ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training

The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course provides comprehensive training on how to establish and maintain a robust ISMS aligned with ISO 27001. It equips professionals to lead the planning, rollout, and continual improvement of security frameworks that protect sensitive data and support regulatory compliance. The course includes hands-on guidance, templates, and real-world implementation strategies. 

Key Topics Covered 

• Understanding ISO 27001: Structure, clauses, and Annex A controls 

• ISMS Implementation Lifecycle: Planning, leadership, support, operation, and performance 

• Risk Assessment and Treatment: Applying structured risk-based approaches 

• Documentation and Policies: Establishing and managing required records 

• Continual Improvement: Monitoring, auditing, and updating the ISMS 

Course Benefits 

• Take Charge of ISMS Implementation: Gain the tools to lead end-to-end security projects 

• Strengthen Regulatory Compliance: Help your organisation meet GDPR, NIS2, and client requirements 

• Improve Security Posture: Reduce data breaches through structured information governance 

• Advance Your Career: Open doors to security leadership and management roles 

This course is ideal for professionals involved in designing, managing, or improving information security practices. It is especially beneficial for: 

• Information Security Managers 

• ISMS Coordinators 

• Compliance and Risk Officers 

• IT Governance Professionals 

• Cybersecurity Consultants 

• Business Continuity Leaders 

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27001 

• Introduction 

• Compatibility with Other Management System Standards 

• ISO 27001:2022 and Its Clauses 

Module 2: Information Security 

• What is Business? 

• Industries 

• Risk 

• SWOT Analysis 

• Constructs and Characteristics of Assets 

• Security and Privacy 

• Triad of Information Security 

• Cyber Security is Everyone’s Responsibility 

• Cybersecurity Landscape 

• What is Information Security? 

• Information Security Management 

• Need of Information Security 

• Threats to Information Security 

• Active and Passive Attacks 

Module 3: Context of the Organisation 

• Understanding the Organisation and Its Context 

• Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties 

• Determining the Scope of the Information Security Management System 

• Information Security Management System 

Module 4: Leadership 

• Leadership and Commitment 

• Policy 

• Organisational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 

Module 5: Planning 

• Organisational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 

• Information Security Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them 

• Planning of Changes 

Module 6: Support 

• Resources 

• Competence 

• Awareness 

• Communication 

• Documented Information 

Module 7: Operation 

• Operational Planning and Control 

• Information Security Risk Assessment 

• Information Security Risk Treatment 

Module 8: Performance Evaluation 

• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation 

• Internal Audit 

• Management Review 

Module 9: Improvement 

• Nonconformity and Corrective Action 

• Continual Improvement 

Module 10: Introduction to Auditing 

• Internal Audit Charter 

• Communicate with Organisation and Audit Committee 

• Auditing Reflects 

• General and Internal Auditing Standards and Guidance 

• Auditing Types 

• Auditing Techniques 

• Auditing Principles 

• Phases of Audit 

Module 11: Performing ISO 27001 Audits 

• Preparing an Audit Report 

• Assessment of Audit Reports and Documents 

• Report Preparation, Findings, Reconciliation, and Conclusions 

• Auditing Procedures 

• Reviewing Documents and Reports 

• Classifying Findings 

• Reliability of Audit Findings 

Module 12: Internal Auditor 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Audit Plan 

• Opening Meeting 

• Record Review Activities 

• Internal Auditor Checklist 

• Communication Between Departments 

• Drafting Reports and Test Plans 

Module 13: ISMS and the ISO 27001 Standards Family 

• What is an ISMS? 

• Project Plan 

• Management and Governance Frameworks 

• ISMS Benefits 

• Scope of ISMS in an Organisation 

• Introduction to Management Systems 

• Process Approach 

• Fundamentals 

• PDCA Cycle 

Module 14: Interaction with ISO 27005 

• What is ISO 27005? 

• ISO 27001 VS ISO 27005 

• Quantifying the Business Impact 

• Impact Severity 

Module 15: Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Case Study:  ABC’s ISO 27001  

Module 16: Launch and Implement an ISMS in an Organisation 

• Apply the Frameworks 

• Procedures and Controls 

• Implementing the Controls 

• Training and Awareness Programme 

• Management’s Role 

• Responsibilities of Employees 

By the end of the course, you will be able to: 

• Lead the implementation of an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS 

• Align ISMS development with business objectives and compliance needs 

• Conduct gap analysis, risk assessment, and treatment planning 

• Develop ISMS policies, controls, and documentation 

• Promote continual improvement and prepare for certification audits 

To achieve the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certification, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 30  

• Total Marks: 30 Marks  

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks  

• Duration: 40 Minutes 

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book