ISO 27001 (ISMS)

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 ISMS), ISO/IEC 27004 (Measurement of Information Security) and ISO/IEC 27005 (Risk Management in Information Security).

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 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 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

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

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 the certification process according to ISO 17011.Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.

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

• Normative, regulatory and legal framework related to information security
• Fundamental principles of information security
• ISO/IEC 27001 certification process
• Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 8 of ISO/IEC 27001

Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
• Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 certification audit
• ISMS documentation audit
• Conducting an opening meeting

Day 3: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
• Audit test plans
• Formulation of audit findings
• Documenting nonconformities

Day 4: Concluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

• Audit documentation
• Quality review
• Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Evaluation of corrective action plans
• ISO/IEC 27001 Surveillance audit
• Internal audit management program

Day 5: Certification Exam

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