ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Outline

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 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding ISO 27001 requirements to leading the implementation of an ISMS within an organisation. Each stage builds the capability to develop and maintain a compliant and effective security framework. 
 

• Learn the core principles and structure of ISO 27001 implementation 

• Learn how to develop an implementation plan aligned with ISMS objectives 

• Learn to perform risk assessments and select appropriate security controls 

• Learn how to establish ISMS policies, procedures, and documentation 

• Learn to monitor implementation progress and manage nonconformities 

• Learn how continual improvement supports long-term ISMS effectiveness 

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Exam Information 

The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Exam evaluates a candidate’s knowledge of ISMS implementation, ISO 27001 standards, and compliance management. The format of the exam is as follows: 
 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 

• Total Questions: 30 Questions 

• Total Marks: 30 Marks 

• Pass Marks: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 

• Duration: 40 Minutes 

• Open Book/Closed Book: Closed book