ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course Content
If you want to be an ISMS Consultant or if you wish to develop, implement, and maintain an information security management system (ISMS), this ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer Course is ideal. It will be especially beneficial to:
- Newcomers to ISMS: You don’t need to be an expert. You’ll be taken on a practical journey from getting started to ISO 27001 Certification.
- ISO 27001 Consultants: Gives you the methodology on how to implement ISMS Projects faster and easier than ever before.
- Experienced Information Security Management Professionals: Understand the impact of the Standard, the type and extent of documentation required, and best practice in maintaining an ISMS.
The course provides you with the Auditing Skills, the Knowledge of the Standard (including Annex A – Information Security Controls) and the practical application of that knowledge with Audit Scenarios to enable you, as Audit Programme Manager, to undertake and manage Internal Audits for your Organization.
What will I learn from this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course?
This comprehensive ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certification course is divided into four Modules:
- Module 0: Introduction and background to the Standard and auditing. Introduces ISO 27001 and the lead implementer’s role in establishing and maintaining an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). Examples include understanding organizational context, regulatory obligations, and aligning information security objectives with business strategy.
- Module 1: Auditing Skills based on the auditing standard ISO 19011:2018 – Covers auditing skills to help lead implementers verify their ISMS and ensure readiness for certification audits. Participants learn to review risk assessments, validate the implementation of controls, and monitor information security practices.
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- Auditing Skills – Build skills to assess ISMS processes, verify control implementation, and ensure alignment with ISO 27001. Examples include checking access controls, reviewing risk treatment plans, and monitoring policy compliance.
- Terms and definitions – Understand ISO 27001 terminology such as control objectives, nonconformities, and risk treatment relevant to ISMS design.
- Principles of auditing – Learn audit principles to support self-assessment and continuous improvement of information security processes.
- Auditor skills – Develop the ability to critically evaluate ISMS processes, analyze evidence, and ensure information security objectives are met.
- Managing an audit programme – Understand how to plan and organize internal audits to maintain ISO 27001 compliance and ISMS performance.
- Audit Team Leadership – Learn to guide teams in implementing ISMS processes, documenting findings, and generating audit reports.
- Overview of Audit activities – Explore audit processes to support lead implementers in monitoring ISMS effectiveness and control performance.
- Audit activities – Step 1 – Define the scope and objectives of ISMS implementation, identify critical information assets, and determine compliance obligations.
- Audit activities – Step 2 – Assess existing security practices and controls to identify gaps against ISO 27001 standards.
- Audit activities – Step 3 (Module 1) – Design ISMS structure, processes, and control objectives to mitigate information security risks.
- Audit activities – Step 3 (Module 2) – Develop policies, procedures, and risk treatment plans to operationalize the ISMS.
- Audit activities – Step 4 – Implement controls and operational processes, including system configurations, access management, and staff awareness programs.
- Audit activities – Step 5 – Monitor ISMS performance and verify the effectiveness of information security controls using key metrics, internal auditing, and management reviews.
- Audit activities – Step 6 – Review performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and update ISMS procedures to maintain ISO 27001 compliance.
- FAQs about Auditing – Address common questions about ISMS verification, risk mitigation, and preparing for certification audits.
- Online Module Examination – Test understanding of ISMS implementation, ISO 27001 compliance, and information security controls.
- Module 2: Knowledge of the Standard, ISO 27001:2022, Information Security management systems requirements – Covers the ISO 27001 standard in depth, emphasizing design, implementation, and continual improvement of an ISMS. Examples include creating risk treatment plans, defining measurable information security objectives, and operationalizing controls.
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- Online Module Examination – Test knowledge of ISMS design, ISO 27001 implementation, and information security management.
- Introduction to ISO 27001:2022 – Overview of ISO 27001 requirements with focus on ISMS implementation and information security management.
- Terms & Definitions – ISO 27001 – Learn key ISO 27001 terminology relevant to implementation, including control objectives, risk treatment, and ISMS scope.
- Fundamentals of ISMS – Explore the ISMS framework, processes, and lifecycle from a lead implementer perspective. Examples include implementing access control, data protection, and incident response.
- Some Key aspects of ISMS Auditing – Understand monitoring and internal evaluation processes to ensure the ISMS is performing effectively.
- Structure & content of ISO 27001:2022 – Examine the standard’s clauses to guide ISMS design and control alignment.
- Parts 1, 2 & 3 – Review scope, references, and foundational requirements to build ISO 27001-compliant information security systems.
- Part 4: Context of the organisation – Identify internal and external factors influencing ISMS design, such as regulatory requirements, organizational culture, and risk environment.
- Part 5: Leadership – Ensure top management support, define roles and responsibilities, authorities, and secure resources for information security initiatives.
- Part 6: Planning for the ISMS (2 modules) – Design risk assessment methods, treatment strategies, and measurable information security objectives.
- Information Security Risk Assessment – Conduct structured risk identification, estimation, and evaluation for ISMS planning.
- Guidance to Risk Analysis – Apply systematic analysis to prioritize threats and determine appropriate security controls.
- Risk Identification – Map risks to assets, processes, and information flows to inform ISMS design.
- Risk Analysis – Assess the probability and effects of threats to prioritize mitigation actions.
- Risk Evaluation – Decide on risk treatment strategies and select appropriate ISO 27001 controls.
- Information Security Risk Treatment – Implement and monitor controls such as encryption, network security, and access management to mitigate risks.
- Information Security Objectives and planning to achieve them – Define clear objectives and align operational processes to achieve ISMS goals.
- Part 7: Support – Ensure resources, training, awareness, and documentation support the ISMS. Examples include staff competence programs, policy manuals, operational guidance, and awareness training
- Part 8: Operation – Execute and manage operational processes to ensure consistent application of ISO 27001 controls. Examples include network configurations, change management, and incident response procedures.
- Part 9: Performance evaluation – Measure ISMS effectiveness and monitor information security through KPIs, audits, and management reviews.
- Part 10: Improvement – Implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance ISMS effectiveness and ensure continual improvement.
- FAQs about the Standard – Clarify challenges in ISMS design, control implementation, and maintaining ISO 27001 compliance.
- Module 3: Practice with Scenarios- Scenario-based exercises simulate real-world ISMS challenges to reinforce ISO 27001 implementation and information security management. Examples include applying risk treatment plans, testing security controls, and addressing operational gaps.
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- Audit Scenarios – Internal Auditor – Review ISMS processes to ensure alignment with ISO 27001 controls and identify areas for improvement.
- More Audit Scenarios – Lead Implementers – Apply implementation skills to operationalize ISMS processes, verify control effectiveness, and achieve information security objectives.
- FAQs about the Auditing Experience – Discuss common challenges in ISMS implementation, including control integration, risk prioritization, and maintaining ISO 27001 compliance.
What materials are included in this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course?
These materials, invaluable when implementing ISO 27001:2022, include:
- ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Implementation Guide (100+ pages)
- Diagram: The 31-step Path to ISO 27001:2022 Certification
- Sample ISMS Policy Manual
- Sample ISMS Maintained Documentation (procedures), including…
- Sample Info Assets, SoA Risk Assessments, and Controls
- Sample Statement of Applicability
- Workbook for Annex A (SoA) Evidence recording
- Sample ISMS Retained Documentation (records)
- ISO 27001:2022 Gap Analysis Tool
- Diagram: Auditor Certification Process
- Diagram: 6-Stage Audit Process
- Sample Code of Ethics
- Management of an Audit Programme
- Audit Plan example
- Audit Work Order example
- Nonconformity Report example
- EU GDPR Fulltext
- EU GDPR Checklist Templates for SMEs
- Information Security Risk Management process diagram
- Information Security Risk Treatment Activity diagram
- Note: Information Assets
- Information security risk management process
- Information security risk treatment activity
- Chart of ISO 27001 Internal and External COTO Issues
- Sample ISO 27001 FMEA Spreadsheet (Excel file)
- Sample Info Assets, SoA, Risk Assessments, and Controls – combined Spreadsheet (Excel file)
- Sample Statement of Applicability Spreadsheet (Excel file)
- Auditor’s Workbook for Annex A (SoA) Evidence Record (Excel file)
- Stage 1 ISO 27001 Checklist of Critical Issues
- Stage 1 ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Checklist
Who should enroll in this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course?
This ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certification course is for you:
- If you wish to be an ISMS Consultant.
- If you are Management Representative for your organization and are the Audit Programme Manager for ISMS internal audits.
- If you wish to develop and implement an information security management system for your organization.
- If you are required to perform ISMS internal audits within your organization
- If you are required to perform ISMS supplier audits
- If you wish to improve your career prospects
- If you wish to understand the processes of conducting internal audit or external audits
Key Features:
- Course is accredited to ISO 21001, the standard for Educational Organizations Management Systems
- An ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification is awarded upon passing the certification exam
- Certificate is immediately available online after the successful passing of the exam
- Certificate comes with a shareable QR code for instant verification of credentials
- Lessons range from 15 minutes to 1 hour, typically 20–30 minutes, ensuring that each topic is covered in suitable detail
- Course includes practice with scenarios that include dialogues
- Course includes 24/7 Live-chat Learner Support
- Course includes a learner manual, a copy of the standard, and samples of relevant forms and other documents
- Course comes with full-audio narration and Closed Captions for accessibility
- Courses are hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Course comes with quizzes, practice with scenarios, and open-book certification exam
- Course is hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Features cross-device compatibility (courses can be taken on any desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- Offers full-resume feature (end a session mid-lesson and continue exactly where you left off, even from a different device)
- Features real-time interactive content in a secure web-based environment
- Offers a clear learning path (once you’ve completed the internal auditor course, you have the option to progress to the lead auditor, up to the consultant and lead auditor course.
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About the Course Author
Dr John FitzGerald graduated with a 1st class honours degree in chemistry and a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry. He worked for 15 years in the manufacturing industry, then as a trainer and consultant in the UK and Ireland before founding deGRANDSON Global in 2009.
He serves as the company Director and course developer while occasionally working as a Lead Auditor on ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 55001 audits for an accredited certification body (CAB).
How is this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course delivered?
The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certification Course is delivered online from our Learning Management System (LMS), which is provided and maintained by Inquisiq, the Award-winning Learning Management System.
All Lessons have a full resume and scaling capabilities. This means, for example, you can:
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Are there any prequalifications to enroll in this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course?
The minimum of a Secondary School Certificate (such as a High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, or similar National Vocational Qualification) combined with 5 years’ work experience, with 2 at managerial/supervisory level, is recommended.
You do not have to provide us with any evidence of your qualifications and experience. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can expect to struggle with the Course.
Examination and Certification Process
- Finish the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course
- Take the certification exam (the exam is free of charge)
- Pass the certification exam (you have two attempts to pass it)
- Retake the certification exam if necessary
- Receive your certificate in your email within 5 minutes after you’ve successfully completed the certification exam
About your ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certification
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- The credential signatory (Dr John FitzGerald, Founder and CEO, deGRANDSON Global)
- The date the credential was issued
- A QR code that links to a page where you can share your credential on your social media profiles
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Free ISO 27001 Implementation Handbook
This 90-page instruction manual is free with our ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course. It is not for sale.
It goes over everything you’ll need to develop, implement, and maintain a management system that can achieve ISO 27001 Certification including the following:
- Initiating the Information Security Management System Project
- Obtain management support (Example of Information Security Policy Statement)
- Assemble Information Security Management System Project Team
- Complete Gap Analysis
- Prepare Information Security Management System Project Plan
- The Information Security Context of the Organisation
- Determine the Information Security Context of the Organisation
- Identify the applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- EU General Data Protection Regulations 2021 (GDPR) (Example of addition of applicable Legislation to Scope of Information Security Management System Statement)
- Determine other interested parties’ needs
- Define and establish an Information Security Management System
- Define the Scope of the Information Security Management System (Example of Scope of Information Security Management System Statement)
- Prepare detailed Information Security Policies (Example of Information Security Policy)
- Define Key Roles and Responsibilities
- The Planning Phase
- Define a method of Risk Assessment
- (Example of CIA Value Table)
- (Example of Table of Contents for Risk Assessment Document)
- Create an inventory of Information Assets to protect (Example of an Inventory of Information Assets)
- Conduct Risk Assessment
- Identify risks (Example of Risk Identification)
- Evaluate the risks (Example of simple Risk Assessment)
- Identify applicable objectives and controls
- Develop Statement of Applicability (Example of Statement of Applicability)
- Develop a Risk Treatment Plan (Examples of Risk Treatment Plan) (Example of Risk Assessment Document with Assessment Information and SOA Included)
- Set up policy and procedures to control risks
- Establish Information Security Management System Objectives and plan to achieve them
- Define a method of Risk Assessment
- Operational Planning and Controls
- Determine the operational planning and control needs
- Identify Monitoring and Measurement Needs (incl. Calibration)
- Establish Operational Controls and Monitoring
- Develop the mandatory and other Documentation required
- The specific requirements for documented information (Example listing of Information Security Management System Policies and Procedures)
- The specific requirements for retained documents
- Determine and secure the required Resources
- Pre-launch Activities
- Deliver Employee Awareness Training
- Establish Internal and External Communications
- Finalise & issue Information Security Management System Documentation
- Complete Job-specific Training (Example of Employee Training Record incl. competency check)
- Go Live! Implement policies, procedures and Information Security objectives plan
- Deploy Policies
- Implement the Risk Treatment Plan and other Procedures
- Control of nonconforming outputs
- Establish Information Security Incident response processes
- Monitor the effectiveness of the Information Security Management System implementation
- Conduct periodic evaluation of performance and effectiveness of Information Security Management System
- Conduct periodic evaluation of fulfilment of compliance requirements
- Periodic re-assessment of Risk Assessments (incl. after major breach or loss of data)
- Periodic re-planning of Risk Treatment Plan and of Improvement Plans
- Conduct periodic Internal Audits
- Conduct periodic Management Reviews
- Implement Continual Improvement (Example of Improvement Plan outline)
- Prepare for a Certification Audit
- Ask for help
- Appendix A: The Path to ISO 27001:2022 Certification – the 31 Steps
- Appendix B: Typical Documentation
- Policies & Procedures
- Records
- Appendix C: Some Sample Procedures, Records and Tools
- Appendix D: Example of Management Review Record
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