Training on ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

Module 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS Fundamentals

• Overview of information security concepts and threats

• Structure of ISO/IEC 27001 and its Annex A controls

• Benefits of implementing ISMS in organizations

• Case study: Sony Pictures data breach—how lack of structured ISMS contributed to major information loss

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Security Controls

• Risk identification, analysis, and evaluation methods

• Understanding and applying ISO 27005 for risk management

• Selecting security controls from ISO 27002

• Case study: Target retail breach—how risk assessment failures led to stolen customer data

Module 3: ISMS Implementation and Documentation

• Defining scope, policies, and objectives for ISMS

• Documentation requirements (Statement of Applicability, risk treatment plan)

• Engaging leadership and building a security culture

• Case study: Healthcare provider implementing ISMS to meet HIPAA compliance

Module 4: Auditing, Monitoring, and Certification Preparation

• Conducting internal ISMS audits

• Continuous monitoring and performance evaluation

• Preparing for external ISO 27001 certification audits

• Case study: Financial services firm achieving ISO 27001 certification—steps taken to pass rigorous audits

Module 5: Continuous Improvement and Integration with Business Strategy

• Maintaining and improving the ISMS over time

• Linking ISMS with business continuity, GDPR, and privacy frameworks

• Addressing evolving threats such as ransomware and AI-driven cyber risks

• Case study: Global enterprise integrating ISMS with GDPR compliance to strengthen trust and regulatory alignment