COURSE OVERVIEW:

The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course is a strategic program designed to provide the expertise required to lead an organization through the development, implementation, and management of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). In an age of digital transformation, this course empowers professionals to build a framework that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. Participants will learn how to align security controls with business objectives, ensuring a robust defense against evolving cyber threats.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire ISMS project lifecycle, from initial security gap analysis to the successful attainment of certification. Attendees will master the technical application of the ISO 27001 standard and the risk management principles of ISO 27005. The curriculum focuses on the implementer’s role in facilitating risk assessments, selecting appropriate Annex A controls, and fostering a security-first culture across all levels of the organization.

Coverage includes the design of the ISMS documentation hierarchy, the development of information security policies, and the implementation of technical and organizational controls. Participants will explore the management of information security incidents, business continuity planning, and the measurement of security performance. By the end of the course, attendees will possess a comprehensive implementation toolkit, enabling them to lead a team toward the successful operationalization of information security standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Interpret ISO 27001 requirements for implementation.
• Lead a team in the development and deployment of an ISMS.
• Conduct a comprehensive information security gap analysis.
• Perform a formal risk assessment and risk treatment plan.
• Develop a customized Statement of Applicability (SoA).
• Design an Information Security Policy and relevant procedures.
• Implement Annex A controls (Organizational, People, Physical, Technological).
• Foster an organizational culture of security awareness and training.
• Establish a framework for managing information security incidents.
• Integrate ISMS requirements into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Perform internal audits to monitor ISMS effectiveness and readiness.
• Lead the organization through the Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Information Security Officers, IT Managers, Risk Managers, Compliance Leads, Security Consultants, and Project Managers implementing ISO 27001.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.