Mastering ISO 27001 Implementation from Start to Finish
You're under pressure. Your organisation is asking for ISO 27001 compliance, but the path forward feels uncertain. Standards documents are dense. Templates don’t fit. Deadlines loom. And senior leadership expects results, not just activity. Worse, you're not alone. 68% of first-time implementers either delay certification by over nine months or abandon the project entirely due to unclear processes, misaligned controls, and unexpected audit findings. The cost? Wasted budget, reputational risk, and missed opportunities in competitive bidding. Enter Mastering ISO 27001 Implementation from Start to Finish - the only structured, end-to-end blueprint designed to take you from confusion to certification readiness in as little as 90 days, with measurable risk reduction from day one. Meet Sarah T., an IT Governance Lead in a mid-sized financial services firm. After enrolling, she used the course framework to align her team around 35 critical controls, completed her Statement of Applicability in under 10 days, and passed her Stage 1 audit with zero major non-conformities. “This wasn’t theory,” she said. “It was our actual implementation checklist.” This course eliminates ambiguity. You’ll gain a board-ready Information Security Management System (ISMS), full documentation suite, and the confidence to lead audits - even if you’ve never held a compliance role before. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Designed for Maximum Clarity, Minimal Risk
This is a self-paced, on-demand learning experience with no fixed dates or time commitments. Access the full course immediately upon enrollment confirmation, allowing you to begin transforming your approach within minutes - from anywhere in the world. Lifetime access ensures you never lose your materials. Revisit templates, update documentation, and scale your ISMS across departments over years, not months. All future updates are included at no extra cost, keeping your knowledge continuously aligned with evolving ISO 27001 best practices and implementation trends. Optimised for all devices, including smartphones and tablets, the course platform supports 24/7 global access. Whether you’re preparing for an audit on the train or finalising your risk register during off-hours, your progress is always available and securely tracked. Time to Value: Fast, Predictable, and Results-Driven
Most learners complete the core implementation framework in 7 to 10 weeks, dedicating just 4 to 6 hours per week. Many report drafting their first Risk Treatment Plan within 14 days and achieving internal readiness for external audits within 12 weeks. The structure is outcome-focused: each module delivers a tangible asset for your ISMS. No filler. No fluff. Just progress. Direct Expert Guidance & Certification Credibility
You’re not going it alone. Enrolment includes structured instructor support via asynchronous feedback channels, allowing you to submit queries, receive clarification on controls, and validate your documentation approach with experienced ISO 27001 practitioners. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised credential trusted by over 120,000 professionals across 94 countries. This certification validates your capability in full-cycle ISO 27001 deployment and strengthens your professional profile on LinkedIn, internal promotions, and consulting engagements. Transparent, Upfront Pricing. Zero Hidden Fees.
You pay one straightforward price. There are no hidden charges, no subscription traps, and no upsells. Once you enrol, everything you need - templates, frameworks, checklists, and the certificate - is included. We accept all major payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Transactions are processed securely with bank-level encryption, ensuring your data remains protected. Your Risk Is Eliminated. You’re Protected.
We offer a 30-day “Satisfied or Refunded” guarantee. If the course doesn’t meet your expectations, simply request a full refund with no questions asked. This is our commitment to quality and your confidence in taking the next step. “Will This Work for Me?” - Let’s Be Clear.
Yes - even if you’re new to information security. Even if your organisation lacks dedicated compliance staff. Even if previous audit attempts have failed. This course works because it’s built on field-tested implementation patterns from over 200 certified ISMS deployments. It’s used by IT managers, compliance officers, cybersecurity consultants, and internal auditors across finance, healthcare, SaaS, and government sectors. This works even if: you’ve only read the ISO standard once, your leadership is pushing for fast results, or your team resists process change. The step-by-step scaffolding, proven templates, and clear ownership models make adoption repeatable and defensible. After enrolment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details and course entry instructions will be delivered separately once your learner profile has been prepared - ensuring a smooth, secure onboarding process. You’re joining a high-integrity system trusted by professionals who need better than theory. They need execution. You do too.
Module 1: Foundations of ISO 27001 and the ISMS - Understanding the purpose and global relevance of ISO 27001
- Defining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and their scope
- Breaking down ISO 27001:2022 clause-by-clause
- Role of ISO 27001 in regulatory compliance and cyber resilience
- Differentiating between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and related standards
- Key terminology: risk, asset, threat, vulnerability, control
- The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle in security management
- Benefits of certification for organisational credibility and contracts
- Establishing strategic alignment with business objectives
- Mapping ISO 27001 to other frameworks: NIST, SOC 2, GDPR
Module 2: Leadership, Governance, and Project Scoping - Gaining leadership buy-in and executive sponsorship
- Creating the ISO 27001 project charter
- Determining the ISMS scope and boundaries
- Documenting excluded controls with valid justification
- Designing organisational roles and responsibilities (RACI)
- Establishing the Information Security Policy
- Defining information security objectives and KPIs
- Audit readiness from the outset: designing for evidence
- Creating the implementation timeline and milestones
- Resource planning: budget, personnel, tools
- Stakeholder communication strategy
- Change management for policy adoption
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodology - Selecting a risk assessment approach: qualitative vs quantitative
- Choosing a risk methodology: OCTAVE, ISO 27005, or custom
- Identifying critical information assets
- Classifying data types and sensitivity levels
- Threat identification using industry threat libraries
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Calculating risk likelihood and impact
- Establishing the risk appetite and tolerance thresholds
- Creating the Risk Assessment Report
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Selecting controls from Annex A for risk reduction
- Justifying control inclusions and exclusions
- Assigning risk ownership and mitigation timelines
- Reviewing and approving the RTP with senior management
Module 4: Statement of Applicability (SoA) Development - Understanding the mandatory nature of the Statement of Applicability
- Compiling all 93 Annex A controls systematically
- Documenting implementation status for each control
- Providing evidence-based justification for exclusions
- Aligning SoA with risk treatment decisions
- Version control and review cycles for the SoA
- Using the SoA as a living document
- Automating SoA updates with tracking sheets
- Common SoA pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Audit preparation: ensuring SoA completeness
Module 5: Core Documentation and Policy Framework - Essential documentation required by ISO 27001
- Writing the Information Security Policy (ISP)
- Developing Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating Asset Management Policy
- Defining Access Control Policy
- Establishing Data Classification Policy
- Designing Incident Response Policy
- Developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Creating Third-Party Security Policy
- Writing Remote Work and Mobile Device Policy
- Versioning, approval, and distribution protocols
- Centralised document repository setup
- Ensuring document accessibility and confidentiality
- Document review and update frequency
Module 6: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 1: Organisational) - Implementing A.5.1 Policies for information security
- Executing A.5.2 Segregation of duties
- Applying A.5.3 Management responsibilities
- Establishing A.5.4 Contact with authorities
- Documenting A.5.5 Contact with special interest groups
- Deploying A.5.6 Threat intelligence
- Integrating A.5.7 Information security in project management
- Addressing A.5.8 Inventory of information systems
- Managing A.5.9 Acceptable use of information systems
- Enforcing A.5.10 Return of assets
- Implementing A.5.11 Clear desk and clear screen
- Using A.5.12 Classification of information
- Setting up A.5.13 Labelling of information
- Controlling A.5.14 Information transfer
Module 7: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 2: People) - Executing A.6.1 Screening
- Applying A.6.2 Terms and conditions of employment
- Establishing A.6.3 Information security awareness, education, and training
- Implementing A.6.4 Disciplinary process
- Managing A.6.5 Termination responsibilities
- Conducting A.6.6 Confidentiality agreements
- Tracking A.6.7 Independent checks
- Monitoring A.6.8 Information security event reporting
Module 8: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 3: Physical) - Implementing A.7.1 Physical entry controls
- Establishing A.7.2 Physical security monitoring
- Securing A.7.3 Protection against environmental threats
- Applying A.7.4 Working in secure areas
- Controlling A.7.5 Delivery and loading areas
- Managing A.7.6 Cabling security
- Securing A.7.7 Equipment maintenance
- Protecting A.7.8 Secure disposal or reuse of equipment
- Tracking A.7.9 Equipment siting and protection
- Implementing A.7.10 Utilities
- Establishing A.7.11 Lighting
- Enforcing A.7.12 Secure areas
- Documenting A.7.13 Public access and delivery zones
Module 9: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 4: Technological) - Configuring A.8.1 User endpoint devices
- Managing A.8.2 Privileged access rights
- Enforcing A.8.3 Information access restriction
- Implementing A.8.4 Password management
- Deploying A.8.5 Authentication for access control
- Applying A.8.6 Protection against malware
- Configuring A.8.7 Unattended user equipment
- Establishing A.8.8 Logging
- Monitoring A.8.9 Monitoring activities
- Analysing A.8.10 Clock synchronisation
- Controlling A.8.11 Configuration management
- Securing A.8.12 Information deletion
- Validating A.8.13 Data leakage prevention
- Implementing A.8.14 Information backup
- Applying A.8.15 Redundancy of information systems
- Using A.8.16 Web filtering
- Deploying A.8.17 Use of cryptography
Module 10: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 5: Supplier & Operations) - A.9.1 Supplier risk assessment
- A.9.2 Supplier agreements
- A.9.3 Supplier service delivery management
- A.9.4 Monitoring and review of suppliers
- A.9.5 Managing changes to supplier services
- A.10.1 Operational procedures
- A.10.2 Malware prevention
- A.10.3 Backup
- A.10.4 Logging and monitoring
- A.10.5 Control of operational software
- A.10.6 Technical vulnerabilities
- A.10.7 Information system audit
- A.10.8 Segregation of development, testing, and production environments
Module 11: Incident Management, Business Continuity & Resilience - Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Understanding the purpose and global relevance of ISO 27001
- Defining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and their scope
- Breaking down ISO 27001:2022 clause-by-clause
- Role of ISO 27001 in regulatory compliance and cyber resilience
- Differentiating between ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and related standards
- Key terminology: risk, asset, threat, vulnerability, control
- The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle in security management
- Benefits of certification for organisational credibility and contracts
- Establishing strategic alignment with business objectives
- Mapping ISO 27001 to other frameworks: NIST, SOC 2, GDPR
Module 2: Leadership, Governance, and Project Scoping - Gaining leadership buy-in and executive sponsorship
- Creating the ISO 27001 project charter
- Determining the ISMS scope and boundaries
- Documenting excluded controls with valid justification
- Designing organisational roles and responsibilities (RACI)
- Establishing the Information Security Policy
- Defining information security objectives and KPIs
- Audit readiness from the outset: designing for evidence
- Creating the implementation timeline and milestones
- Resource planning: budget, personnel, tools
- Stakeholder communication strategy
- Change management for policy adoption
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Treatment Methodology - Selecting a risk assessment approach: qualitative vs quantitative
- Choosing a risk methodology: OCTAVE, ISO 27005, or custom
- Identifying critical information assets
- Classifying data types and sensitivity levels
- Threat identification using industry threat libraries
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Calculating risk likelihood and impact
- Establishing the risk appetite and tolerance thresholds
- Creating the Risk Assessment Report
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Selecting controls from Annex A for risk reduction
- Justifying control inclusions and exclusions
- Assigning risk ownership and mitigation timelines
- Reviewing and approving the RTP with senior management
Module 4: Statement of Applicability (SoA) Development - Understanding the mandatory nature of the Statement of Applicability
- Compiling all 93 Annex A controls systematically
- Documenting implementation status for each control
- Providing evidence-based justification for exclusions
- Aligning SoA with risk treatment decisions
- Version control and review cycles for the SoA
- Using the SoA as a living document
- Automating SoA updates with tracking sheets
- Common SoA pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Audit preparation: ensuring SoA completeness
Module 5: Core Documentation and Policy Framework - Essential documentation required by ISO 27001
- Writing the Information Security Policy (ISP)
- Developing Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating Asset Management Policy
- Defining Access Control Policy
- Establishing Data Classification Policy
- Designing Incident Response Policy
- Developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Creating Third-Party Security Policy
- Writing Remote Work and Mobile Device Policy
- Versioning, approval, and distribution protocols
- Centralised document repository setup
- Ensuring document accessibility and confidentiality
- Document review and update frequency
Module 6: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 1: Organisational) - Implementing A.5.1 Policies for information security
- Executing A.5.2 Segregation of duties
- Applying A.5.3 Management responsibilities
- Establishing A.5.4 Contact with authorities
- Documenting A.5.5 Contact with special interest groups
- Deploying A.5.6 Threat intelligence
- Integrating A.5.7 Information security in project management
- Addressing A.5.8 Inventory of information systems
- Managing A.5.9 Acceptable use of information systems
- Enforcing A.5.10 Return of assets
- Implementing A.5.11 Clear desk and clear screen
- Using A.5.12 Classification of information
- Setting up A.5.13 Labelling of information
- Controlling A.5.14 Information transfer
Module 7: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 2: People) - Executing A.6.1 Screening
- Applying A.6.2 Terms and conditions of employment
- Establishing A.6.3 Information security awareness, education, and training
- Implementing A.6.4 Disciplinary process
- Managing A.6.5 Termination responsibilities
- Conducting A.6.6 Confidentiality agreements
- Tracking A.6.7 Independent checks
- Monitoring A.6.8 Information security event reporting
Module 8: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 3: Physical) - Implementing A.7.1 Physical entry controls
- Establishing A.7.2 Physical security monitoring
- Securing A.7.3 Protection against environmental threats
- Applying A.7.4 Working in secure areas
- Controlling A.7.5 Delivery and loading areas
- Managing A.7.6 Cabling security
- Securing A.7.7 Equipment maintenance
- Protecting A.7.8 Secure disposal or reuse of equipment
- Tracking A.7.9 Equipment siting and protection
- Implementing A.7.10 Utilities
- Establishing A.7.11 Lighting
- Enforcing A.7.12 Secure areas
- Documenting A.7.13 Public access and delivery zones
Module 9: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 4: Technological) - Configuring A.8.1 User endpoint devices
- Managing A.8.2 Privileged access rights
- Enforcing A.8.3 Information access restriction
- Implementing A.8.4 Password management
- Deploying A.8.5 Authentication for access control
- Applying A.8.6 Protection against malware
- Configuring A.8.7 Unattended user equipment
- Establishing A.8.8 Logging
- Monitoring A.8.9 Monitoring activities
- Analysing A.8.10 Clock synchronisation
- Controlling A.8.11 Configuration management
- Securing A.8.12 Information deletion
- Validating A.8.13 Data leakage prevention
- Implementing A.8.14 Information backup
- Applying A.8.15 Redundancy of information systems
- Using A.8.16 Web filtering
- Deploying A.8.17 Use of cryptography
Module 10: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 5: Supplier & Operations) - A.9.1 Supplier risk assessment
- A.9.2 Supplier agreements
- A.9.3 Supplier service delivery management
- A.9.4 Monitoring and review of suppliers
- A.9.5 Managing changes to supplier services
- A.10.1 Operational procedures
- A.10.2 Malware prevention
- A.10.3 Backup
- A.10.4 Logging and monitoring
- A.10.5 Control of operational software
- A.10.6 Technical vulnerabilities
- A.10.7 Information system audit
- A.10.8 Segregation of development, testing, and production environments
Module 11: Incident Management, Business Continuity & Resilience - Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Selecting a risk assessment approach: qualitative vs quantitative
- Choosing a risk methodology: OCTAVE, ISO 27005, or custom
- Identifying critical information assets
- Classifying data types and sensitivity levels
- Threat identification using industry threat libraries
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Calculating risk likelihood and impact
- Establishing the risk appetite and tolerance thresholds
- Creating the Risk Assessment Report
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Selecting controls from Annex A for risk reduction
- Justifying control inclusions and exclusions
- Assigning risk ownership and mitigation timelines
- Reviewing and approving the RTP with senior management
Module 4: Statement of Applicability (SoA) Development - Understanding the mandatory nature of the Statement of Applicability
- Compiling all 93 Annex A controls systematically
- Documenting implementation status for each control
- Providing evidence-based justification for exclusions
- Aligning SoA with risk treatment decisions
- Version control and review cycles for the SoA
- Using the SoA as a living document
- Automating SoA updates with tracking sheets
- Common SoA pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Audit preparation: ensuring SoA completeness
Module 5: Core Documentation and Policy Framework - Essential documentation required by ISO 27001
- Writing the Information Security Policy (ISP)
- Developing Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating Asset Management Policy
- Defining Access Control Policy
- Establishing Data Classification Policy
- Designing Incident Response Policy
- Developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Creating Third-Party Security Policy
- Writing Remote Work and Mobile Device Policy
- Versioning, approval, and distribution protocols
- Centralised document repository setup
- Ensuring document accessibility and confidentiality
- Document review and update frequency
Module 6: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 1: Organisational) - Implementing A.5.1 Policies for information security
- Executing A.5.2 Segregation of duties
- Applying A.5.3 Management responsibilities
- Establishing A.5.4 Contact with authorities
- Documenting A.5.5 Contact with special interest groups
- Deploying A.5.6 Threat intelligence
- Integrating A.5.7 Information security in project management
- Addressing A.5.8 Inventory of information systems
- Managing A.5.9 Acceptable use of information systems
- Enforcing A.5.10 Return of assets
- Implementing A.5.11 Clear desk and clear screen
- Using A.5.12 Classification of information
- Setting up A.5.13 Labelling of information
- Controlling A.5.14 Information transfer
Module 7: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 2: People) - Executing A.6.1 Screening
- Applying A.6.2 Terms and conditions of employment
- Establishing A.6.3 Information security awareness, education, and training
- Implementing A.6.4 Disciplinary process
- Managing A.6.5 Termination responsibilities
- Conducting A.6.6 Confidentiality agreements
- Tracking A.6.7 Independent checks
- Monitoring A.6.8 Information security event reporting
Module 8: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 3: Physical) - Implementing A.7.1 Physical entry controls
- Establishing A.7.2 Physical security monitoring
- Securing A.7.3 Protection against environmental threats
- Applying A.7.4 Working in secure areas
- Controlling A.7.5 Delivery and loading areas
- Managing A.7.6 Cabling security
- Securing A.7.7 Equipment maintenance
- Protecting A.7.8 Secure disposal or reuse of equipment
- Tracking A.7.9 Equipment siting and protection
- Implementing A.7.10 Utilities
- Establishing A.7.11 Lighting
- Enforcing A.7.12 Secure areas
- Documenting A.7.13 Public access and delivery zones
Module 9: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 4: Technological) - Configuring A.8.1 User endpoint devices
- Managing A.8.2 Privileged access rights
- Enforcing A.8.3 Information access restriction
- Implementing A.8.4 Password management
- Deploying A.8.5 Authentication for access control
- Applying A.8.6 Protection against malware
- Configuring A.8.7 Unattended user equipment
- Establishing A.8.8 Logging
- Monitoring A.8.9 Monitoring activities
- Analysing A.8.10 Clock synchronisation
- Controlling A.8.11 Configuration management
- Securing A.8.12 Information deletion
- Validating A.8.13 Data leakage prevention
- Implementing A.8.14 Information backup
- Applying A.8.15 Redundancy of information systems
- Using A.8.16 Web filtering
- Deploying A.8.17 Use of cryptography
Module 10: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 5: Supplier & Operations) - A.9.1 Supplier risk assessment
- A.9.2 Supplier agreements
- A.9.3 Supplier service delivery management
- A.9.4 Monitoring and review of suppliers
- A.9.5 Managing changes to supplier services
- A.10.1 Operational procedures
- A.10.2 Malware prevention
- A.10.3 Backup
- A.10.4 Logging and monitoring
- A.10.5 Control of operational software
- A.10.6 Technical vulnerabilities
- A.10.7 Information system audit
- A.10.8 Segregation of development, testing, and production environments
Module 11: Incident Management, Business Continuity & Resilience - Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Essential documentation required by ISO 27001
- Writing the Information Security Policy (ISP)
- Developing Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- Creating Asset Management Policy
- Defining Access Control Policy
- Establishing Data Classification Policy
- Designing Incident Response Policy
- Developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Creating Third-Party Security Policy
- Writing Remote Work and Mobile Device Policy
- Versioning, approval, and distribution protocols
- Centralised document repository setup
- Ensuring document accessibility and confidentiality
- Document review and update frequency
Module 6: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 1: Organisational) - Implementing A.5.1 Policies for information security
- Executing A.5.2 Segregation of duties
- Applying A.5.3 Management responsibilities
- Establishing A.5.4 Contact with authorities
- Documenting A.5.5 Contact with special interest groups
- Deploying A.5.6 Threat intelligence
- Integrating A.5.7 Information security in project management
- Addressing A.5.8 Inventory of information systems
- Managing A.5.9 Acceptable use of information systems
- Enforcing A.5.10 Return of assets
- Implementing A.5.11 Clear desk and clear screen
- Using A.5.12 Classification of information
- Setting up A.5.13 Labelling of information
- Controlling A.5.14 Information transfer
Module 7: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 2: People) - Executing A.6.1 Screening
- Applying A.6.2 Terms and conditions of employment
- Establishing A.6.3 Information security awareness, education, and training
- Implementing A.6.4 Disciplinary process
- Managing A.6.5 Termination responsibilities
- Conducting A.6.6 Confidentiality agreements
- Tracking A.6.7 Independent checks
- Monitoring A.6.8 Information security event reporting
Module 8: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 3: Physical) - Implementing A.7.1 Physical entry controls
- Establishing A.7.2 Physical security monitoring
- Securing A.7.3 Protection against environmental threats
- Applying A.7.4 Working in secure areas
- Controlling A.7.5 Delivery and loading areas
- Managing A.7.6 Cabling security
- Securing A.7.7 Equipment maintenance
- Protecting A.7.8 Secure disposal or reuse of equipment
- Tracking A.7.9 Equipment siting and protection
- Implementing A.7.10 Utilities
- Establishing A.7.11 Lighting
- Enforcing A.7.12 Secure areas
- Documenting A.7.13 Public access and delivery zones
Module 9: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 4: Technological) - Configuring A.8.1 User endpoint devices
- Managing A.8.2 Privileged access rights
- Enforcing A.8.3 Information access restriction
- Implementing A.8.4 Password management
- Deploying A.8.5 Authentication for access control
- Applying A.8.6 Protection against malware
- Configuring A.8.7 Unattended user equipment
- Establishing A.8.8 Logging
- Monitoring A.8.9 Monitoring activities
- Analysing A.8.10 Clock synchronisation
- Controlling A.8.11 Configuration management
- Securing A.8.12 Information deletion
- Validating A.8.13 Data leakage prevention
- Implementing A.8.14 Information backup
- Applying A.8.15 Redundancy of information systems
- Using A.8.16 Web filtering
- Deploying A.8.17 Use of cryptography
Module 10: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 5: Supplier & Operations) - A.9.1 Supplier risk assessment
- A.9.2 Supplier agreements
- A.9.3 Supplier service delivery management
- A.9.4 Monitoring and review of suppliers
- A.9.5 Managing changes to supplier services
- A.10.1 Operational procedures
- A.10.2 Malware prevention
- A.10.3 Backup
- A.10.4 Logging and monitoring
- A.10.5 Control of operational software
- A.10.6 Technical vulnerabilities
- A.10.7 Information system audit
- A.10.8 Segregation of development, testing, and production environments
Module 11: Incident Management, Business Continuity & Resilience - Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Executing A.6.1 Screening
- Applying A.6.2 Terms and conditions of employment
- Establishing A.6.3 Information security awareness, education, and training
- Implementing A.6.4 Disciplinary process
- Managing A.6.5 Termination responsibilities
- Conducting A.6.6 Confidentiality agreements
- Tracking A.6.7 Independent checks
- Monitoring A.6.8 Information security event reporting
Module 8: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 3: Physical) - Implementing A.7.1 Physical entry controls
- Establishing A.7.2 Physical security monitoring
- Securing A.7.3 Protection against environmental threats
- Applying A.7.4 Working in secure areas
- Controlling A.7.5 Delivery and loading areas
- Managing A.7.6 Cabling security
- Securing A.7.7 Equipment maintenance
- Protecting A.7.8 Secure disposal or reuse of equipment
- Tracking A.7.9 Equipment siting and protection
- Implementing A.7.10 Utilities
- Establishing A.7.11 Lighting
- Enforcing A.7.12 Secure areas
- Documenting A.7.13 Public access and delivery zones
Module 9: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 4: Technological) - Configuring A.8.1 User endpoint devices
- Managing A.8.2 Privileged access rights
- Enforcing A.8.3 Information access restriction
- Implementing A.8.4 Password management
- Deploying A.8.5 Authentication for access control
- Applying A.8.6 Protection against malware
- Configuring A.8.7 Unattended user equipment
- Establishing A.8.8 Logging
- Monitoring A.8.9 Monitoring activities
- Analysing A.8.10 Clock synchronisation
- Controlling A.8.11 Configuration management
- Securing A.8.12 Information deletion
- Validating A.8.13 Data leakage prevention
- Implementing A.8.14 Information backup
- Applying A.8.15 Redundancy of information systems
- Using A.8.16 Web filtering
- Deploying A.8.17 Use of cryptography
Module 10: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 5: Supplier & Operations) - A.9.1 Supplier risk assessment
- A.9.2 Supplier agreements
- A.9.3 Supplier service delivery management
- A.9.4 Monitoring and review of suppliers
- A.9.5 Managing changes to supplier services
- A.10.1 Operational procedures
- A.10.2 Malware prevention
- A.10.3 Backup
- A.10.4 Logging and monitoring
- A.10.5 Control of operational software
- A.10.6 Technical vulnerabilities
- A.10.7 Information system audit
- A.10.8 Segregation of development, testing, and production environments
Module 11: Incident Management, Business Continuity & Resilience - Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Configuring A.8.1 User endpoint devices
- Managing A.8.2 Privileged access rights
- Enforcing A.8.3 Information access restriction
- Implementing A.8.4 Password management
- Deploying A.8.5 Authentication for access control
- Applying A.8.6 Protection against malware
- Configuring A.8.7 Unattended user equipment
- Establishing A.8.8 Logging
- Monitoring A.8.9 Monitoring activities
- Analysing A.8.10 Clock synchronisation
- Controlling A.8.11 Configuration management
- Securing A.8.12 Information deletion
- Validating A.8.13 Data leakage prevention
- Implementing A.8.14 Information backup
- Applying A.8.15 Redundancy of information systems
- Using A.8.16 Web filtering
- Deploying A.8.17 Use of cryptography
Module 10: Implementation of Annex A Controls (Part 5: Supplier & Operations) - A.9.1 Supplier risk assessment
- A.9.2 Supplier agreements
- A.9.3 Supplier service delivery management
- A.9.4 Monitoring and review of suppliers
- A.9.5 Managing changes to supplier services
- A.10.1 Operational procedures
- A.10.2 Malware prevention
- A.10.3 Backup
- A.10.4 Logging and monitoring
- A.10.5 Control of operational software
- A.10.6 Technical vulnerabilities
- A.10.7 Information system audit
- A.10.8 Segregation of development, testing, and production environments
Module 11: Incident Management, Business Continuity & Resilience - Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Designing an incident response framework
- Creating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
- Establishing incident reporting and escalation paths
- Documenting incident response procedures
- Conducting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
- Integrating incident data into risk assessment
- Developing business continuity objectives
- Performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Defining Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Designing continuity plans for critical systems
- Testing continuity plans: walk-throughs, simulations
- Updating plans based on organisational changes
Module 12: Internal Audit, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement - Planning the internal audit schedule
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Developing audit checklists aligned with ISO 27001 clauses
- Audit techniques: interviews, sampling, evidence review
- Conducting the internal audit process
- Reporting audit findings and non-conformities
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Using audit results to inform management review
- Establishing ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Measuring effectiveness of controls
- Setting up automated alerts and dashboards
- Analyse trends and initiate preventive actions
- Updating risk assessments based on audit findings
Module 13: Management Review and Executive Reporting - Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Scheduling the annual management review meeting
- Preparing the management review agenda
- Compiling key inputs: audit results, incident reports, risk status
- Presenting ISMS performance metrics
- Obtaining formal management decisions and approvals
- Documenting review outcomes and action items
- Integrating ISMS updates into strategic planning
- Reporting to the board or steering committee
- Creating concise executive dashboards
- Aligning ISMS performance with organisational goals
Module 14: Certification Audit Preparation and Execution - Choosing a UKAS or accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process: Stage 1 and Stage 2
- Preparing for Stage 1: documentation review
- Ensuring completeness of required documents
- Preparing for Stage 2: on-site evaluation
- Rehearsing staff interviews and response protocols
- Organising evidence files and access permissions
- Simulating audit walkthroughs
- Addressing minor and major non-conformities
- Responding to auditor findings
- Implementing corrective actions under audit timelines
- Following up with the certification body
- Receiving certification decision
- Announcing certification internally and externally
Module 15: Post-Certification: Maintenance, Surveillance & Recertification - Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture
Module 16: Career Advancement and Professional Growth - Leveraging your ISO 27001 implementation experience
- Adding certification success to your CV and LinkedIn
- Positioning yourself for leadership roles
- Using the Art of Service Certificate in job applications
- Negotiating higher compensation with demonstrable ROI
- Becoming a trusted internal advisor on compliance
- Transitioning into consulting or freelance roles
- Building repeatable methodologies for future projects
- Mentoring junior team members
- Developing personal credibility in security governance
- Understanding surveillance audit schedule
- Conducting internal audits before surveillance
- Updating documentation to reflect changes
- Managing changes to scope or controls
- Preparing evidence packets for surveillance audits
- Handling minor findings professionally
- Preparing for 3-year recertification audit
- Scaling the ISMS to new subsidiaries or business units
- Integrating ISO 27001 with other management systems
- Leveraging certification for new clients and tenders
- Continuously improving security posture