ISO 27001 Training | ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training in Cape Town

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course 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

Who Should Attend this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training?

The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course is ideal for individuals seeking to become proficient in establishing robust information security controls, practices, and processes to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with ISO 27001 standards. The following professionals and individuals can greatly benefit from attending this course:

• Security Consultants
• Compliance Officers
• Information Security Managers
• Risk Managers
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Auditors
• Compliance Managers

Prerequisites of the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training

There are no formal prerequisites for this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course. However, familiarity with ISO 27001 standard and information security principles can be beneficial for the delegates.

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training Overview

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training provides delegates with the skills required to manage an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001. It focuses on risk management, control selection, and continual improvement practices.

This training enhances delegates’ ability to lead ISMS implementation projects and strengthen organisational information security frameworks. It builds structured competence in managing documentation, audits, and risk treatment processes.

This 3-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply ISO 27001 implementation principles confidently within real-world environments. Delegates gain practical expertise to establish and improve ISMS frameworks aligned with organisational objectives.

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course Objectives

• To understand ISO 27001 principles, requirements, and terminology
• To perform risk assessments and define appropriate risk treatment plans
• To establish, implement, and manage an effective ISMS
• To document and maintain compliance with ISO 27001 standards
• To prepare for and support certification audits
• To implement continual improvement processes within the ISMS framework

This intensive course combines expert instruction, case studies, and practical exercises to ensure learners can successfully implement an ISMS. By the end, learners will have the confidence and skills to lead ISO 27001 implementation projects and support continual improvement in information security.

What’s Included in this ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training Course?

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Exam Information

To achieve the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 30 
• Total Marks: 30 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 
• Duration: 40 Minutes  
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book