ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Training

Course Overview

Information security threats and attacks grow and improve constantly. As such, organizations are increasingly concerned about how their valuable information is handled and protected. This training course is designed to prepare you to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the best practices of an ISMS and a framework for its continual management and improvement. The training content is packed with practical exercises and case studies which will help you get equipped with real-world expertise that you can apply to your day-to-day operations and activities.

Why Choose DQS for This Training?

DQS and PECB deliver this all-inclusive training that not only enables you to acquire the knowledge and competence in implementing an ISMS but also teaches you how to apply the skills required in practice. The exam type is unique because it is open-book and contains multiple-choice questions, including standalone and scenario-based questions, which aim to simulate real-life situations. The ISO/IEC 27001 certification has become the norm for best-practice in information security.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

·       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

·       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, 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

Course Agenda

Day 1 – Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and Initiation of an ISMS Implementation

·       Training course objectives and structure

·       Standards and regulatory frameworks

·       Information security management system based on ISO/IEC 27001

·       Fundamental concepts and principles of information security

·       Initiation of the ISMS implementation

·       Understanding the organization and its context

·       ISMS scope

Day 2 – Implementation Plan of an ISMS

·       Leadership and project approval

·       Organizational structure

·       Analysis of the existing system

·       Information security policy

·       Risk management

·       Statement of Applicability

Day 3 – Implementation of an ISMS

·       Selection and design of controls

·       Implementation of controls

·       Management of documented information

·       Communication

·       Competence and awareness

·       Management of security operations

·       Trends and technologies

Day 4 – ISMS Monitoring, Continual Improvement, and Preparation for the Certification Audit

·       Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

·       Internal audit

·       Management review

·       Treatment of nonconformities

·       Continual improvement

·       Preparation for the certification audit

Day 5 – Certification Exam

·       3-hour written examination covering all competency domains

Examination

Duration: 3 hours

The "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer" exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

·       Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an information security management system

·       Domain 2: Information security management system requirements

·       Domain 3: Planning of an ISMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27001

·       Domain 4: Implementation of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

·       Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

·       Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001

·       Domain 7: Preparation for an ISMS certification audit

Certification

After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.

General Information

·       Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

·       Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.

·       An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

·       In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

·       PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential.

Course Approach

·       You register for an account at PECB website, before or after order to DQS HK.

·       Registration to DQS HK.

·       Follow our instruction later for payment to DQS HK.

·       You will have access to the course materials via PECB Kate app, in English unless otherwise specified, normally within a couple of working days.

·       The course is designed for a 5-day duration, including an exam, to complete within 4 months.

·       You can remotely access or download the training materials within PECB Kate app.

·       You can complete the self-study at home at your pace.

Exam

·       You can book an online exam at PECB website, for free with the exam code provided by PECB, normally within 4 months after your order to DQS HK.

·       Well before the online exam, create exam profile at PECB website, download PECB Exams app and install it at your computer.

·       The exam is open-book with duration for 3 hours.

·       You can book an online exam retake, if required, at PECB website for free with the exam code provided by PECB, normally within 3 months after your initial exam.

Certificate and Qualification

·       After receiving an email from PECB with exam passing result, you can reply by email to PECB with request for a course certificate.

·       If you have the required working experience and project experience specified in course brochure, you can further apply to PECB for the associated qualification.

Above Listed Prices Include:

·       Access to training materials and exercises in English by PECB during course period

·       An examination by PECB normally within 4 months

·       A retake by PECB, if required, normally within 3 months after initial exam

·       Initial qualification registration fee by PECB, if applicable, within 3 months after passing exam