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ISO 27001 (BS 7799) Lead Assessors Course - Registered

INTRODUCTION
ISO 27001 the Information security management systems standard gives recommendations for information security management for use by those who are responsible for initiating, documenting, implementing or maintaining security in their organisation. The standard is intended to provide a common basis for developing organisational security standards and effective security management practice and to provide confidence in the security of inter-organisational dealings. It specifies requirements for security controls to be implemented according to the needs of individual organisations.

ISO 27001 also specifies requirements for establishing, implementing and documenting information security management systems (ISMSs). It specifies requirements for security controls to be implemented according to the needs of individual organisations.


BUSINESS BENEFITS
The aims and objectives of the course

  • To enable delegates to undertake external audits and lead audits of ISMS.
  • To explain to the delegates the purpose and planning procedure of making systems secure.
  • To ensure delegates understand the importance of organising and reporting their audit findings.

On successfully completing the course, delegates will be able to :

  • Appreciate of the importance of controlling Information Security in all types of business.
  • State the requirements and scope ISO 27001.
    Identify the documented management systems required to control Information Security.
  • Evaluate risk assessments for Information Security.
  • Effectively plan and undertake an audit.
  • Produce reports of their audits identifying non conformances against the standard.
  • This course is accredited to IRCA and on successful completion a certificate will be issued to the delegate which will be valid for 3 years.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is intended for all those who wish to undertake and eventually lead audits of Information Security Management Systems (ISMD). It is also useful for those interested in implementation of ISO 27001.

Prior knowledge of Information Security issues would be beneficial.


Course Structure & TIMETABLE
Items covered include:

  • Introduction to Information Security.
  • Detailed content of ISO 27001
  • Similarities with other management systems - OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9000.
  • ISMS issues including operational control.
  • Information Security Audit Skills
  • Practical exercises and feedback.
  • Case study and workshops.

Appraisal of the delegates’ knowledge and performance will be made through a combination of continuous assessment and a written examination (multiple choice and short answers).

Duration: 5 days

Max. No. of delegates: 10 per course

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Title

Start

Finish

 

DAY ONE

 

 

  1.

Registration

08:45

09:00

  2.

Chapter 1 – Course Introduction

09:00

09:30

  3.

Exercise 1- Mini interview

9:30

10:30

  4.

Exercise 2 – Information security jargon

10.30

11.00

 5.

Coffee break

11:00

11:15

  6.

Chapter 2 – Introduction to information security management

11:15

11:45

  7.

Chapter 3 – Overview of ISO 27001:2005 Foreword to Section 3

11:45

13:00

  8.

Lunch break

13:00

14:00

  9.

Exercise 3 - Documentation

14:00

14:30

  10.

Chapter 4 – Overview of ISO 27001:2005 Section 4

14:30

15:00

  11.

Exercise 4 – Resources

15:00

15:30

  12.

Coffee break

15:30

15:45

  13.

Chapter 5 – Overview of ISO 27001:2005 Section 5

15.45

16:15

  14.

Exercise 5 – ISO 27001:2005 Quiz

16:15

16:35

  15.

Chapter 6 – Overview of ISO 27001:2005

16:35

17:00

  16.

Exercise 6 – Management review

17:00

17:40

  17.

Summary of Day 1

17:40

18:00

   

DAY TWO

 

 

18.

Chapter 7 – Overview of ISO 27001:2005 Section 7

09.00

10.00

19.

Exercise 7 - Presentations

10:00

10:20

20.

Chapter 8 – Overview of ISO 27001:2005 Section 8

10:20

10:50

21.

Workshop 1 – Risk Assessment

10:50

11:15

22.

Coffee break

11:15

11:30

23.

Workshop 1 – Risk Assessment – cont. (including feedback)

11:30

13:00

24.

Lunch break

13:00

14:00

25.

Workshop 1 – Risk Assessment - feedback

14:00

14:30

26.

Chapter 9 – Accreditation Issues

14:30

15:00

27.

Workshop 2 – Audit planning

15:00

15:30

28.

Coffee break

15:30

15:45

29.

Workshop 2 – Audit planning – cont. (including feedback)

15:45

16:55

30.

Chapter 10 – Audit management

16:55

17:55

31.

Summary of Day 2 – Review including feedback from specimen paper section 1

17:55

18:15

 

DAY THREE

 

 

32.

Exercise 8 – NCRs

09:00

10:00

33.

Chapter 11 – NCRs and corrective actions

10:00

10:45

34.

Coffee break

10:45

11:00

35.

Exercise 9 – Reviewing Corrective Actions

11:00

12:15

36.

Workshop 3 – Audit plan

12:15

13:00

37.

Lunch break

13:00

14:00

38.

Workshop 3 – Audit plan – cont. (including feedback)

14:00

15:15

39.

Coffee break

15:15

15:30

40.

Chapter 12 – Approach to the audit

15:30

17:00

41.

Exercise 10 - Communication

17:00

17:30

42.

Summary of Day 3 including feedback from specimen paper section 2

17:30

18:00

 

DAY FOUR

 

 

43.

Chapter 13 – Performing an audit

09:00

09:40

44.

Workshop 4 – Checklists

09:40

11:00

45.

Coffee break

11:00

11:15

46.

Workshop 4 – Checklists – cont. (including feedback)

11:15

12:40

47.

Chapter 14 - Reporting

12:40

13:00

48.

Lunch break

13:00

14:00

49.

Workshop 5 – Role play – Interviews (including feedback)

14:00

15:45

50.

Coffee break

15:45

16:00

51.

Workshop 6 – Preparation for closing meeting

16:00

17:15

52.

Summary of Day 4 including feedback from specimen paper section 3 and 4

17:15

17:40

 

DAY FIVE

 

 

53.

Workshop 6 – Preparation for closing meeting – cont. (including feedback)

09:00

10:30

54.

Chapter 15 – Auditor certification

10:30

11:00

55.

Coffee break

11:00

11:15

56.

Workshop 7 – Role play – Closing meeting (including feedback)

11:15

13:00

57.

Lunch break

13:00

14:00

58.

Examination rules and format

14:00

14:30

59.

Examination

14:30

16:30 1

60.

End of course summary/ appraisal forms

16:301

17:001


Lecturers
The lecturing team is comprised of professionals who have been especially selected for their recognised knowledge and experience in the field of Security Management System Standards. IRCA Registration Number 2016


Course dates and cost
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