12.2: Protection against malware
- Control 12.3: Backup procedures
- Control 12.4: Logging and monitoring
- Control 12.5: Event handling
- Control 12.6: Resilience
- Control 12.7: Monitoring and review of contractors
- Control 12.8: Application security requirements
- Control 13.1: Data masking
- Control 13.2: Data leakage prevention
- Control 13.3: Information transfer policies
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Requirements for Certification - Mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Optional but recommended documentation
- Document hierarchy and structure
- Creating a document control procedure
- Versioning, approval, and retention policies
- Register of records and retention periods
- How to maintain an audit trail
- Preparing documented information for Stage 1 audit
- Drafting an internal audit programme
- Creating management review meeting agendas and minutes
- Compiling the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Drafting risk assessment and risk treatment reports
- Preparing evidence of control implementation
- How to demonstrate continual improvement
- Common documentation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Module 7: Internal Audit, Management Reviews, and Continual Improvement - Planning and conducting internal ISMS audits
- Selecting internal auditors and building competency
- Developing an audit checklist aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Recording audit findings and non-conformities
- Writing effective audit reports
- Managing corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Conducting management review meetings
- Agenda items for management review meetings
- Reporting on ISMS performance and effectiveness
- Discussing resource needs and policy updates
- Demonstrating continual improvement
- Using metrics and KPIs in management reviews
- Documenting decisions and action items
Module 8: Preparing for External Audit and Certification - Understanding the certification process and timeline
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Preparing for the documentation review (Stage 1)
- Responding to Stage 1 findings
- Conducting a pre-certification readiness assessment
- Mock audit exercises and simulation
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Handling auditor questions and challenges
- Presenting evidence clearly and confidently
- Managing findings, observations, and non-conformities
- Drafting corrective action plans for auditors
- Obtaining final certification decision
- Maintaining certification through surveillance audits
- Recertification cycle and required activities
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Driving Organisational Adoption - Change management strategies for ISMS rollout
- Developing information security awareness programmes
- Creating engaging training content for non-technical staff
- Rolling out policies through internal communication channels
- Monitoring policy compliance and adherence
- Embedding security into onboarding and offboarding
- Integrating ISMS with HR, legal, and procurement functions
- Working with third-party vendors and contractors
- Ensuring ISMS alignment with cloud and remote work policies
- Managing security in mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS across multiple locations
- Using dashboards and reporting tools for visibility
- Creating a culture of security ownership
- Measuring and reporting ISMS maturity
- Presenting security value to the board and C-suite
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How to present your Certificate of Completion on LinkedIn and resumes
- Leveraging certification in job applications and promotions
- Building a portfolio of ISMS implementation projects
- Transitioning from Lead Implementer to Lead Auditor
- Connecting with ISO/IEC 27001 professional networks
- Joining industry associations and forums
- Staying current with amendments and updates to the standard
- Using the course templates in consulting engagements
- Offering ISO/IEC 27001 services as an independent consultant
- Developing proposals for new clients
- Calculating ROI of ISMS implementation
- Using case studies to demonstrate value
- Continuing professional development pathways
- Accessing advanced resources through The Art of Service
- How to use lifetime access for ongoing career growth
- Overview of all 93 controls in Annex A of ISO/IEC 27001
- Control 5.1: Policies for information security
- Control 5.2: Segregation of duties
- Control 5.3: Contact with authorities
- Control 5.4: Contact with special interest groups
- Control 5.5: Threat intelligence
- Control 6.1: Inventory of information and other associated assets
- Control 6.2: Acceptable use of assets
- Control 6.3: Return of assets
- Control 7.1: Clear desk and clear screen policy
- Control 7.2: Identification of information
- Control 7.3: Labelling of information
- Control 8.1: Access control policy
- Control 8.2: Access rights
- Control 8.3: User access provisioning
- Control 8.4: Management of privileged access rights
- Control 8.5: Password management
- Control 8.6: Review of user access rights
- Control 8.7: Removal or adjustment of access rights
- Control 8.8: Use of system utilities
- Control 8.9: Use of information processing facilities
- Control 9.1: Secure authentication
- Control 9.2: Management of use of administrative privileges
- Control 9.3: Channels for information transfer
- Control 9.4: Logging
- Control 9.5: Monitoring activities
- Control 9.6: Clock synchronisation
- Control 9.7: Configuration of system access
- Control 9.8: Removal of access following cessation of employment
- Control 10.1: Protection against malware
- Control 10.2: Secure development life cycle
- Control 10.3: Protection of application information
- Control 10.4: Secure deployment and use of software
- Control 11.1: Physical security perimeters
- Control 11.2: Physical entry controls
- Control 11.3: Securing offices, rooms, and facilities
- Control 11.4: Protecting against external threats
- Control 11.5: Working in secure areas
- Control 11.6: Delivery and collection points
- Control 12.1: Documented operating procedures
- Control 12.2: Protection against malware
- Control 12.3: Backup procedures
- Control 12.4: Logging and monitoring
- Control 12.5: Event handling
- Control 12.6: Resilience
- Control 12.7: Monitoring and review of contractors
- Control 12.8: Application security requirements
- Control 13.1: Data masking
- Control 13.2: Data leakage prevention
- Control 13.3: Information transfer policies
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Requirements for Certification - Mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Optional but recommended documentation
- Document hierarchy and structure
- Creating a document control procedure
- Versioning, approval, and retention policies
- Register of records and retention periods
- How to maintain an audit trail
- Preparing documented information for Stage 1 audit
- Drafting an internal audit programme
- Creating management review meeting agendas and minutes
- Compiling the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Drafting risk assessment and risk treatment reports
- Preparing evidence of control implementation
- How to demonstrate continual improvement
- Common documentation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Module 7: Internal Audit, Management Reviews, and Continual Improvement - Planning and conducting internal ISMS audits
- Selecting internal auditors and building competency
- Developing an audit checklist aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Recording audit findings and non-conformities
- Writing effective audit reports
- Managing corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Conducting management review meetings
- Agenda items for management review meetings
- Reporting on ISMS performance and effectiveness
- Discussing resource needs and policy updates
- Demonstrating continual improvement
- Using metrics and KPIs in management reviews
- Documenting decisions and action items
Module 8: Preparing for External Audit and Certification - Understanding the certification process and timeline
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Preparing for the documentation review (Stage 1)
- Responding to Stage 1 findings
- Conducting a pre-certification readiness assessment
- Mock audit exercises and simulation
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Handling auditor questions and challenges
- Presenting evidence clearly and confidently
- Managing findings, observations, and non-conformities
- Drafting corrective action plans for auditors
- Obtaining final certification decision
- Maintaining certification through surveillance audits
- Recertification cycle and required activities
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Driving Organisational Adoption - Change management strategies for ISMS rollout
- Developing information security awareness programmes
- Creating engaging training content for non-technical staff
- Rolling out policies through internal communication channels
- Monitoring policy compliance and adherence
- Embedding security into onboarding and offboarding
- Integrating ISMS with HR, legal, and procurement functions
- Working with third-party vendors and contractors
- Ensuring ISMS alignment with cloud and remote work policies
- Managing security in mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS across multiple locations
- Using dashboards and reporting tools for visibility
- Creating a culture of security ownership
- Measuring and reporting ISMS maturity
- Presenting security value to the board and C-suite
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How to present your Certificate of Completion on LinkedIn and resumes
- Leveraging certification in job applications and promotions
- Building a portfolio of ISMS implementation projects
- Transitioning from Lead Implementer to Lead Auditor
- Connecting with ISO/IEC 27001 professional networks
- Joining industry associations and forums
- Staying current with amendments and updates to the standard
- Using the course templates in consulting engagements
- Offering ISO/IEC 27001 services as an independent consultant
- Developing proposals for new clients
- Calculating ROI of ISMS implementation
- Using case studies to demonstrate value
- Continuing professional development pathways
- Accessing advanced resources through The Art of Service
- How to use lifetime access for ongoing career growth
- Planning and conducting internal ISMS audits
- Selecting internal auditors and building competency
- Developing an audit checklist aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Recording audit findings and non-conformities
- Writing effective audit reports
- Managing corrective actions and root cause analysis
- Tracking closure of audit findings
- Conducting management review meetings
- Agenda items for management review meetings
- Reporting on ISMS performance and effectiveness
- Discussing resource needs and policy updates
- Demonstrating continual improvement
- Using metrics and KPIs in management reviews
- Documenting decisions and action items
Module 8: Preparing for External Audit and Certification - Understanding the certification process and timeline
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Preparing for the documentation review (Stage 1)
- Responding to Stage 1 findings
- Conducting a pre-certification readiness assessment
- Mock audit exercises and simulation
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Handling auditor questions and challenges
- Presenting evidence clearly and confidently
- Managing findings, observations, and non-conformities
- Drafting corrective action plans for auditors
- Obtaining final certification decision
- Maintaining certification through surveillance audits
- Recertification cycle and required activities
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Driving Organisational Adoption - Change management strategies for ISMS rollout
- Developing information security awareness programmes
- Creating engaging training content for non-technical staff
- Rolling out policies through internal communication channels
- Monitoring policy compliance and adherence
- Embedding security into onboarding and offboarding
- Integrating ISMS with HR, legal, and procurement functions
- Working with third-party vendors and contractors
- Ensuring ISMS alignment with cloud and remote work policies
- Managing security in mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS across multiple locations
- Using dashboards and reporting tools for visibility
- Creating a culture of security ownership
- Measuring and reporting ISMS maturity
- Presenting security value to the board and C-suite
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How to present your Certificate of Completion on LinkedIn and resumes
- Leveraging certification in job applications and promotions
- Building a portfolio of ISMS implementation projects
- Transitioning from Lead Implementer to Lead Auditor
- Connecting with ISO/IEC 27001 professional networks
- Joining industry associations and forums
- Staying current with amendments and updates to the standard
- Using the course templates in consulting engagements
- Offering ISO/IEC 27001 services as an independent consultant
- Developing proposals for new clients
- Calculating ROI of ISMS implementation
- Using case studies to demonstrate value
- Continuing professional development pathways
- Accessing advanced resources through The Art of Service
- How to use lifetime access for ongoing career growth
- Change management strategies for ISMS rollout
- Developing information security awareness programmes
- Creating engaging training content for non-technical staff
- Rolling out policies through internal communication channels
- Monitoring policy compliance and adherence
- Embedding security into onboarding and offboarding
- Integrating ISMS with HR, legal, and procurement functions
- Working with third-party vendors and contractors
- Ensuring ISMS alignment with cloud and remote work policies
- Managing security in mergers and acquisitions
- Scaling ISMS across multiple locations
- Using dashboards and reporting tools for visibility
- Creating a culture of security ownership
- Measuring and reporting ISMS maturity
- Presenting security value to the board and C-suite