Mastering ISO 27001 Implementation and Compliance
You’re not just managing security risks. You’re holding the line between operational continuity and catastrophic failure. Every day without a structured information security framework exposes your organisation to breaches, regulatory fines, and irreversible reputational damage. The pressure to act is real, and the cost of delay is measured in lost trust and eroded stakeholder confidence. Yet most professionals are stuck. They know ISO 27001 is the gold standard, but the path from policy to certification feels chaotic, under-resourced, and overwhelming. You’ve read the standard, tried to interpret the clauses, and struggled to align teams across IT, legal, and operations. The framework exists, but translating it into action? That’s where most initiatives stall. Mastering ISO 27001 Implementation and Compliance is your exact blueprint to go from confusion to control. This course delivers a complete, battle-tested methodology that turns ISO 27001 from a complex obligation into a strategic advantage. Within 30 days, you’ll have built a certified-ready ISMS, complete with documented policies, risk treatment plans, and audit-proof evidence packs. Take Sarah Lim, a Senior Risk Analyst at a financial services firm in Singapore. After completing this course, she led her company’s first ISO 27001 certification in just 11 weeks-aligning 14 departments, passing the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits with zero major non-conformities, and unlocking a key contractual requirement that secured a £4.2M client deal. This isn’t theoretical. It’s a step-by-step system used by security leaders in regulated sectors-from healthcare to fintech to government contractors-who need precision, speed, and compliance confidence. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-paced, on-demand access with no deadlines, no fixed schedules, no pressure. You control your learning journey. Begin the moment you enrol and progress at your own speed. Most professionals complete the core implementation steps in 25–30 hours, with tangible progress visible within the first week. Immediate & Lifetime Access
Once enrolled, you gain immediate access to all course materials. You’ll receive a confirmation email followed by a separate access notification when your course directory is ready. There is no expiry. You retain lifetime access to all content, including future updates, corrections, and enhancements, at no extra cost. ISO standards evolve, and your knowledge stays current. Available Anywhere, Anytime, on Any Device
Designed for global professionals, the course is fully mobile-friendly and accessible 24/7 from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Whether you're auditing a data centre, boarding a flight, or working remotely, your progress syncs seamlessly across devices. Clear Learning Path with Measurable Outcomes
Learn through structured, bite-sized content that builds confidence incrementally. Most participants report having a draft ISMS policy and completed risk assessment within 7 days. By week 3, you’ll have a board-ready compliance roadmap, aligned with executive priorities and audit requirements. Instructor-Led Guidance & Direct Support
You’re not navigating this alone. This course includes direct access to ISO 27001-certified practitioners with 15+ years of field experience. Submit specific implementation questions through the secure learner portal and receive detailed, actionable feedback within 48 business hours. This isn’t generic advice-it’s your project, supported by real-world experts. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon successful completion, you earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service, a globally recognised training provider with over 250,000 certified professionals across 148 countries. This certificate is verifiable, respected by auditors, and valued by employers. It signals your ability to deliver ISO 27001 implementations that pass certification with minimal non-conformities. Transparent, Upfront Pricing - No Hidden Fees
The total investment is clearly stated. There are no subscription traps, no upsells, and no recurring charges. What you see is what you pay. Enrol once, and you own lifetime access to all materials. Accepted Payment Methods
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If you complete Module 1 and the first two implementation templates and find the course does not meet your expectations, request a full refund within 14 days of enrolment. No forms, no interviews, no hassle. Your satisfaction is guaranteed, or you get every penny back. “Will This Work for Me?” - Zero-Excuse Assurance
You might think: “My organisation is too large,” “We’re in a complex industry,” or “I’m not a security expert.” This course works even if you’ve never written a security policy, manage hybrid cloud infrastructure, or operate in a heavily regulated sector like energy or healthcare. It’s been used by compliance officers in multinational banks, IT managers in mid-sized logistics firms, and CISOs preparing for third-party audits. The templates are fully editable, jurisdiction-agnostic, and built to scale from SMEs to enterprise. Whether you’re implementing solo or leading a cross-functional team, the structure ensures clarity, accountability, and audit readiness. This course eliminates ambiguity. It replaces guesswork with governance, and fear with confidence. You’re not just learning-you’re building, step by step, the exact system auditors expect to see.
Module 1: Foundations of Information Security and ISO 27001 - Understanding the global threat landscape and the rise of cybercrime
- The business case for information security: cost of breaches vs investment in controls
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards
- Differences between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and ISO 27005
- Key principles of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- The role of risk management in protecting organisational assets
- Defining information security objectives aligned with business goals
- Understanding internal and external contexts affecting ISMS design
- Identifying interested parties: regulators, customers, employees, vendors
- Mapping legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Introduction to information security governance frameworks
- Common causes of ISMS failure and how to avoid them
- Benchmarking against industry best practices
- Building executive support for ISMS deployment
- Establishing the business justification for ISO 27001 certification
Module 2: Clause-by-Clause Breakdown of ISO 27001:2022 - Overview of Clause 4: Context of the Organisation
- Conducting internal and external environment analysis
- Defining the scope of the ISMS
- Determining boundaries and applicability
- Identifying stakeholders and their expectations
- Clause 5: Leadership and Top Management Commitment
- Assigning information security roles and responsibilities
- Drafting the information security policy
- Establishing a governance committee structure
- Clause 6: Planning the ISMS
- Setting information security objectives with KPIs
- Addressing risks and opportunities in ISMS planning
- Conducting a regulatory compliance gap assessment
- Clause 7: Support – Resources, Competence, and Awareness
- Developing an ISMS awareness and training programme
- Managing internal and external communications
- Clause 8: Operation – Implementing Controls and Processes
- Integrating risk treatment into operational workflows
- Change management procedures for security updates
- Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
- Designing internal audit schedules and checklists
- Conducting management reviews with documented outcomes
- Clause 10: Improvement – Corrective Action and Continual Enhancement
- Tracking non-conformities and implementing corrective actions
- Integrating continual improvement into business-as-usual activities
Module 3: Building the Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Step-by-step ISMS implementation roadmap
- Selecting the right ISMS framework structure for your organisation
- Developing a project charter with timelines and milestones
- Creating a cross-functional implementation team
- Using RACI matrices to assign accountability
- Defining policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Document control and version management best practices
- Setting up the ISMS documentation hierarchy
- Designing secure storage and access protocols for ISMS records
- Linking ISMS objectives to corporate strategy
- Integrating ISMS with existing management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 22301)
- Conducting a baseline maturity assessment
- Benchmarking against ISO 27001 readiness levels
- Creating a gap analysis report with prioritised actions
- Developing a risk-based implementation timeline
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodologies - Overview of ISO 27005 risk management framework
- Establishing the risk assessment scope and criteria
- Asset identification and classification (tangible and intangible)
- Threat modelling techniques: STRIDE, attack vectors, threat actors
- Identifying vulnerabilities using NIST and CVE databases
- Assessing likelihood and impact using qualitative and quantitative scales
- Developing a risk register with full traceability
- Calculating risk levels using heat maps
- Selecting risk treatment options: avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept
- Writing risk treatment plans with assigned owners and deadlines
- Selecting controls from Annex A based on risk profile
- Justifying statement of applicability (SoA) decisions
- Integrating third-party risk into the assessment
- Evaluating supply chain and vendor security controls
- Documenting risk acceptance criteria and approval workflows
Module 5: Annex A Controls Implementation Guide - Overview of the 93 controls in ISO 27001:2022 Annex A
- Control categorisation: organisational, people, physical, technological
- Implementing A.5 Information Security Policies
- Developing A.6 Organisation of Information Security
- Establishing roles: CISO, DPO, security champions
- Implementing A.7 Human Resource Security (pre-employment, during, post-employment)
- Designing A.8 Asset Management: ownership, inventory, acceptable use
- Implementing A.9 Access Control: user provisioning, role-based access
- Configuring multi-factor authentication and least privilege
- Implementing A.10 Cryptography: key management and encryption policies
- Applying A.11 Physical and Environmental Security
- Securing data centres, server rooms, and office access
- Implementing A.12 Operations Security: change, capacity, and vulnerability management
- Establishing backup and restore procedures
- Monitoring security events and log management
- Implementing A.13 Communications Security: network controls, segmentation
- Configuring secure email, remote access, and cloud connectivity
- Implementing A.14 System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
- Enforcing secure SDLC and code review standards
- Implementing A.15 Secure Supplier Relationships
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Developing third-party contracts with security clauses
- Implementing A.16 Incident Management
- Designing an incident response plan
- Defining escalation paths, communication protocols, and reporting timelines
- Implementing A.17 Business Continuity of Information Security
- Integrating security into BCP and DRP
- Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations
- Implementing A.18 Compliance: legal, statutory, and contractual obligations
- Maintaining a compliance register and audit trail
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Management - ISMS documentation requirements under ISO 27001
- Required documents: scope, policy, SoA, risk assessment, treatment plan
- Recommended documents: procedures, logs, records, training materials
- Creating a document control procedure
- Version numbering, approval workflows, and retention policies
- Drafting the Information Security Policy
- Writing the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Preparing the Risk Assessment Report
- Developing the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating the Access Control Policy
- Drafting the Remote Working Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Designing the Incident Response Policy
- Developing the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Preparing evidence packs for audit time
- Using checklists to verify documentation completeness
- Organising evidence by clause and control
- Linking controls to audit questions
- Building a central evidence repository
Module 7: Internal Audits and Management Reviews - Planning the internal audit programme
- Selecting internal auditors and establishing independence
- Developing an audit schedule aligned with the ISMS calendar
- Creating audit checklists for each clause and control
- Conducting process-based and sample-based audits
- Using audit techniques: interviews, observation, document review
- Writing non-conformity statements with objective evidence
- Classifying non-conformities: minor, major, observation
- Verifying corrective actions and closure timelines
- Maintaining the internal audit register
- Preparing for management review meetings
- Agenda design for executive presentations
- Reporting on ISMS performance metrics
- Presenting audit results, risks, and opportunities
- Documenting management review minutes and action items
- Linking findings to continual improvement initiatives
- Reviewing resource adequacy and policy effectiveness
- Ensuring top management remains engaged and informed
Module 8: Preparing for Certification Audit - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Difference between Stage 1 (documentation) and Stage 2 (implementation)
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Evaluating CBs based on industry expertise and audit approach
- Submitting the certification application package
- Preparing for the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to documentation requests and observations
- Closing pre-certification gaps before Stage 2
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Conducting mock audits with random sample checks
- Rehearsing responses to common auditor questions
- Ensuring physical and digital access for auditors
- Managing the Stage 2 audit effectively
- Handling non-conformities during the audit
- Developing action plans for immediate closure
- Understanding the certification decision process
- Receiving the certificate and using the ISO 27001 logo
- Maintaining certification: surveillance audits and recertification
Module 9: Advanced Implementation Scenarios - Implementing ISO 27001 in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Shared responsibility models and security boundaries
- Mapping cloud controls to Annex A requirements
- Implementing ISO 27001 in hybrid and multi-cloud setups
- Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms
- Compliance in agile and DevOps environments
- Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Automating control evidence collection
- Implementing in outsourced IT environments
- Managing third-party assurance across the supply chain
- Adapting ISMS for remote and distributed teams
- Securing home offices and mobile devices
- Handling data privacy overlaps with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
- Aligning information security with data protection programmes
- Using ISO 27001 as a foundation for NIST CSF, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service boosts your career
- Adding certification to your LinkedIn profile and CV
- Demonstrating implementation leadership to hiring managers
- Leveraging ISO 27001 expertise for promotions and salary increases
- Transitioning from practitioner to auditor or consultant
- Next steps: pursuing lead implementer or lead auditor training
- Joining professional information security networks
- Staying updated with ISO amendments and supplements
- Accessing post-course update notifications and revision materials
- Using the course materials as a reference for future projects
- Sharing templates and policies under controlled licensing
- Contributing to community forums and peer support groups
- Tracking ISMS performance with built-in KPI dashboard templates
- Scaling the ISMS to group-wide or multi-site implementations
- Integrating with enterprise risk management platforms
- Building a culture of continual security improvement
- Measuring ROI of the ISMS: reduced incidents, faster audits, new contracts
- Presenting security value to the board using financial and operational metrics
- Understanding the global threat landscape and the rise of cybercrime
- The business case for information security: cost of breaches vs investment in controls
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards
- Differences between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and ISO 27005
- Key principles of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- The role of risk management in protecting organisational assets
- Defining information security objectives aligned with business goals
- Understanding internal and external contexts affecting ISMS design
- Identifying interested parties: regulators, customers, employees, vendors
- Mapping legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Introduction to information security governance frameworks
- Common causes of ISMS failure and how to avoid them
- Benchmarking against industry best practices
- Building executive support for ISMS deployment
- Establishing the business justification for ISO 27001 certification
Module 2: Clause-by-Clause Breakdown of ISO 27001:2022 - Overview of Clause 4: Context of the Organisation
- Conducting internal and external environment analysis
- Defining the scope of the ISMS
- Determining boundaries and applicability
- Identifying stakeholders and their expectations
- Clause 5: Leadership and Top Management Commitment
- Assigning information security roles and responsibilities
- Drafting the information security policy
- Establishing a governance committee structure
- Clause 6: Planning the ISMS
- Setting information security objectives with KPIs
- Addressing risks and opportunities in ISMS planning
- Conducting a regulatory compliance gap assessment
- Clause 7: Support – Resources, Competence, and Awareness
- Developing an ISMS awareness and training programme
- Managing internal and external communications
- Clause 8: Operation – Implementing Controls and Processes
- Integrating risk treatment into operational workflows
- Change management procedures for security updates
- Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
- Designing internal audit schedules and checklists
- Conducting management reviews with documented outcomes
- Clause 10: Improvement – Corrective Action and Continual Enhancement
- Tracking non-conformities and implementing corrective actions
- Integrating continual improvement into business-as-usual activities
Module 3: Building the Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Step-by-step ISMS implementation roadmap
- Selecting the right ISMS framework structure for your organisation
- Developing a project charter with timelines and milestones
- Creating a cross-functional implementation team
- Using RACI matrices to assign accountability
- Defining policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Document control and version management best practices
- Setting up the ISMS documentation hierarchy
- Designing secure storage and access protocols for ISMS records
- Linking ISMS objectives to corporate strategy
- Integrating ISMS with existing management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 22301)
- Conducting a baseline maturity assessment
- Benchmarking against ISO 27001 readiness levels
- Creating a gap analysis report with prioritised actions
- Developing a risk-based implementation timeline
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodologies - Overview of ISO 27005 risk management framework
- Establishing the risk assessment scope and criteria
- Asset identification and classification (tangible and intangible)
- Threat modelling techniques: STRIDE, attack vectors, threat actors
- Identifying vulnerabilities using NIST and CVE databases
- Assessing likelihood and impact using qualitative and quantitative scales
- Developing a risk register with full traceability
- Calculating risk levels using heat maps
- Selecting risk treatment options: avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept
- Writing risk treatment plans with assigned owners and deadlines
- Selecting controls from Annex A based on risk profile
- Justifying statement of applicability (SoA) decisions
- Integrating third-party risk into the assessment
- Evaluating supply chain and vendor security controls
- Documenting risk acceptance criteria and approval workflows
Module 5: Annex A Controls Implementation Guide - Overview of the 93 controls in ISO 27001:2022 Annex A
- Control categorisation: organisational, people, physical, technological
- Implementing A.5 Information Security Policies
- Developing A.6 Organisation of Information Security
- Establishing roles: CISO, DPO, security champions
- Implementing A.7 Human Resource Security (pre-employment, during, post-employment)
- Designing A.8 Asset Management: ownership, inventory, acceptable use
- Implementing A.9 Access Control: user provisioning, role-based access
- Configuring multi-factor authentication and least privilege
- Implementing A.10 Cryptography: key management and encryption policies
- Applying A.11 Physical and Environmental Security
- Securing data centres, server rooms, and office access
- Implementing A.12 Operations Security: change, capacity, and vulnerability management
- Establishing backup and restore procedures
- Monitoring security events and log management
- Implementing A.13 Communications Security: network controls, segmentation
- Configuring secure email, remote access, and cloud connectivity
- Implementing A.14 System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
- Enforcing secure SDLC and code review standards
- Implementing A.15 Secure Supplier Relationships
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Developing third-party contracts with security clauses
- Implementing A.16 Incident Management
- Designing an incident response plan
- Defining escalation paths, communication protocols, and reporting timelines
- Implementing A.17 Business Continuity of Information Security
- Integrating security into BCP and DRP
- Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations
- Implementing A.18 Compliance: legal, statutory, and contractual obligations
- Maintaining a compliance register and audit trail
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Management - ISMS documentation requirements under ISO 27001
- Required documents: scope, policy, SoA, risk assessment, treatment plan
- Recommended documents: procedures, logs, records, training materials
- Creating a document control procedure
- Version numbering, approval workflows, and retention policies
- Drafting the Information Security Policy
- Writing the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Preparing the Risk Assessment Report
- Developing the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating the Access Control Policy
- Drafting the Remote Working Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Designing the Incident Response Policy
- Developing the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Preparing evidence packs for audit time
- Using checklists to verify documentation completeness
- Organising evidence by clause and control
- Linking controls to audit questions
- Building a central evidence repository
Module 7: Internal Audits and Management Reviews - Planning the internal audit programme
- Selecting internal auditors and establishing independence
- Developing an audit schedule aligned with the ISMS calendar
- Creating audit checklists for each clause and control
- Conducting process-based and sample-based audits
- Using audit techniques: interviews, observation, document review
- Writing non-conformity statements with objective evidence
- Classifying non-conformities: minor, major, observation
- Verifying corrective actions and closure timelines
- Maintaining the internal audit register
- Preparing for management review meetings
- Agenda design for executive presentations
- Reporting on ISMS performance metrics
- Presenting audit results, risks, and opportunities
- Documenting management review minutes and action items
- Linking findings to continual improvement initiatives
- Reviewing resource adequacy and policy effectiveness
- Ensuring top management remains engaged and informed
Module 8: Preparing for Certification Audit - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Difference between Stage 1 (documentation) and Stage 2 (implementation)
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Evaluating CBs based on industry expertise and audit approach
- Submitting the certification application package
- Preparing for the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to documentation requests and observations
- Closing pre-certification gaps before Stage 2
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Conducting mock audits with random sample checks
- Rehearsing responses to common auditor questions
- Ensuring physical and digital access for auditors
- Managing the Stage 2 audit effectively
- Handling non-conformities during the audit
- Developing action plans for immediate closure
- Understanding the certification decision process
- Receiving the certificate and using the ISO 27001 logo
- Maintaining certification: surveillance audits and recertification
Module 9: Advanced Implementation Scenarios - Implementing ISO 27001 in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Shared responsibility models and security boundaries
- Mapping cloud controls to Annex A requirements
- Implementing ISO 27001 in hybrid and multi-cloud setups
- Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms
- Compliance in agile and DevOps environments
- Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Automating control evidence collection
- Implementing in outsourced IT environments
- Managing third-party assurance across the supply chain
- Adapting ISMS for remote and distributed teams
- Securing home offices and mobile devices
- Handling data privacy overlaps with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
- Aligning information security with data protection programmes
- Using ISO 27001 as a foundation for NIST CSF, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service boosts your career
- Adding certification to your LinkedIn profile and CV
- Demonstrating implementation leadership to hiring managers
- Leveraging ISO 27001 expertise for promotions and salary increases
- Transitioning from practitioner to auditor or consultant
- Next steps: pursuing lead implementer or lead auditor training
- Joining professional information security networks
- Staying updated with ISO amendments and supplements
- Accessing post-course update notifications and revision materials
- Using the course materials as a reference for future projects
- Sharing templates and policies under controlled licensing
- Contributing to community forums and peer support groups
- Tracking ISMS performance with built-in KPI dashboard templates
- Scaling the ISMS to group-wide or multi-site implementations
- Integrating with enterprise risk management platforms
- Building a culture of continual security improvement
- Measuring ROI of the ISMS: reduced incidents, faster audits, new contracts
- Presenting security value to the board using financial and operational metrics
- Step-by-step ISMS implementation roadmap
- Selecting the right ISMS framework structure for your organisation
- Developing a project charter with timelines and milestones
- Creating a cross-functional implementation team
- Using RACI matrices to assign accountability
- Defining policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Document control and version management best practices
- Setting up the ISMS documentation hierarchy
- Designing secure storage and access protocols for ISMS records
- Linking ISMS objectives to corporate strategy
- Integrating ISMS with existing management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 22301)
- Conducting a baseline maturity assessment
- Benchmarking against ISO 27001 readiness levels
- Creating a gap analysis report with prioritised actions
- Developing a risk-based implementation timeline
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodologies - Overview of ISO 27005 risk management framework
- Establishing the risk assessment scope and criteria
- Asset identification and classification (tangible and intangible)
- Threat modelling techniques: STRIDE, attack vectors, threat actors
- Identifying vulnerabilities using NIST and CVE databases
- Assessing likelihood and impact using qualitative and quantitative scales
- Developing a risk register with full traceability
- Calculating risk levels using heat maps
- Selecting risk treatment options: avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept
- Writing risk treatment plans with assigned owners and deadlines
- Selecting controls from Annex A based on risk profile
- Justifying statement of applicability (SoA) decisions
- Integrating third-party risk into the assessment
- Evaluating supply chain and vendor security controls
- Documenting risk acceptance criteria and approval workflows
Module 5: Annex A Controls Implementation Guide - Overview of the 93 controls in ISO 27001:2022 Annex A
- Control categorisation: organisational, people, physical, technological
- Implementing A.5 Information Security Policies
- Developing A.6 Organisation of Information Security
- Establishing roles: CISO, DPO, security champions
- Implementing A.7 Human Resource Security (pre-employment, during, post-employment)
- Designing A.8 Asset Management: ownership, inventory, acceptable use
- Implementing A.9 Access Control: user provisioning, role-based access
- Configuring multi-factor authentication and least privilege
- Implementing A.10 Cryptography: key management and encryption policies
- Applying A.11 Physical and Environmental Security
- Securing data centres, server rooms, and office access
- Implementing A.12 Operations Security: change, capacity, and vulnerability management
- Establishing backup and restore procedures
- Monitoring security events and log management
- Implementing A.13 Communications Security: network controls, segmentation
- Configuring secure email, remote access, and cloud connectivity
- Implementing A.14 System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
- Enforcing secure SDLC and code review standards
- Implementing A.15 Secure Supplier Relationships
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Developing third-party contracts with security clauses
- Implementing A.16 Incident Management
- Designing an incident response plan
- Defining escalation paths, communication protocols, and reporting timelines
- Implementing A.17 Business Continuity of Information Security
- Integrating security into BCP and DRP
- Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations
- Implementing A.18 Compliance: legal, statutory, and contractual obligations
- Maintaining a compliance register and audit trail
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Management - ISMS documentation requirements under ISO 27001
- Required documents: scope, policy, SoA, risk assessment, treatment plan
- Recommended documents: procedures, logs, records, training materials
- Creating a document control procedure
- Version numbering, approval workflows, and retention policies
- Drafting the Information Security Policy
- Writing the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Preparing the Risk Assessment Report
- Developing the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating the Access Control Policy
- Drafting the Remote Working Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Designing the Incident Response Policy
- Developing the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Preparing evidence packs for audit time
- Using checklists to verify documentation completeness
- Organising evidence by clause and control
- Linking controls to audit questions
- Building a central evidence repository
Module 7: Internal Audits and Management Reviews - Planning the internal audit programme
- Selecting internal auditors and establishing independence
- Developing an audit schedule aligned with the ISMS calendar
- Creating audit checklists for each clause and control
- Conducting process-based and sample-based audits
- Using audit techniques: interviews, observation, document review
- Writing non-conformity statements with objective evidence
- Classifying non-conformities: minor, major, observation
- Verifying corrective actions and closure timelines
- Maintaining the internal audit register
- Preparing for management review meetings
- Agenda design for executive presentations
- Reporting on ISMS performance metrics
- Presenting audit results, risks, and opportunities
- Documenting management review minutes and action items
- Linking findings to continual improvement initiatives
- Reviewing resource adequacy and policy effectiveness
- Ensuring top management remains engaged and informed
Module 8: Preparing for Certification Audit - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Difference between Stage 1 (documentation) and Stage 2 (implementation)
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Evaluating CBs based on industry expertise and audit approach
- Submitting the certification application package
- Preparing for the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to documentation requests and observations
- Closing pre-certification gaps before Stage 2
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Conducting mock audits with random sample checks
- Rehearsing responses to common auditor questions
- Ensuring physical and digital access for auditors
- Managing the Stage 2 audit effectively
- Handling non-conformities during the audit
- Developing action plans for immediate closure
- Understanding the certification decision process
- Receiving the certificate and using the ISO 27001 logo
- Maintaining certification: surveillance audits and recertification
Module 9: Advanced Implementation Scenarios - Implementing ISO 27001 in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Shared responsibility models and security boundaries
- Mapping cloud controls to Annex A requirements
- Implementing ISO 27001 in hybrid and multi-cloud setups
- Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms
- Compliance in agile and DevOps environments
- Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Automating control evidence collection
- Implementing in outsourced IT environments
- Managing third-party assurance across the supply chain
- Adapting ISMS for remote and distributed teams
- Securing home offices and mobile devices
- Handling data privacy overlaps with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
- Aligning information security with data protection programmes
- Using ISO 27001 as a foundation for NIST CSF, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service boosts your career
- Adding certification to your LinkedIn profile and CV
- Demonstrating implementation leadership to hiring managers
- Leveraging ISO 27001 expertise for promotions and salary increases
- Transitioning from practitioner to auditor or consultant
- Next steps: pursuing lead implementer or lead auditor training
- Joining professional information security networks
- Staying updated with ISO amendments and supplements
- Accessing post-course update notifications and revision materials
- Using the course materials as a reference for future projects
- Sharing templates and policies under controlled licensing
- Contributing to community forums and peer support groups
- Tracking ISMS performance with built-in KPI dashboard templates
- Scaling the ISMS to group-wide or multi-site implementations
- Integrating with enterprise risk management platforms
- Building a culture of continual security improvement
- Measuring ROI of the ISMS: reduced incidents, faster audits, new contracts
- Presenting security value to the board using financial and operational metrics
- Overview of the 93 controls in ISO 27001:2022 Annex A
- Control categorisation: organisational, people, physical, technological
- Implementing A.5 Information Security Policies
- Developing A.6 Organisation of Information Security
- Establishing roles: CISO, DPO, security champions
- Implementing A.7 Human Resource Security (pre-employment, during, post-employment)
- Designing A.8 Asset Management: ownership, inventory, acceptable use
- Implementing A.9 Access Control: user provisioning, role-based access
- Configuring multi-factor authentication and least privilege
- Implementing A.10 Cryptography: key management and encryption policies
- Applying A.11 Physical and Environmental Security
- Securing data centres, server rooms, and office access
- Implementing A.12 Operations Security: change, capacity, and vulnerability management
- Establishing backup and restore procedures
- Monitoring security events and log management
- Implementing A.13 Communications Security: network controls, segmentation
- Configuring secure email, remote access, and cloud connectivity
- Implementing A.14 System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance
- Enforcing secure SDLC and code review standards
- Implementing A.15 Secure Supplier Relationships
- Conducting vendor security assessments
- Developing third-party contracts with security clauses
- Implementing A.16 Incident Management
- Designing an incident response plan
- Defining escalation paths, communication protocols, and reporting timelines
- Implementing A.17 Business Continuity of Information Security
- Integrating security into BCP and DRP
- Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations
- Implementing A.18 Compliance: legal, statutory, and contractual obligations
- Maintaining a compliance register and audit trail
Module 6: Documentation and Evidence Management - ISMS documentation requirements under ISO 27001
- Required documents: scope, policy, SoA, risk assessment, treatment plan
- Recommended documents: procedures, logs, records, training materials
- Creating a document control procedure
- Version numbering, approval workflows, and retention policies
- Drafting the Information Security Policy
- Writing the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Completing the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Preparing the Risk Assessment Report
- Developing the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating the Access Control Policy
- Drafting the Remote Working Policy
- Writing the Data Classification Policy
- Designing the Incident Response Policy
- Developing the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Preparing evidence packs for audit time
- Using checklists to verify documentation completeness
- Organising evidence by clause and control
- Linking controls to audit questions
- Building a central evidence repository
Module 7: Internal Audits and Management Reviews - Planning the internal audit programme
- Selecting internal auditors and establishing independence
- Developing an audit schedule aligned with the ISMS calendar
- Creating audit checklists for each clause and control
- Conducting process-based and sample-based audits
- Using audit techniques: interviews, observation, document review
- Writing non-conformity statements with objective evidence
- Classifying non-conformities: minor, major, observation
- Verifying corrective actions and closure timelines
- Maintaining the internal audit register
- Preparing for management review meetings
- Agenda design for executive presentations
- Reporting on ISMS performance metrics
- Presenting audit results, risks, and opportunities
- Documenting management review minutes and action items
- Linking findings to continual improvement initiatives
- Reviewing resource adequacy and policy effectiveness
- Ensuring top management remains engaged and informed
Module 8: Preparing for Certification Audit - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Difference between Stage 1 (documentation) and Stage 2 (implementation)
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Evaluating CBs based on industry expertise and audit approach
- Submitting the certification application package
- Preparing for the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to documentation requests and observations
- Closing pre-certification gaps before Stage 2
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Conducting mock audits with random sample checks
- Rehearsing responses to common auditor questions
- Ensuring physical and digital access for auditors
- Managing the Stage 2 audit effectively
- Handling non-conformities during the audit
- Developing action plans for immediate closure
- Understanding the certification decision process
- Receiving the certificate and using the ISO 27001 logo
- Maintaining certification: surveillance audits and recertification
Module 9: Advanced Implementation Scenarios - Implementing ISO 27001 in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Shared responsibility models and security boundaries
- Mapping cloud controls to Annex A requirements
- Implementing ISO 27001 in hybrid and multi-cloud setups
- Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms
- Compliance in agile and DevOps environments
- Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Automating control evidence collection
- Implementing in outsourced IT environments
- Managing third-party assurance across the supply chain
- Adapting ISMS for remote and distributed teams
- Securing home offices and mobile devices
- Handling data privacy overlaps with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
- Aligning information security with data protection programmes
- Using ISO 27001 as a foundation for NIST CSF, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service boosts your career
- Adding certification to your LinkedIn profile and CV
- Demonstrating implementation leadership to hiring managers
- Leveraging ISO 27001 expertise for promotions and salary increases
- Transitioning from practitioner to auditor or consultant
- Next steps: pursuing lead implementer or lead auditor training
- Joining professional information security networks
- Staying updated with ISO amendments and supplements
- Accessing post-course update notifications and revision materials
- Using the course materials as a reference for future projects
- Sharing templates and policies under controlled licensing
- Contributing to community forums and peer support groups
- Tracking ISMS performance with built-in KPI dashboard templates
- Scaling the ISMS to group-wide or multi-site implementations
- Integrating with enterprise risk management platforms
- Building a culture of continual security improvement
- Measuring ROI of the ISMS: reduced incidents, faster audits, new contracts
- Presenting security value to the board using financial and operational metrics
- Planning the internal audit programme
- Selecting internal auditors and establishing independence
- Developing an audit schedule aligned with the ISMS calendar
- Creating audit checklists for each clause and control
- Conducting process-based and sample-based audits
- Using audit techniques: interviews, observation, document review
- Writing non-conformity statements with objective evidence
- Classifying non-conformities: minor, major, observation
- Verifying corrective actions and closure timelines
- Maintaining the internal audit register
- Preparing for management review meetings
- Agenda design for executive presentations
- Reporting on ISMS performance metrics
- Presenting audit results, risks, and opportunities
- Documenting management review minutes and action items
- Linking findings to continual improvement initiatives
- Reviewing resource adequacy and policy effectiveness
- Ensuring top management remains engaged and informed
Module 8: Preparing for Certification Audit - Understanding the two-stage certification audit process
- Difference between Stage 1 (documentation) and Stage 2 (implementation)
- Selecting an accredited certification body
- Evaluating CBs based on industry expertise and audit approach
- Submitting the certification application package
- Preparing for the Stage 1 readiness audit
- Responding to documentation requests and observations
- Closing pre-certification gaps before Stage 2
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Conducting mock audits with random sample checks
- Rehearsing responses to common auditor questions
- Ensuring physical and digital access for auditors
- Managing the Stage 2 audit effectively
- Handling non-conformities during the audit
- Developing action plans for immediate closure
- Understanding the certification decision process
- Receiving the certificate and using the ISO 27001 logo
- Maintaining certification: surveillance audits and recertification
Module 9: Advanced Implementation Scenarios - Implementing ISO 27001 in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Shared responsibility models and security boundaries
- Mapping cloud controls to Annex A requirements
- Implementing ISO 27001 in hybrid and multi-cloud setups
- Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms
- Compliance in agile and DevOps environments
- Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Automating control evidence collection
- Implementing in outsourced IT environments
- Managing third-party assurance across the supply chain
- Adapting ISMS for remote and distributed teams
- Securing home offices and mobile devices
- Handling data privacy overlaps with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
- Aligning information security with data protection programmes
- Using ISO 27001 as a foundation for NIST CSF, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials
Module 10: Certification, Career Advancement, and Next Steps - How the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service boosts your career
- Adding certification to your LinkedIn profile and CV
- Demonstrating implementation leadership to hiring managers
- Leveraging ISO 27001 expertise for promotions and salary increases
- Transitioning from practitioner to auditor or consultant
- Next steps: pursuing lead implementer or lead auditor training
- Joining professional information security networks
- Staying updated with ISO amendments and supplements
- Accessing post-course update notifications and revision materials
- Using the course materials as a reference for future projects
- Sharing templates and policies under controlled licensing
- Contributing to community forums and peer support groups
- Tracking ISMS performance with built-in KPI dashboard templates
- Scaling the ISMS to group-wide or multi-site implementations
- Integrating with enterprise risk management platforms
- Building a culture of continual security improvement
- Measuring ROI of the ISMS: reduced incidents, faster audits, new contracts
- Presenting security value to the board using financial and operational metrics
- Implementing ISO 27001 in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Shared responsibility models and security boundaries
- Mapping cloud controls to Annex A requirements
- Implementing ISO 27001 in hybrid and multi-cloud setups
- Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms
- Compliance in agile and DevOps environments
- Integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Automating control evidence collection
- Implementing in outsourced IT environments
- Managing third-party assurance across the supply chain
- Adapting ISMS for remote and distributed teams
- Securing home offices and mobile devices
- Handling data privacy overlaps with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations
- Aligning information security with data protection programmes
- Using ISO 27001 as a foundation for NIST CSF, SOC 2, or Cyber Essentials