Overview

Why Should You Attend?

Information security threats and attacks increase and improve constantly. The best form of defense against them is the proper implementation and management of information security controls and best practices. Information security is also a key expectation and requirement of customers, legislators, and other interested parties.

This training course is designed to prepare participants in implementing an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of an ISMS and a framework for its continual management and improvement.

After attending the training course, you can take the exam. If you successfully pass it, you can apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” credential, which demonstrates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.

Who should attend?

  • Managers or consultants involved in and/or concerned with the implementation of an information security management system in an organization 
  • Project managers, consultants, or expert advisers seeking to master the implementation of an information security management system; or individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements within an organization
  • Members of the ISMS team

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an implementer
  • Initiate and plan the implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
  • Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
  • Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Educational approach

  • This training course contains essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the implementation of an ISMS
  • The participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises
  • The exercises are based on a case study
  • The structure of the quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a general knowledge of the ISMS concepts and ISO/IEC 27001