Mastering ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation for Information Security Leaders
You're not just another security professional. You're a leader, under pressure to deliver real protection, real compliance, and real business resilience in an environment where one breach can cost millions and reputation. Right now, you may be navigating conflicting priorities, legacy systems, and stakeholders who demand ISO 27001 certification but don’t fund or understand the work it takes. You’re expected to lead the implementation, but without a proven, board-aligned roadmap - leaving you stuck between technical detail and strategic oversight. The Mastering ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation for Information Security Leaders course is your precise intervention to move from overwhelmed to in control. This is not theory. It's a battle-tested, implementation-grade system used by senior security leaders to design, deploy, and certify a fully compliant Information Security Management System in under 90 days. One of our learners, a CISO at a mid-sized financial services firm, used this framework to build their ISMS from scratch, align controls with business risk appetite, and pass their Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits in the first attempt - with zero nonconformities cited. Their auditors commented that the documentation was “among the most coherent and leadership-aligned they’d seen.” This course delivers a complete, step-by-step blueprint for going from no formal ISMS to a certified, auditable, leadership-supported security programme - complete with all templates, board communication strategies, and policy frameworks you need. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Fully Self-Paced, On-Demand, and Accessible Anytime, Anywhere
This course is designed for senior professionals who need maximum flexibility without sacrificing depth. It is 100% self-paced, with immediate online access upon enrollment. There are no fixed sessions, deadlines, or mandatory live components. You decide when, where, and how fast you progress. Most learners complete the core implementation framework in 60 to 90 hours, with many applying the materials directly to their live ISMS projects and achieving tangible progress within the first two weeks. Lifetime Access & Future Updates Included
Enroll once and gain lifetime access to all course content. Any future updates - including evolving regulatory alignment, new templates, or revised audit guidance - are delivered at no additional cost. This ensures your knowledge and toolkit remain current over years, not months. Mobile-Friendly, 24/7 Global Access
Access all materials from any device, anywhere in the world. Whether you're reviewing risk assessment frameworks on your tablet during a commute or finalising your Statement of Applicability on your laptop before an audit, the platform is fully responsive and optimised for productivity on the go. Direct Instructor Support & Implementation Guidance
While this is not a group cohort-based programme, you are not alone. You'll receive direct access to implementation guidance from experienced ISO 27001 lead auditors and former CISOs. Submit your questions through the secure portal and receive expert-reviewed responses within 48 hours, focused on real-world application, not theoretical answers. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon finishing the course requirements, you will earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised accreditation body in enterprise governance and compliance training. This certificate validates your mastery of ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and is regularly cited by graduates in promotion packages, job applications, and audit defence documentation. Straightforward Pricing, No Hidden Fees
The course fee is all-inclusive. There are no subscription traps, certification surcharges, or add-on costs. What you see is exactly what you get - one transparent investment in your professional capability. Accepted Payment Methods
We accept all major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Transactions are processed through a PCI-compliant gateway to ensure your data and payment security. 100% Money-Back Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded
We eliminate your risk with a full money-back guarantee. If you complete the first three modules and do not find the content immediately applicable, actionable, and superior to other ISO 27001 resources you’ve used, request a refund within 30 days for a prompt and no-questions-asked reimbursement. Seamless Post-Enrolment Experience
After enrolling, you will receive a confirmation email. Your access details and course entry instructions will be sent in a separate notification once your learner profile is fully provisioned. This ensures a smooth, error-free onboarding experience. “Will This Work for Me?” - Trust Through Real-World Alignment
Leaders like you - from CISOs to Information Security Managers in healthcare, finance, government, and tech - have used this programme to lead successful certifications, even in complex, multinational organisations with decentralised IT. This works even if you’ve failed a pre-audit, if your board resists funding, if you're managing stakeholders across departments, or if you're new to compliance frameworks. The structure, templates, and executive communication tools are designed to overcome these exact challenges. You'll learn how to speak the language of risk and return to executives, quantify security investments, and position ISO 27001 not as a compliance burden but as a strategic enabler - just as one Head of Security did when she used the business case template to secure six-figure funding for their ISMS build. This course doesn’t just teach standards - it equips you to lead them.
Extensive and Detailed Course Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of ISO/IEC 27001 and the Leadership Imperative - Understanding the global relevance and business drivers behind ISO/IEC 27001
- The role of information security leadership in enterprise risk management
- Differentiating ISO/IEC 27001 from other security standards and regulations
- Key terminology and core definitions for executive understanding
- The business value of certification revenue protection, client trust, and market differentiation
- Preparing for the role of ISMS project leader within your organisation
- Aligning ISO 27001 with organisational vision, mission, and strategic goals
- Establishing executive sponsorship and board governance
- Mapping security to business objectives and stakeholder expectations
- Understanding the scope and boundaries of an ISMS
- Reviewing Annex A controls and their business context integration
- Introduction to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model
- The critical importance of context of the organisation (Clause 4)
- Analysing internal and external issues affecting security outcomes
- Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
Module 2: Building Governance and Leadership Commitment - Drafting the Information Security Policy with board-level language
- Gaining leadership buy-in using business risk language
- Establishing the Information Security Steering Committee
- Defining roles and responsibilities across the ISMS
- Creating a RACI matrix for security accountability
- Developing the Information Security Charter
- Setting information security objectives and KPIs
- Ensuring leadership demonstrates commitment through actions and resources
- Integrating information security into business processes
- Managing cross-functional dependencies with IT, HR, and Legal
- Communicating security priorities across departments
- Establishing security awareness as a leadership mandate
- Creating an ISMS project plan with milestones and deliverables
- Building a business case for ISO 27001 implementation funding
- Measuring the ROI of compliance and certification
Module 3: Context of the Organisation and Scope Definition - Conducting a comprehensive organisational context analysis
- Identifying internal and external factors influencing security
- Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis
- Defining the organisational boundaries and application scope
- Determining which departments, locations, and systems are in scope
- Documenting legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Avoiding common scope creep pitfalls
- Creating and justifying exclusions with audit-ready rationale
- Designing the ISMS scope statement for audit submission
- Aligning scope with business-critical assets
- Validating scope with leadership and internal audit
- Managing multi-site and multinational implementations
- Outsourced services and third-party risk inclusion
- Cloud environments and scope considerations
- Defining the Statement of Applicability (SoA) foundation
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Strategy - Establishing a risk assessment methodology approved by ISO
- Selecting qualitative vs quantitative risk assessment approaches
- Defining asset classification and criticality levels
- Identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
- Building a comprehensive risk register with standardised format
- Calculating risk likelihood and consequence ratings
- Using risk matrices to prioritise treatment efforts
- Setting the risk acceptance criteria and appetite thresholds
- Selecting from risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls directly to identified risks
- Assigning risk owners and treatment deadlines
- Validating treatment effectiveness through testing
- Integrating risk assessment into ongoing operations
- Using risk reports to inform board decisions
Module 5: Designing and Implementing Annex A Controls - Overview of all 93 Annex A controls across 4 themes
- Control prioritisation based on risk profile
- Access control policy development and enforcement
- User access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Role-based access control (RBAC) design
- Password policy standards and alternatives to passwords
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation roadmap
- Physical and environmental security for data centres and offices
- Secure disposal of media and equipment
- Secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration
- Change management controls and approval workflows
- Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning policies
- Malware protection and endpoint security controls
- Network security architecture and segmentation
- Monitoring and logging of security events
- Secure configuration baselines for systems and devices
- Supplier security assessment and contract clauses
- Incident response preparedness and escalation paths
- Business continuity planning alignment
- Protecting intellectual property and confidential data
Module 6: Developing Core ISMS Documentation - The mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Information Security Policy template and customisation
- Risk Assessment Report structure and content
- Risk Treatment Plan documentation standards
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) creation process
- Defining control objectives and implementation status
- Documenting exclusions with justifiable rationale
- Version control and document retention policies
- Secure document storage and access restrictions
- Operational procedures for security monitoring
- Acceptable use policy for devices and networks
- Remote access policy for hybrid workforces
- Data classification and handling guidelines
- Encryption policy for data at rest and in transit
- Backup and recovery policy documentation
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy frameworks
- Secure onboarding and offboarding checklists
- Third-party security agreement templates
- Physical access control policy for facilities
- Visitor management procedures
Module 7: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning and scheduling internal audits
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Creating audit checklists based on ISO/IEC 27001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Gathering objective evidence and non-conformity identification
- Writing clear audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Performing root cause analysis for recurring issues
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation review
- Presenting audit findings to the Management Review Meeting
- Scheduling and conducting Management Review
- Agenda design for executive-level reviews
- Reporting on ISMS performance, risks, and opportunities
- Reviewing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Evaluating resource adequacy and capability gaps
- Deciding on improvements and changes to the ISMS
- Documenting Management Review minutes and actions
- Ensuring continual improvement through feedback loops
- Integrating audit results into risk treatment updates
- Using dashboards and KPIs for visual reporting
Module 8: Preparing for External Certification Audit - Choosing an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation and readiness review
- Addressing gaps and incomplete documentation
- Mock audit simulations with real-world scenarios
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Responding to auditor questions with confidence
- Correcting minor and major non-conformities
- Submitting the Statement of Applicability for review
- Providing evidence of control effectiveness
- Handling auditor observations and clarification requests
- Preparing board and leadership for audit interviews
- Demonstrating continual improvement efforts
- Rehearsing responses to common audit challenges
- Final pre-audit checklist and readiness scorecard
- Defining success metrics for audit outcome
- Negotiating findings professionally and constructively
- Obtaining certification and publishing the achievement
- Leveraging certification in marketing and tenders
- Planning surveillance and recertification audits
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Embedding Security Culture - Integrating the ISMS into daily operations
- Automating control monitoring where possible
- Assigning ongoing ownership of controls
- Building a security champion network across departments
- Developing a continuous improvement plan
- Detecting and responding to new risks
- Updating the risk assessment annually or after major changes
- Revising the Statement of Applicability as needed
- Tracking changes in legislation and sector-specific threats
- Running regular tabletop exercises for incident scenarios
- Conducting phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
- Measuring the effectiveness of security training
- Tracking employee completion of mandatory training
- Using metrics to prove cultural change
- Recognising and rewarding secure behaviours
- Embedding security into HR onboarding and performance
- Managing disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Communicating security wins to the organisation
- Detecting insider threats through behavioural monitoring
- Managing shadow IT through policy and engagement
Module 10: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Integration - Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
Module 1: Foundations of ISO/IEC 27001 and the Leadership Imperative - Understanding the global relevance and business drivers behind ISO/IEC 27001
- The role of information security leadership in enterprise risk management
- Differentiating ISO/IEC 27001 from other security standards and regulations
- Key terminology and core definitions for executive understanding
- The business value of certification revenue protection, client trust, and market differentiation
- Preparing for the role of ISMS project leader within your organisation
- Aligning ISO 27001 with organisational vision, mission, and strategic goals
- Establishing executive sponsorship and board governance
- Mapping security to business objectives and stakeholder expectations
- Understanding the scope and boundaries of an ISMS
- Reviewing Annex A controls and their business context integration
- Introduction to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model
- The critical importance of context of the organisation (Clause 4)
- Analysing internal and external issues affecting security outcomes
- Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
Module 2: Building Governance and Leadership Commitment - Drafting the Information Security Policy with board-level language
- Gaining leadership buy-in using business risk language
- Establishing the Information Security Steering Committee
- Defining roles and responsibilities across the ISMS
- Creating a RACI matrix for security accountability
- Developing the Information Security Charter
- Setting information security objectives and KPIs
- Ensuring leadership demonstrates commitment through actions and resources
- Integrating information security into business processes
- Managing cross-functional dependencies with IT, HR, and Legal
- Communicating security priorities across departments
- Establishing security awareness as a leadership mandate
- Creating an ISMS project plan with milestones and deliverables
- Building a business case for ISO 27001 implementation funding
- Measuring the ROI of compliance and certification
Module 3: Context of the Organisation and Scope Definition - Conducting a comprehensive organisational context analysis
- Identifying internal and external factors influencing security
- Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis
- Defining the organisational boundaries and application scope
- Determining which departments, locations, and systems are in scope
- Documenting legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Avoiding common scope creep pitfalls
- Creating and justifying exclusions with audit-ready rationale
- Designing the ISMS scope statement for audit submission
- Aligning scope with business-critical assets
- Validating scope with leadership and internal audit
- Managing multi-site and multinational implementations
- Outsourced services and third-party risk inclusion
- Cloud environments and scope considerations
- Defining the Statement of Applicability (SoA) foundation
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Strategy - Establishing a risk assessment methodology approved by ISO
- Selecting qualitative vs quantitative risk assessment approaches
- Defining asset classification and criticality levels
- Identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
- Building a comprehensive risk register with standardised format
- Calculating risk likelihood and consequence ratings
- Using risk matrices to prioritise treatment efforts
- Setting the risk acceptance criteria and appetite thresholds
- Selecting from risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls directly to identified risks
- Assigning risk owners and treatment deadlines
- Validating treatment effectiveness through testing
- Integrating risk assessment into ongoing operations
- Using risk reports to inform board decisions
Module 5: Designing and Implementing Annex A Controls - Overview of all 93 Annex A controls across 4 themes
- Control prioritisation based on risk profile
- Access control policy development and enforcement
- User access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Role-based access control (RBAC) design
- Password policy standards and alternatives to passwords
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation roadmap
- Physical and environmental security for data centres and offices
- Secure disposal of media and equipment
- Secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration
- Change management controls and approval workflows
- Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning policies
- Malware protection and endpoint security controls
- Network security architecture and segmentation
- Monitoring and logging of security events
- Secure configuration baselines for systems and devices
- Supplier security assessment and contract clauses
- Incident response preparedness and escalation paths
- Business continuity planning alignment
- Protecting intellectual property and confidential data
Module 6: Developing Core ISMS Documentation - The mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Information Security Policy template and customisation
- Risk Assessment Report structure and content
- Risk Treatment Plan documentation standards
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) creation process
- Defining control objectives and implementation status
- Documenting exclusions with justifiable rationale
- Version control and document retention policies
- Secure document storage and access restrictions
- Operational procedures for security monitoring
- Acceptable use policy for devices and networks
- Remote access policy for hybrid workforces
- Data classification and handling guidelines
- Encryption policy for data at rest and in transit
- Backup and recovery policy documentation
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy frameworks
- Secure onboarding and offboarding checklists
- Third-party security agreement templates
- Physical access control policy for facilities
- Visitor management procedures
Module 7: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning and scheduling internal audits
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Creating audit checklists based on ISO/IEC 27001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Gathering objective evidence and non-conformity identification
- Writing clear audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Performing root cause analysis for recurring issues
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation review
- Presenting audit findings to the Management Review Meeting
- Scheduling and conducting Management Review
- Agenda design for executive-level reviews
- Reporting on ISMS performance, risks, and opportunities
- Reviewing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Evaluating resource adequacy and capability gaps
- Deciding on improvements and changes to the ISMS
- Documenting Management Review minutes and actions
- Ensuring continual improvement through feedback loops
- Integrating audit results into risk treatment updates
- Using dashboards and KPIs for visual reporting
Module 8: Preparing for External Certification Audit - Choosing an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation and readiness review
- Addressing gaps and incomplete documentation
- Mock audit simulations with real-world scenarios
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Responding to auditor questions with confidence
- Correcting minor and major non-conformities
- Submitting the Statement of Applicability for review
- Providing evidence of control effectiveness
- Handling auditor observations and clarification requests
- Preparing board and leadership for audit interviews
- Demonstrating continual improvement efforts
- Rehearsing responses to common audit challenges
- Final pre-audit checklist and readiness scorecard
- Defining success metrics for audit outcome
- Negotiating findings professionally and constructively
- Obtaining certification and publishing the achievement
- Leveraging certification in marketing and tenders
- Planning surveillance and recertification audits
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Embedding Security Culture - Integrating the ISMS into daily operations
- Automating control monitoring where possible
- Assigning ongoing ownership of controls
- Building a security champion network across departments
- Developing a continuous improvement plan
- Detecting and responding to new risks
- Updating the risk assessment annually or after major changes
- Revising the Statement of Applicability as needed
- Tracking changes in legislation and sector-specific threats
- Running regular tabletop exercises for incident scenarios
- Conducting phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
- Measuring the effectiveness of security training
- Tracking employee completion of mandatory training
- Using metrics to prove cultural change
- Recognising and rewarding secure behaviours
- Embedding security into HR onboarding and performance
- Managing disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Communicating security wins to the organisation
- Detecting insider threats through behavioural monitoring
- Managing shadow IT through policy and engagement
Module 10: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Integration - Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
- Drafting the Information Security Policy with board-level language
- Gaining leadership buy-in using business risk language
- Establishing the Information Security Steering Committee
- Defining roles and responsibilities across the ISMS
- Creating a RACI matrix for security accountability
- Developing the Information Security Charter
- Setting information security objectives and KPIs
- Ensuring leadership demonstrates commitment through actions and resources
- Integrating information security into business processes
- Managing cross-functional dependencies with IT, HR, and Legal
- Communicating security priorities across departments
- Establishing security awareness as a leadership mandate
- Creating an ISMS project plan with milestones and deliverables
- Building a business case for ISO 27001 implementation funding
- Measuring the ROI of compliance and certification
Module 3: Context of the Organisation and Scope Definition - Conducting a comprehensive organisational context analysis
- Identifying internal and external factors influencing security
- Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis
- Defining the organisational boundaries and application scope
- Determining which departments, locations, and systems are in scope
- Documenting legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Avoiding common scope creep pitfalls
- Creating and justifying exclusions with audit-ready rationale
- Designing the ISMS scope statement for audit submission
- Aligning scope with business-critical assets
- Validating scope with leadership and internal audit
- Managing multi-site and multinational implementations
- Outsourced services and third-party risk inclusion
- Cloud environments and scope considerations
- Defining the Statement of Applicability (SoA) foundation
Module 4: Risk Assessment and Treatment Strategy - Establishing a risk assessment methodology approved by ISO
- Selecting qualitative vs quantitative risk assessment approaches
- Defining asset classification and criticality levels
- Identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
- Building a comprehensive risk register with standardised format
- Calculating risk likelihood and consequence ratings
- Using risk matrices to prioritise treatment efforts
- Setting the risk acceptance criteria and appetite thresholds
- Selecting from risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls directly to identified risks
- Assigning risk owners and treatment deadlines
- Validating treatment effectiveness through testing
- Integrating risk assessment into ongoing operations
- Using risk reports to inform board decisions
Module 5: Designing and Implementing Annex A Controls - Overview of all 93 Annex A controls across 4 themes
- Control prioritisation based on risk profile
- Access control policy development and enforcement
- User access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Role-based access control (RBAC) design
- Password policy standards and alternatives to passwords
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation roadmap
- Physical and environmental security for data centres and offices
- Secure disposal of media and equipment
- Secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration
- Change management controls and approval workflows
- Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning policies
- Malware protection and endpoint security controls
- Network security architecture and segmentation
- Monitoring and logging of security events
- Secure configuration baselines for systems and devices
- Supplier security assessment and contract clauses
- Incident response preparedness and escalation paths
- Business continuity planning alignment
- Protecting intellectual property and confidential data
Module 6: Developing Core ISMS Documentation - The mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Information Security Policy template and customisation
- Risk Assessment Report structure and content
- Risk Treatment Plan documentation standards
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) creation process
- Defining control objectives and implementation status
- Documenting exclusions with justifiable rationale
- Version control and document retention policies
- Secure document storage and access restrictions
- Operational procedures for security monitoring
- Acceptable use policy for devices and networks
- Remote access policy for hybrid workforces
- Data classification and handling guidelines
- Encryption policy for data at rest and in transit
- Backup and recovery policy documentation
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy frameworks
- Secure onboarding and offboarding checklists
- Third-party security agreement templates
- Physical access control policy for facilities
- Visitor management procedures
Module 7: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning and scheduling internal audits
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Creating audit checklists based on ISO/IEC 27001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Gathering objective evidence and non-conformity identification
- Writing clear audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Performing root cause analysis for recurring issues
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation review
- Presenting audit findings to the Management Review Meeting
- Scheduling and conducting Management Review
- Agenda design for executive-level reviews
- Reporting on ISMS performance, risks, and opportunities
- Reviewing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Evaluating resource adequacy and capability gaps
- Deciding on improvements and changes to the ISMS
- Documenting Management Review minutes and actions
- Ensuring continual improvement through feedback loops
- Integrating audit results into risk treatment updates
- Using dashboards and KPIs for visual reporting
Module 8: Preparing for External Certification Audit - Choosing an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation and readiness review
- Addressing gaps and incomplete documentation
- Mock audit simulations with real-world scenarios
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Responding to auditor questions with confidence
- Correcting minor and major non-conformities
- Submitting the Statement of Applicability for review
- Providing evidence of control effectiveness
- Handling auditor observations and clarification requests
- Preparing board and leadership for audit interviews
- Demonstrating continual improvement efforts
- Rehearsing responses to common audit challenges
- Final pre-audit checklist and readiness scorecard
- Defining success metrics for audit outcome
- Negotiating findings professionally and constructively
- Obtaining certification and publishing the achievement
- Leveraging certification in marketing and tenders
- Planning surveillance and recertification audits
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Embedding Security Culture - Integrating the ISMS into daily operations
- Automating control monitoring where possible
- Assigning ongoing ownership of controls
- Building a security champion network across departments
- Developing a continuous improvement plan
- Detecting and responding to new risks
- Updating the risk assessment annually or after major changes
- Revising the Statement of Applicability as needed
- Tracking changes in legislation and sector-specific threats
- Running regular tabletop exercises for incident scenarios
- Conducting phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
- Measuring the effectiveness of security training
- Tracking employee completion of mandatory training
- Using metrics to prove cultural change
- Recognising and rewarding secure behaviours
- Embedding security into HR onboarding and performance
- Managing disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Communicating security wins to the organisation
- Detecting insider threats through behavioural monitoring
- Managing shadow IT through policy and engagement
Module 10: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Integration - Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
- Establishing a risk assessment methodology approved by ISO
- Selecting qualitative vs quantitative risk assessment approaches
- Defining asset classification and criticality levels
- Identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
- Building a comprehensive risk register with standardised format
- Calculating risk likelihood and consequence ratings
- Using risk matrices to prioritise treatment efforts
- Setting the risk acceptance criteria and appetite thresholds
- Selecting from risk treatment options: avoid, transfer, mitigate, accept
- Drafting the Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
- Linking controls directly to identified risks
- Assigning risk owners and treatment deadlines
- Validating treatment effectiveness through testing
- Integrating risk assessment into ongoing operations
- Using risk reports to inform board decisions
Module 5: Designing and Implementing Annex A Controls - Overview of all 93 Annex A controls across 4 themes
- Control prioritisation based on risk profile
- Access control policy development and enforcement
- User access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows
- Role-based access control (RBAC) design
- Password policy standards and alternatives to passwords
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation roadmap
- Physical and environmental security for data centres and offices
- Secure disposal of media and equipment
- Secure system development lifecycle (SDLC) integration
- Change management controls and approval workflows
- Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning policies
- Malware protection and endpoint security controls
- Network security architecture and segmentation
- Monitoring and logging of security events
- Secure configuration baselines for systems and devices
- Supplier security assessment and contract clauses
- Incident response preparedness and escalation paths
- Business continuity planning alignment
- Protecting intellectual property and confidential data
Module 6: Developing Core ISMS Documentation - The mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Information Security Policy template and customisation
- Risk Assessment Report structure and content
- Risk Treatment Plan documentation standards
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) creation process
- Defining control objectives and implementation status
- Documenting exclusions with justifiable rationale
- Version control and document retention policies
- Secure document storage and access restrictions
- Operational procedures for security monitoring
- Acceptable use policy for devices and networks
- Remote access policy for hybrid workforces
- Data classification and handling guidelines
- Encryption policy for data at rest and in transit
- Backup and recovery policy documentation
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy frameworks
- Secure onboarding and offboarding checklists
- Third-party security agreement templates
- Physical access control policy for facilities
- Visitor management procedures
Module 7: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning and scheduling internal audits
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Creating audit checklists based on ISO/IEC 27001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Gathering objective evidence and non-conformity identification
- Writing clear audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Performing root cause analysis for recurring issues
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation review
- Presenting audit findings to the Management Review Meeting
- Scheduling and conducting Management Review
- Agenda design for executive-level reviews
- Reporting on ISMS performance, risks, and opportunities
- Reviewing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Evaluating resource adequacy and capability gaps
- Deciding on improvements and changes to the ISMS
- Documenting Management Review minutes and actions
- Ensuring continual improvement through feedback loops
- Integrating audit results into risk treatment updates
- Using dashboards and KPIs for visual reporting
Module 8: Preparing for External Certification Audit - Choosing an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation and readiness review
- Addressing gaps and incomplete documentation
- Mock audit simulations with real-world scenarios
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Responding to auditor questions with confidence
- Correcting minor and major non-conformities
- Submitting the Statement of Applicability for review
- Providing evidence of control effectiveness
- Handling auditor observations and clarification requests
- Preparing board and leadership for audit interviews
- Demonstrating continual improvement efforts
- Rehearsing responses to common audit challenges
- Final pre-audit checklist and readiness scorecard
- Defining success metrics for audit outcome
- Negotiating findings professionally and constructively
- Obtaining certification and publishing the achievement
- Leveraging certification in marketing and tenders
- Planning surveillance and recertification audits
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Embedding Security Culture - Integrating the ISMS into daily operations
- Automating control monitoring where possible
- Assigning ongoing ownership of controls
- Building a security champion network across departments
- Developing a continuous improvement plan
- Detecting and responding to new risks
- Updating the risk assessment annually or after major changes
- Revising the Statement of Applicability as needed
- Tracking changes in legislation and sector-specific threats
- Running regular tabletop exercises for incident scenarios
- Conducting phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
- Measuring the effectiveness of security training
- Tracking employee completion of mandatory training
- Using metrics to prove cultural change
- Recognising and rewarding secure behaviours
- Embedding security into HR onboarding and performance
- Managing disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Communicating security wins to the organisation
- Detecting insider threats through behavioural monitoring
- Managing shadow IT through policy and engagement
Module 10: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Integration - Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
- The mandatory documents required by ISO/IEC 27001
- Information Security Policy template and customisation
- Risk Assessment Report structure and content
- Risk Treatment Plan documentation standards
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) creation process
- Defining control objectives and implementation status
- Documenting exclusions with justifiable rationale
- Version control and document retention policies
- Secure document storage and access restrictions
- Operational procedures for security monitoring
- Acceptable use policy for devices and networks
- Remote access policy for hybrid workforces
- Data classification and handling guidelines
- Encryption policy for data at rest and in transit
- Backup and recovery policy documentation
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy frameworks
- Secure onboarding and offboarding checklists
- Third-party security agreement templates
- Physical access control policy for facilities
- Visitor management procedures
Module 7: Internal Audit and Management Review - Planning and scheduling internal audits
- Selecting qualified internal auditors
- Creating audit checklists based on ISO/IEC 27001 clauses
- Conducting opening and closing meetings
- Gathering objective evidence and non-conformity identification
- Writing clear audit reports with findings and recommendations
- Tracking corrective actions to closure
- Performing root cause analysis for recurring issues
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation review
- Presenting audit findings to the Management Review Meeting
- Scheduling and conducting Management Review
- Agenda design for executive-level reviews
- Reporting on ISMS performance, risks, and opportunities
- Reviewing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Evaluating resource adequacy and capability gaps
- Deciding on improvements and changes to the ISMS
- Documenting Management Review minutes and actions
- Ensuring continual improvement through feedback loops
- Integrating audit results into risk treatment updates
- Using dashboards and KPIs for visual reporting
Module 8: Preparing for External Certification Audit - Choosing an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation and readiness review
- Addressing gaps and incomplete documentation
- Mock audit simulations with real-world scenarios
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Responding to auditor questions with confidence
- Correcting minor and major non-conformities
- Submitting the Statement of Applicability for review
- Providing evidence of control effectiveness
- Handling auditor observations and clarification requests
- Preparing board and leadership for audit interviews
- Demonstrating continual improvement efforts
- Rehearsing responses to common audit challenges
- Final pre-audit checklist and readiness scorecard
- Defining success metrics for audit outcome
- Negotiating findings professionally and constructively
- Obtaining certification and publishing the achievement
- Leveraging certification in marketing and tenders
- Planning surveillance and recertification audits
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Embedding Security Culture - Integrating the ISMS into daily operations
- Automating control monitoring where possible
- Assigning ongoing ownership of controls
- Building a security champion network across departments
- Developing a continuous improvement plan
- Detecting and responding to new risks
- Updating the risk assessment annually or after major changes
- Revising the Statement of Applicability as needed
- Tracking changes in legislation and sector-specific threats
- Running regular tabletop exercises for incident scenarios
- Conducting phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
- Measuring the effectiveness of security training
- Tracking employee completion of mandatory training
- Using metrics to prove cultural change
- Recognising and rewarding secure behaviours
- Embedding security into HR onboarding and performance
- Managing disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Communicating security wins to the organisation
- Detecting insider threats through behavioural monitoring
- Managing shadow IT through policy and engagement
Module 10: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Integration - Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
- Choosing an accredited certification body
- Understanding the two-stage audit process
- Preparing for Stage 1 documentation and readiness review
- Addressing gaps and incomplete documentation
- Mock audit simulations with real-world scenarios
- Preparing staff for auditor interviews
- Responding to auditor questions with confidence
- Correcting minor and major non-conformities
- Submitting the Statement of Applicability for review
- Providing evidence of control effectiveness
- Handling auditor observations and clarification requests
- Preparing board and leadership for audit interviews
- Demonstrating continual improvement efforts
- Rehearsing responses to common audit challenges
- Final pre-audit checklist and readiness scorecard
- Defining success metrics for audit outcome
- Negotiating findings professionally and constructively
- Obtaining certification and publishing the achievement
- Leveraging certification in marketing and tenders
- Planning surveillance and recertification audits
Module 9: Operationalising the ISMS and Embedding Security Culture - Integrating the ISMS into daily operations
- Automating control monitoring where possible
- Assigning ongoing ownership of controls
- Building a security champion network across departments
- Developing a continuous improvement plan
- Detecting and responding to new risks
- Updating the risk assessment annually or after major changes
- Revising the Statement of Applicability as needed
- Tracking changes in legislation and sector-specific threats
- Running regular tabletop exercises for incident scenarios
- Conducting phishing simulations and awareness campaigns
- Measuring the effectiveness of security training
- Tracking employee completion of mandatory training
- Using metrics to prove cultural change
- Recognising and rewarding secure behaviours
- Embedding security into HR onboarding and performance
- Managing disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Communicating security wins to the organisation
- Detecting insider threats through behavioural monitoring
- Managing shadow IT through policy and engagement
Module 10: Advanced Implementation Scenarios and Integration - Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
- Scaling ISMS across multiple business units
- Harmonising ISO/IEC 27001 with GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Aligning with NIST CSF and other cybersecurity frameworks
- Integrating ISO/IEC 27001 with SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Using the ISMS to support cloud security compliance
- Managing ISMS for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Implementing ISMS in outsourcing and managed service models
- Addressing high-risk sectors finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure
- Supporting digital transformation securely
- Securing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Managing third-party risk with service providers
- Assessing SaaS and IaaS vendors for compliance
- Using vendor security questionnaires and due diligence
- Creating evidence packs for multiple compliance frameworks
- Reducing audit fatigue through integrated management systems
- Aligning with corporate ESG and sustainability reporting
- Reporting to regulators with standardised formats
- Leveraging ISO certification in cybersecurity insurance applications
- Using the ISMS to support zero trust architecture
- Managing security in hybrid and remote work environments
Module 11: Certification, Recognition, and Career Advancement - Submitting your final documentation for audit
- Preparing your organisation for the certification decision
- Understanding surveillance audit schedules and expectations
- Responding to recertification requirements every three years
- Maintaining your ISO/IEC 27001 certification long-term
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and professional credentials
- Adding the Certificate of Completion to your CV
- Leveraging certification for promotions and leadership roles
- Presenting your achievement to the board and stakeholders
- Using certification as a benchmark for team development
- Mentoring junior staff using your implementation experience
- Contributing to industry events and publications
- Building credibility as a recognised security leader
- Documenting your professional growth journey
- Setting goals for next-level certifications and specialisations
- Networking with other certified professionals
- Accessing alumni resources from The Art of Service
- Participating in exclusive industry forums
- Using the certificate in freelance or consulting roles
- Increasing your market value and earning potential
Module 12: Tools, Templates, and Implementation Accelerators - Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar
- Access to a full library of editable templates
- Information Security Policy template
- Risk Assessment Report template
- Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) spreadsheet
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) generator
- Internal audit checklist and report format
- Management Review meeting agenda and minutes
- ISMS project plan with Gantt chart
- Business case for ISO 27001 funding
- Data classification policy template
- Acceptable use policy for IT resources
- Remote access security policy
- Incident response procedure template
- Business continuity plan outline
- Vendor security assessment questionnaire
- Employee security awareness training modules
- Training attendance and completion tracker
- Control effectiveness testing worksheet
- Corrective action request (CAR) form
- Document register with version control
- Security awareness campaign calendar