The ISO 27001 Practitioner course builds on foundational knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard and is designed for individuals who want to develop practical skills in implementing, managing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This intermediate-level training focuses on applying the principles and requirements of ISO 27001 in real-world scenarios, making it ideal for professionals actively involved in information security management within their organizations.
The course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on expertise required to support the implementation and operation of an ISMS based on the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. Emphasizing practical application, it covers areas such as risk management, control selection, and ensuring compliance with the standard’s requirements. The ISO 27001 Practitioner course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and actionable skills, preparing participants to contribute effectively to their organization’s information security efforts.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard and its practical implementation.
- Learn how to apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle to manage an ISMS.
- Develop skills to conduct risk assessments and implement risk treatment plans.
- Understand how to select, implement, and manage security controls from Annex A.
- Acquire the ability to monitor, measure, and improve an ISMS.
- Prepare for advanced roles in information security management or auditing.
Target Audience:
- Information security professionals, IT managers, or consultants involved in ISMS implementation.
- Team members responsible for maintaining or improving an organization’s information security.
- Individuals with foundational knowledge (e.g., ISO 27001 Foundation) seeking to advance their skills.
- Professionals preparing for roles such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor.
Training Syllabus
PART 1 – Introduction to ISO 27001 2022 Standard
a. What is Information Security?
b. What is the need for Information Security?
c. Key reasons why Information Security is important
d. What is ISO 27001:2022 Standard?
e. What is the ISO/IEC 27001 Rule?
f. What is ISO/IEC 27001 Principles?
g. What is the key concept of ISO/IEC 27001?
h. What is a Management System?
i. What is an Information Security Management System?
j. Defining Confidentiality, Integrity & Availability (The C-I-A triad)
PART 2 – Structure of the ISO 27001:2022 Standard
a. The 10 Clauses (Clause 1 up to Clause 10)
b. Annex A: Reference Control Objectives & Controls
c. Attributes for Controls
d. Risk-based approach
e. Enhanced Alignment with Other ISO Standards
f. Reasons organizations upgrade to ISO 27001:2022 Standard?
PART 3 – ISO 27001:2022 Standard Clause 1 up to Clause 10
a. Clause 1 – Scope
b. Clause 2 – Normative References
c. Clause 3 – Terms & Definitions
d. Clause 4 – Context of the Organization
e. Clause 5 Leadership
f. Clause 6 Planning
g. Clause 7 Support
h. Clause 8 Operation
i. Clause 9 Performance Evaluation
j. Clause 10 Improvement
k. Clause Summary
PART 4 – Annex A: Reference Control Objectives & Controls
a. Introduction to Annex A
b. Themes & Attributes
c. Cybersecurity Concepts
d. Organizational Controls
e. People Controls
f. Physical Controls
g. Technological Controls
h. Summary of Annex A Reference Control Objectives & Controls
PART 5 – Roles & Responsibilities
a. Required Roles
b. Top Management
c. Information Security Manager/Officer
d. ISMS Implementation Team
e. Risk Owners
f. Asset Owners
g. Process Owners
h. IT Team/Technical Staff
i. Compliance / Audit Team
j. Human Resources (HR)
k. Legal & Compliance Team
l. External Consultants
m. Employees / End Users
n. Key to Success
PART 6 – Mapping ISO 27001 2022 ISMS Standard
a. Mapping ISO 27001 2022 & SOC 2 TYPE II
b. ISO 27001 2022 & EU GDPR
c. ISO 27001 2022 & NIST CSF v 2.0 Framework
