Mastering ISO IEC 27002 for Information Security Excellence
You're under pressure. Data breaches are escalating. Audits loom. Your leadership wants confidence, not compliance theory. They want a security posture that’s resilient, repeatable, and recognised. Yet most guidance feels generic. Applied poorly, it wastes time and invites risk. You’ve read the standards. You’ve attended the summaries. But real clarity? Real confidence in implementing controls with precision? That’s rare. Most professionals stay stuck translating policy into action, lost in complexity without a structured path forward. Mastering ISO IEC 27002 for Information Security Excellence closes that gap. This is not theory. This is the definitive, step-by-step blueprint to embed ISO 27002 controls into your organisation with confidence, reduce operational exposure, and build a security culture that stands up to scrutiny. Imagine going from overwhelmed to authoritative. From drafting policy in isolation to leading cross-functional initiatives with clarity. One graduate, Maria S., Senior GRC Analyst at a regulated fintech, used this framework to reduce control implementation time by 40%, cut audit findings by 60%, and secure approval for her first board-level risk presentation-within 90 days of completing the course. This is the transformation: moving from reactive checklists to proactive, strategic information security leadership. Earning recognition, not just compliance. Building a reputation as the go-to expert in your organisation. Whether you're preparing for ISO 27001 certification, refining an existing ISMS, or advising leadership on risk posture, this course delivers the structure, precision, and practical insight you need to excel. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Designed for busy professionals who need real results-without rigid schedules or artificial timelines. Self-Paced, On-Demand Access
This course is fully self-paced. Enrol once and progress at a speed that fits your workload and priorities. There are no fixed start dates, no mandatory live sessions, no time zones to match. Access begins immediately upon enrollment, with 24/7 global availability from any device. Lifetime Access, Always Current
You get full, lifetime access to all course materials. That includes every update as ISO IEC 27002 evolves. No annual renewals, no paywalls. You’re not buying a temporary resource. You’re investing in a permanent, up-to-date reference system for your entire career. Mobile-Optimised, Anywhere Learning
Whether you're on a desktop in the office or reviewing frameworks on your tablet during transit, the experience is seamless. Every module, every worksheet, every checklist is designed to render flawlessly across platforms. Realistic Time Commitment & Fast-Track Results
Most learners complete the core curriculum in 25 to 30 hours. But you’ll see results faster. Many apply critical controls within the first 72 hours. By the end of Week 2, you’ll already be leading conversations with greater authority, identifying gaps accurately, and proposing improvements rooted in best practice. Direct Expert Guidance & Support
You’re not learning in isolation. Instructor support is built into the course framework. You can submit queries, receive clarification on complex controls, and get feedback on implementation scenarios. Response times average under 24 business hours, with expert-reviewed insights drawn from real-world audits and consulting engagements. Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
Upon finishing, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service-a globally recognised credential trusted by thousands of professionals and organisations. This is not a participation trophy. It validates mastery of ISO IEC 27002’s practical application, a differentiator on your resume, LinkedIn, and internal promotion discussions. Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.
The price reflects exactly what you receive: the full course, lifetime access, all updates, and certification. There are no surprise fees, no upsells, no subscription traps. What you see is what you get. Accepted Payment Methods
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Try the course risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t find the clarity, practical tools, and implementation confidence you need, simply request a full refund. No questions, no forms, no friction. This is our promise to eliminate your risk. Enrollment Confirmation & Access
After enrolling, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Once your course materials are prepared and verified, your access details will be sent in a separate notification. This ensures a structured onboarding flow and quality control for every learner. Will This Work for Me?
Absolutely-even if: - You're new to information security frameworks but need to apply them quickly and correctly
- You’ve worked with ISO 27001 but struggle to operationalise control objectives from ISO IEC 27002
- You’re auditing an ISMS and need a deeper, more consistent interpretation of best practices
- You’re advising executives and need to communicate risk in business terms, not jargon
- You’re in a regulated industry-finance, healthcare, government-where precision matters
This course works because it’s not generic. It’s built on decades of global implementation experience. Alumni include CISOs, auditors, IT managers, compliance leads, and consultants-all reporting faster decision-making, fewer audit findings, and stronger stakeholder confidence. This works even if your organisation has never implemented a formal ISMS. The course includes tactics to start small, build credibility, and scale security maturity incrementally-without disruption. Your success is protected by our guarantee, supported by expert guidance, and powered by real-world application. You’re no longer gambling on vague frameworks. You’re equipped with precision, clarity, and confidence.
Module 1: Foundations of ISO IEC 27002 - Understanding the purpose and evolution of ISO IEC 27002
- How ISO IEC 27002 supports ISO IEC 27001 certification
- Key differences between controls, control objectives, and implementation guidance
- The role of ISO IEC 27002 in global cybersecurity standards
- Structure and layout of the latest ISO IEC 27002 standard
- Navigating control annexes and thematic groupings
- Risk-based interpretation of controls
- Core principles: confidentiality, integrity, availability
- Mapping controls to business impact and threat scenarios
- Integrating ISO IEC 27002 with other frameworks (NIST, CIS, COBIT)
- Understanding normative vs informative content
- The role of context in control applicability
- Defining scope and boundaries for control application
- Establishing organisational context for alignment
- Identifying internal and external stakeholders
Module 2: Governance & Leadership Alignment - Top management’s role in security governance
- Establishing and maintaining an information security policy
- Assigning information security roles and responsibilities
- Linking control objectives to strategic business goals
- Communicating security expectations across departments
- Integrating ISMS governance into existing management systems
- Creating a culture of accountability for information security
- Defining escalation paths for exceptions and breaches
- Reporting security performance to executive leadership
- Ensuring board-level oversight of security initiatives
- Aligning security KPIs with business performance metrics
- Embedding security into performance reviews
- Conducting regular policy reviews and updates
- Managing corporate governance compliance (SOX, GDPR, etc.)
- Integrating security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
Module 3: Organizational Controls & Risk Management - Conducting information security risk assessments
- Selecting appropriate risk treatment options
- Documenting risk treatment plans
- Establishing risk acceptance criteria
- Maintaining risk registers with traceability
- Applying risk assessment methodologies consistently
- Defining risk owners and accountability
- Integrating risk assessment into project lifecycles
- Using risk scenarios to prioritise controls
- Aligning risk appetite with control implementation
- Managing third-party risk using ISO IEC 27002
- Assessing supply chain security dependencies
- Conducting due diligence on vendors and partners
- Establishing information security requirements in contracts
- Monitoring third-party compliance and performance
Module 4: Human Resource Security - Pre-employment screening and background checks
- Defining security roles in job descriptions
- Conducting security briefings for new hires
- Providing ongoing security awareness training
- Scheduling regular refresher sessions
- Managing employee changes in role or department
- Enforcing disciplinary processes for security violations
- Securing offboarding and access revocation
- Monitoring remote work arrangements for risk
- Implementing Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies
- Managing contractor and temporary staff access
- Establishing confidentiality agreements
- Conducting insider threat risk assessments
- Monitoring privileged user activity
- Embedding security into HR processes
Module 5: Asset Management - Establishing an asset inventory with classification
- Defining information classification levels (public, internal, confidential, secret)
- Applying labels to information and storage media
- Managing asset handling procedures
- Assigning ownership for information assets
- Identifying physical and digital asset types
- Securing storage of classified information
- Disposing of assets securely (data and hardware)
- Managing removable media securely
- Tracking media outside the organisation
- Protecting assets in remote or third-party locations
- Using automated tools for asset tracking
- Integrating asset management with configuration management
- Aligning retention policies with legal and business needs
- Performing periodic asset reviews
Module 6: Access Control - Establishing access control policies
- Implementing least privilege and need-to-know principles
- Defining user access roles and entitlements
- Managing user registration and de-registration
- Enforcing strong authentication mechanisms
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Managing password complexity and expiry rules
- Using role-based access control (RBAC)
- Conducting periodic access reviews
- Automating user provisioning and de-provisioning
- Managing privileged access securely
- Implementing just-in-time access
- Logging and monitoring access events
- Managing shared and generic accounts
- Controlling access from external networks
Module 7: Cryptography - Selecting encryption algorithms and standards
- Managing encryption keys securely
- Implementing key generation, storage, and rotation
- Using encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Securing email with encryption and digital signatures
- Applying cryptography to cloud storage
- Managing certificate lifecycles
- Integrating PKI with access systems
- Enforcing HTTPS and TLS standards
- Protecting backup data with encryption
- Using cryptographic controls in mobile environments
- Documenting cryptographic usage policies
- Assessing quantum computing risks
- Planning for cryptographic agility
- Auditing cryptographic implementation
Module 8: Physical & Environmental Security - Securing perimeters and entry points
- Implementing access controls to secure areas
- Managing visitor access and logging
- Protecting equipment from unauthorised access
- Securing cabling and network infrastructure
- Maintaining secure sanitisation areas
- Managing equipment maintenance and service
- Preventing theft of physical assets
- Protecting against environmental threats (fire, water, power)
- Implementing climate control and fire suppression
- Securing offsite equipment storage
- Monitoring physical spaces with CCTV
- Prioritising data centre security
- Establishing procedures for site evacuations
- Conducting physical security audits
Module 9: Operational Security - Establishing operational procedures manuals
- Managing capacity and performance monitoring
- Implementing change management processes
- Applying segregation of duties in operations
- Using secure development practices
- Managing system acceptance procedures
- Backing up information securely
- Testing backup restorations regularly
- Monitoring operational logs for anomalies
- Implementing secure timesharing and batch processing
- Managing vulnerability scanning schedules
- Patching systems in a controlled manner
- Securing operating system configurations
- Managing technical vulnerabilities proactively
- Using automation for operational controls
Module 10: Communications Security - Protecting network architecture with segmentation
- Securing network services and protocols
- Implementing secure messaging platforms
- Managing voice and video communication security
- Securing cloud-based collaboration tools
- Encrypting sensitive communications
- Controlling use of personal messaging apps
- Monitoring for network eavesdropping
- Managing wireless network security
- Securing virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Applying network access controls
- Using intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Logging and analysing network traffic
- Enforcing acceptable use policies
- Responding to network anomalies
Module 11: System Acquisition, Development & Maintenance - Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Understanding the purpose and evolution of ISO IEC 27002
- How ISO IEC 27002 supports ISO IEC 27001 certification
- Key differences between controls, control objectives, and implementation guidance
- The role of ISO IEC 27002 in global cybersecurity standards
- Structure and layout of the latest ISO IEC 27002 standard
- Navigating control annexes and thematic groupings
- Risk-based interpretation of controls
- Core principles: confidentiality, integrity, availability
- Mapping controls to business impact and threat scenarios
- Integrating ISO IEC 27002 with other frameworks (NIST, CIS, COBIT)
- Understanding normative vs informative content
- The role of context in control applicability
- Defining scope and boundaries for control application
- Establishing organisational context for alignment
- Identifying internal and external stakeholders
Module 2: Governance & Leadership Alignment - Top management’s role in security governance
- Establishing and maintaining an information security policy
- Assigning information security roles and responsibilities
- Linking control objectives to strategic business goals
- Communicating security expectations across departments
- Integrating ISMS governance into existing management systems
- Creating a culture of accountability for information security
- Defining escalation paths for exceptions and breaches
- Reporting security performance to executive leadership
- Ensuring board-level oversight of security initiatives
- Aligning security KPIs with business performance metrics
- Embedding security into performance reviews
- Conducting regular policy reviews and updates
- Managing corporate governance compliance (SOX, GDPR, etc.)
- Integrating security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
Module 3: Organizational Controls & Risk Management - Conducting information security risk assessments
- Selecting appropriate risk treatment options
- Documenting risk treatment plans
- Establishing risk acceptance criteria
- Maintaining risk registers with traceability
- Applying risk assessment methodologies consistently
- Defining risk owners and accountability
- Integrating risk assessment into project lifecycles
- Using risk scenarios to prioritise controls
- Aligning risk appetite with control implementation
- Managing third-party risk using ISO IEC 27002
- Assessing supply chain security dependencies
- Conducting due diligence on vendors and partners
- Establishing information security requirements in contracts
- Monitoring third-party compliance and performance
Module 4: Human Resource Security - Pre-employment screening and background checks
- Defining security roles in job descriptions
- Conducting security briefings for new hires
- Providing ongoing security awareness training
- Scheduling regular refresher sessions
- Managing employee changes in role or department
- Enforcing disciplinary processes for security violations
- Securing offboarding and access revocation
- Monitoring remote work arrangements for risk
- Implementing Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies
- Managing contractor and temporary staff access
- Establishing confidentiality agreements
- Conducting insider threat risk assessments
- Monitoring privileged user activity
- Embedding security into HR processes
Module 5: Asset Management - Establishing an asset inventory with classification
- Defining information classification levels (public, internal, confidential, secret)
- Applying labels to information and storage media
- Managing asset handling procedures
- Assigning ownership for information assets
- Identifying physical and digital asset types
- Securing storage of classified information
- Disposing of assets securely (data and hardware)
- Managing removable media securely
- Tracking media outside the organisation
- Protecting assets in remote or third-party locations
- Using automated tools for asset tracking
- Integrating asset management with configuration management
- Aligning retention policies with legal and business needs
- Performing periodic asset reviews
Module 6: Access Control - Establishing access control policies
- Implementing least privilege and need-to-know principles
- Defining user access roles and entitlements
- Managing user registration and de-registration
- Enforcing strong authentication mechanisms
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Managing password complexity and expiry rules
- Using role-based access control (RBAC)
- Conducting periodic access reviews
- Automating user provisioning and de-provisioning
- Managing privileged access securely
- Implementing just-in-time access
- Logging and monitoring access events
- Managing shared and generic accounts
- Controlling access from external networks
Module 7: Cryptography - Selecting encryption algorithms and standards
- Managing encryption keys securely
- Implementing key generation, storage, and rotation
- Using encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Securing email with encryption and digital signatures
- Applying cryptography to cloud storage
- Managing certificate lifecycles
- Integrating PKI with access systems
- Enforcing HTTPS and TLS standards
- Protecting backup data with encryption
- Using cryptographic controls in mobile environments
- Documenting cryptographic usage policies
- Assessing quantum computing risks
- Planning for cryptographic agility
- Auditing cryptographic implementation
Module 8: Physical & Environmental Security - Securing perimeters and entry points
- Implementing access controls to secure areas
- Managing visitor access and logging
- Protecting equipment from unauthorised access
- Securing cabling and network infrastructure
- Maintaining secure sanitisation areas
- Managing equipment maintenance and service
- Preventing theft of physical assets
- Protecting against environmental threats (fire, water, power)
- Implementing climate control and fire suppression
- Securing offsite equipment storage
- Monitoring physical spaces with CCTV
- Prioritising data centre security
- Establishing procedures for site evacuations
- Conducting physical security audits
Module 9: Operational Security - Establishing operational procedures manuals
- Managing capacity and performance monitoring
- Implementing change management processes
- Applying segregation of duties in operations
- Using secure development practices
- Managing system acceptance procedures
- Backing up information securely
- Testing backup restorations regularly
- Monitoring operational logs for anomalies
- Implementing secure timesharing and batch processing
- Managing vulnerability scanning schedules
- Patching systems in a controlled manner
- Securing operating system configurations
- Managing technical vulnerabilities proactively
- Using automation for operational controls
Module 10: Communications Security - Protecting network architecture with segmentation
- Securing network services and protocols
- Implementing secure messaging platforms
- Managing voice and video communication security
- Securing cloud-based collaboration tools
- Encrypting sensitive communications
- Controlling use of personal messaging apps
- Monitoring for network eavesdropping
- Managing wireless network security
- Securing virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Applying network access controls
- Using intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Logging and analysing network traffic
- Enforcing acceptable use policies
- Responding to network anomalies
Module 11: System Acquisition, Development & Maintenance - Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Conducting information security risk assessments
- Selecting appropriate risk treatment options
- Documenting risk treatment plans
- Establishing risk acceptance criteria
- Maintaining risk registers with traceability
- Applying risk assessment methodologies consistently
- Defining risk owners and accountability
- Integrating risk assessment into project lifecycles
- Using risk scenarios to prioritise controls
- Aligning risk appetite with control implementation
- Managing third-party risk using ISO IEC 27002
- Assessing supply chain security dependencies
- Conducting due diligence on vendors and partners
- Establishing information security requirements in contracts
- Monitoring third-party compliance and performance
Module 4: Human Resource Security - Pre-employment screening and background checks
- Defining security roles in job descriptions
- Conducting security briefings for new hires
- Providing ongoing security awareness training
- Scheduling regular refresher sessions
- Managing employee changes in role or department
- Enforcing disciplinary processes for security violations
- Securing offboarding and access revocation
- Monitoring remote work arrangements for risk
- Implementing Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies
- Managing contractor and temporary staff access
- Establishing confidentiality agreements
- Conducting insider threat risk assessments
- Monitoring privileged user activity
- Embedding security into HR processes
Module 5: Asset Management - Establishing an asset inventory with classification
- Defining information classification levels (public, internal, confidential, secret)
- Applying labels to information and storage media
- Managing asset handling procedures
- Assigning ownership for information assets
- Identifying physical and digital asset types
- Securing storage of classified information
- Disposing of assets securely (data and hardware)
- Managing removable media securely
- Tracking media outside the organisation
- Protecting assets in remote or third-party locations
- Using automated tools for asset tracking
- Integrating asset management with configuration management
- Aligning retention policies with legal and business needs
- Performing periodic asset reviews
Module 6: Access Control - Establishing access control policies
- Implementing least privilege and need-to-know principles
- Defining user access roles and entitlements
- Managing user registration and de-registration
- Enforcing strong authentication mechanisms
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Managing password complexity and expiry rules
- Using role-based access control (RBAC)
- Conducting periodic access reviews
- Automating user provisioning and de-provisioning
- Managing privileged access securely
- Implementing just-in-time access
- Logging and monitoring access events
- Managing shared and generic accounts
- Controlling access from external networks
Module 7: Cryptography - Selecting encryption algorithms and standards
- Managing encryption keys securely
- Implementing key generation, storage, and rotation
- Using encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Securing email with encryption and digital signatures
- Applying cryptography to cloud storage
- Managing certificate lifecycles
- Integrating PKI with access systems
- Enforcing HTTPS and TLS standards
- Protecting backup data with encryption
- Using cryptographic controls in mobile environments
- Documenting cryptographic usage policies
- Assessing quantum computing risks
- Planning for cryptographic agility
- Auditing cryptographic implementation
Module 8: Physical & Environmental Security - Securing perimeters and entry points
- Implementing access controls to secure areas
- Managing visitor access and logging
- Protecting equipment from unauthorised access
- Securing cabling and network infrastructure
- Maintaining secure sanitisation areas
- Managing equipment maintenance and service
- Preventing theft of physical assets
- Protecting against environmental threats (fire, water, power)
- Implementing climate control and fire suppression
- Securing offsite equipment storage
- Monitoring physical spaces with CCTV
- Prioritising data centre security
- Establishing procedures for site evacuations
- Conducting physical security audits
Module 9: Operational Security - Establishing operational procedures manuals
- Managing capacity and performance monitoring
- Implementing change management processes
- Applying segregation of duties in operations
- Using secure development practices
- Managing system acceptance procedures
- Backing up information securely
- Testing backup restorations regularly
- Monitoring operational logs for anomalies
- Implementing secure timesharing and batch processing
- Managing vulnerability scanning schedules
- Patching systems in a controlled manner
- Securing operating system configurations
- Managing technical vulnerabilities proactively
- Using automation for operational controls
Module 10: Communications Security - Protecting network architecture with segmentation
- Securing network services and protocols
- Implementing secure messaging platforms
- Managing voice and video communication security
- Securing cloud-based collaboration tools
- Encrypting sensitive communications
- Controlling use of personal messaging apps
- Monitoring for network eavesdropping
- Managing wireless network security
- Securing virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Applying network access controls
- Using intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Logging and analysing network traffic
- Enforcing acceptable use policies
- Responding to network anomalies
Module 11: System Acquisition, Development & Maintenance - Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Establishing an asset inventory with classification
- Defining information classification levels (public, internal, confidential, secret)
- Applying labels to information and storage media
- Managing asset handling procedures
- Assigning ownership for information assets
- Identifying physical and digital asset types
- Securing storage of classified information
- Disposing of assets securely (data and hardware)
- Managing removable media securely
- Tracking media outside the organisation
- Protecting assets in remote or third-party locations
- Using automated tools for asset tracking
- Integrating asset management with configuration management
- Aligning retention policies with legal and business needs
- Performing periodic asset reviews
Module 6: Access Control - Establishing access control policies
- Implementing least privilege and need-to-know principles
- Defining user access roles and entitlements
- Managing user registration and de-registration
- Enforcing strong authentication mechanisms
- Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Managing password complexity and expiry rules
- Using role-based access control (RBAC)
- Conducting periodic access reviews
- Automating user provisioning and de-provisioning
- Managing privileged access securely
- Implementing just-in-time access
- Logging and monitoring access events
- Managing shared and generic accounts
- Controlling access from external networks
Module 7: Cryptography - Selecting encryption algorithms and standards
- Managing encryption keys securely
- Implementing key generation, storage, and rotation
- Using encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Securing email with encryption and digital signatures
- Applying cryptography to cloud storage
- Managing certificate lifecycles
- Integrating PKI with access systems
- Enforcing HTTPS and TLS standards
- Protecting backup data with encryption
- Using cryptographic controls in mobile environments
- Documenting cryptographic usage policies
- Assessing quantum computing risks
- Planning for cryptographic agility
- Auditing cryptographic implementation
Module 8: Physical & Environmental Security - Securing perimeters and entry points
- Implementing access controls to secure areas
- Managing visitor access and logging
- Protecting equipment from unauthorised access
- Securing cabling and network infrastructure
- Maintaining secure sanitisation areas
- Managing equipment maintenance and service
- Preventing theft of physical assets
- Protecting against environmental threats (fire, water, power)
- Implementing climate control and fire suppression
- Securing offsite equipment storage
- Monitoring physical spaces with CCTV
- Prioritising data centre security
- Establishing procedures for site evacuations
- Conducting physical security audits
Module 9: Operational Security - Establishing operational procedures manuals
- Managing capacity and performance monitoring
- Implementing change management processes
- Applying segregation of duties in operations
- Using secure development practices
- Managing system acceptance procedures
- Backing up information securely
- Testing backup restorations regularly
- Monitoring operational logs for anomalies
- Implementing secure timesharing and batch processing
- Managing vulnerability scanning schedules
- Patching systems in a controlled manner
- Securing operating system configurations
- Managing technical vulnerabilities proactively
- Using automation for operational controls
Module 10: Communications Security - Protecting network architecture with segmentation
- Securing network services and protocols
- Implementing secure messaging platforms
- Managing voice and video communication security
- Securing cloud-based collaboration tools
- Encrypting sensitive communications
- Controlling use of personal messaging apps
- Monitoring for network eavesdropping
- Managing wireless network security
- Securing virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Applying network access controls
- Using intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Logging and analysing network traffic
- Enforcing acceptable use policies
- Responding to network anomalies
Module 11: System Acquisition, Development & Maintenance - Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Selecting encryption algorithms and standards
- Managing encryption keys securely
- Implementing key generation, storage, and rotation
- Using encryption for data at rest and in transit
- Securing email with encryption and digital signatures
- Applying cryptography to cloud storage
- Managing certificate lifecycles
- Integrating PKI with access systems
- Enforcing HTTPS and TLS standards
- Protecting backup data with encryption
- Using cryptographic controls in mobile environments
- Documenting cryptographic usage policies
- Assessing quantum computing risks
- Planning for cryptographic agility
- Auditing cryptographic implementation
Module 8: Physical & Environmental Security - Securing perimeters and entry points
- Implementing access controls to secure areas
- Managing visitor access and logging
- Protecting equipment from unauthorised access
- Securing cabling and network infrastructure
- Maintaining secure sanitisation areas
- Managing equipment maintenance and service
- Preventing theft of physical assets
- Protecting against environmental threats (fire, water, power)
- Implementing climate control and fire suppression
- Securing offsite equipment storage
- Monitoring physical spaces with CCTV
- Prioritising data centre security
- Establishing procedures for site evacuations
- Conducting physical security audits
Module 9: Operational Security - Establishing operational procedures manuals
- Managing capacity and performance monitoring
- Implementing change management processes
- Applying segregation of duties in operations
- Using secure development practices
- Managing system acceptance procedures
- Backing up information securely
- Testing backup restorations regularly
- Monitoring operational logs for anomalies
- Implementing secure timesharing and batch processing
- Managing vulnerability scanning schedules
- Patching systems in a controlled manner
- Securing operating system configurations
- Managing technical vulnerabilities proactively
- Using automation for operational controls
Module 10: Communications Security - Protecting network architecture with segmentation
- Securing network services and protocols
- Implementing secure messaging platforms
- Managing voice and video communication security
- Securing cloud-based collaboration tools
- Encrypting sensitive communications
- Controlling use of personal messaging apps
- Monitoring for network eavesdropping
- Managing wireless network security
- Securing virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Applying network access controls
- Using intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Logging and analysing network traffic
- Enforcing acceptable use policies
- Responding to network anomalies
Module 11: System Acquisition, Development & Maintenance - Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Establishing operational procedures manuals
- Managing capacity and performance monitoring
- Implementing change management processes
- Applying segregation of duties in operations
- Using secure development practices
- Managing system acceptance procedures
- Backing up information securely
- Testing backup restorations regularly
- Monitoring operational logs for anomalies
- Implementing secure timesharing and batch processing
- Managing vulnerability scanning schedules
- Patching systems in a controlled manner
- Securing operating system configurations
- Managing technical vulnerabilities proactively
- Using automation for operational controls
Module 10: Communications Security - Protecting network architecture with segmentation
- Securing network services and protocols
- Implementing secure messaging platforms
- Managing voice and video communication security
- Securing cloud-based collaboration tools
- Encrypting sensitive communications
- Controlling use of personal messaging apps
- Monitoring for network eavesdropping
- Managing wireless network security
- Securing virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Applying network access controls
- Using intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Logging and analysing network traffic
- Enforcing acceptable use policies
- Responding to network anomalies
Module 11: System Acquisition, Development & Maintenance - Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Integrating security into system development life cycles
- Conducting security requirements analysis
- Using secure coding standards
- Performing code reviews and static analysis
- Managing third-party software securely
- Applying security testing (SAST, DAST)
- Validating vendor security claims
- Managing open-source software risks
- Documenting system security design
- Implementing secure configuration baselines
- Protecting development and test environments
- Managing deployment procedures
- Controlling access to development tools
- Using version control securely
- Prioritising security in DevOps pipelines
Module 12: Supplier Relationships - Evaluating supplier security posture pre-contract
- Defining security requirements in supplier agreements
- Monitoring supplier compliance continuously
- Managing cloud service provider relationships
- Assessing data processing locations and jurisdictions
- Enforcing right-to-audit clauses
- Requiring breach notification from suppliers
- Integrating supplier risk into ISMS reviews
- Managing shared responsibility models
- Using supplier security questionnaires
- Requiring certifications or audit reports
- Conducting on-site assessments when necessary
- Managing subcontractor risks
- Planning for supplier failure or exit
- Reviewing supplier performance annually
Module 13: Information Security Incident Management - Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Establishing an incident response policy
- Creating an incident response team
- Defining incident classification criteria
- Implementing incident reporting procedures
- Escalating incidents based on severity
- Conducting forensic investigations
- Containing and eradicating threats
- Preserving evidence for legal purposes
- Communicating with stakeholders during incidents
- Restoring systems after incidents
- Performing post-incident reviews
- Updating response plans based on lessons learned
- Running tabletop exercises
- Integrating threat intelligence into response
- Meeting regulatory reporting obligations
Module 14: Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity - Integrating ISMS with business continuity planning
- Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
- Identifying critical information systems
- Defining recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Establishing recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Testing data restoration capabilities
- Validating backup integrity under pressure
- Ensuring availability during disruptions
- Securing alternative processing sites
- Managing crisis communication securely
- Integrating cyber resilience into continuity plans
- Conducting realistic recovery simulations
- Documenting continuity procedures clearly
- Monitoring plan effectiveness over time
- Ensuring continuity of encryption and access
Module 15: Compliance - Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Mapping controls to compliance obligations
- Conducting regular compliance checks
- Managing data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Protecting personally identifiable information (PII)
- Ensuring intellectual property protection
- Respecting software licensing agreements
- Maintaining audit trails for compliance proof
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Preparing for certification assessments
- Responding to auditor findings
- Using compliance as a business enabler
- Aligning with industry-specific mandates
- Reporting non-compliance instances
- Creating a culture of compliance by design
Module 16: Practical Implementation Strategy - Conducting gap analysis against ISO IEC 27002
- Prioritising control implementation based on risk
- Developing a phased rollout plan
- Securing budget and leadership buy-in
- Building cross-functional implementation teams
- Creating control implementation checklists
- Documenting control operating effectiveness
- Integrating evidence collection into workflows
- Using templates for consistency
- Training staff on new processes
- Communicating changes effectively
- Managing resistance to change
- Running pilot implementations
- Measuring progress with KPIs
- Adjusting timelines and resources dynamically
Module 17: Advanced Topics & Emerging Challenges - Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements
Module 18: Certification, Audit & Personal Advancement - Preparing for ISO 27001 certification audits
- Gathering evidence for control effectiveness
- Creating auditor-ready documentation
- Conducting internal audits and readiness checks
- Managing stage 1 and stage 2 certification audits
- Responding to non-conformities effectively
- Maintaining certification through surveillance
- Using audits as improvement opportunities
- Enhancing your professional credibility
- Adding ISO IEC 27002 mastery to your resume
- Updating LinkedIn with verified expertise
- Positioning yourself for promotions or new roles
- Preparing for interviews with implementation examples
- Joining professional security communities
- Continuing education with advanced certifications
- Applying ISO IEC 27002 to cloud-native environments
- Securing serverless and containerised architectures
- Managing microservices security
- Integrating zero trust principles
- Addressing AI and machine learning risks
- Securing IoT and OT devices
- Managing privacy in smart environments
- Applying controls in agile and DevSecOps settings
- Securing remote access at scale
- Addressing insider threats with behavioural analytics
- Using threat modelling to anticipate attacks
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds
- Managing geopolitical cyber risks
- Preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Aligning with evolving cyber insurance requirements