Summary

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001:2013. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement information security controls from all areas of ISO/IEC 27002. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is also fully compatible with ISO/IEC 27003 (Guidelines for the Implementation of an ISMS), ISO/IEC 27004 (Measurement of Information Security) and ISO/IEC 27005 (Risk Management in Information Security).

Who should attend?

• Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• ISO/IEC 27001 auditors who wish to fully understand the Information Security Management System implementation process
• CxO and Senior Managers responsible for the IT governance of an enterprise and the management of its risks
• Members of an information security team
• Expert advisors in information technology
• Technical experts wanting to prepare for an information security function or for an ISMS project management function

Learning objectives

• To understand the implementation of an Information Security Management System in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001
• To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of an Information Security Management System
• To understand the relationship between the components of an Information Security Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
• To acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining an ISMS as specified in ISO/IEC 27001
• To acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO/IEC 27001
• To develop the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the management of information security
• To improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of information security management

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO/IEC 27001; Initiating an ISMS

• Introduction to management systems and the process approach
• Presentation of the standards ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27002 and ISO 27003 and regulatory framework
• Fundamental principles of Information Security
• Preliminary analysis and establishment of the level of the maturity level of an existing information security management system based on ISO 21827
• Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of an ISMS

Day 2: Planning the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

• Defining the scope of an ISMS
• Development of an ISMS and information security policies
• Selection of the approach and methodology for risk assessment
• Risk management: identification, analysis and treatment of risk (drawing on guidance from ISO/IEC 27005
• Drafting the Statement of Applicability

Day 3: Implementing an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

• Implementation of a document management framework
• Design of controls and writing procedures
• Implementation of controls
• Development of a training & awareness program and communicating about the information security
• Incident management (based on guidance from ISO 27035)
• Operations management of an ISMS

Day 4: Controlling, monitoring,measuring and improving an ISMS; certification audit of the ISMS

• Controlling and Monitoring the ISMS
• Development of metrics, performance indicators and  dashboards in accordance with ISO 27004
• ISO/IEC 27001 internal Audit
• Management review of an ISMS
• Implementation of a continual improvement program
• Preparing for an ISO/IEC 27001 certification audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

Prerequisites

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Certification or a basic knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 is recommended.

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and practice:
  • Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
  • Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations
  • Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
  • Practice test similar to the certification exam

Examination and Certification

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants