Course Overview

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Foundation Course is designed for individuals who wish to gain comprehensive knowledge on what Information Security Management System has to offer and the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2013

Benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 Standard

• Enhances the credibility of your organization
• Opens up new business opportunities with security conscious customers
• Strengthens the climate of confidentiality throughout the workplace
• Provides a competitive advantage over companies that aren't certified against ISO/IEC 27001:2013 
• Reduces the risks associated with unsecured data and information 
• Formalizes your corporate information system structure (infrastructure, buildings, cabling, environment, alarms, fire and flood prevention, access control, etc.) 
• Effectively organizes all existing and necessary company IT security processes 
• Protects vital business assets with regular backups 
• Provides design of ongoing system optimization 
• Potentially reduces insurance premiums with proven compliance 
• Gain stakeholder and customer trust that their data is protected 

Learning Objectives

• Review the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 
• Understand the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
• Learn how to assess security threats and vulnerabilities
• Understand security controls and countermeasures
• Recognize the role of management
• Recognize the benefits of information security management system
• Gain an introduction to the implementation model and the process for certifying information security management system

Training Approach

Accelerated learning is the most advanced teaching and learning method available today. Itʼs a total system of enhancing and speeding up both the design and learning process. What makes accelerated learning so effective is that itʼs based on the way we naturally learn. It does this by actively involving the whole person, using physical activity, creativity, collaboration among learners, variety that appeals to all learning styles, contextual learning with real-world immersion, the creation of a positive physical, emotional, and social environment and other methods designed to get people deeply involved in their own learning.

Course Evaluation

The delegate is assessed based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course. This includes all exercises, workshops / role plays, case studies and all other activities during the course. Please note that full attendance is required during the training course.

Course Pre-Requisites

This course is suitable for those new to information security management system with no prior knowledge requirement.

Who should attend

Any individual requiring a working knowledge and understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard