INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISMS) BASED ON ISO/IEC 27001
“Establishing, Implementing, and Managing a Robust Information Security Framework”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 – 21 May 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, safeguarding information assets has become a business-critical priority. ISO/IEC 27001 provides an internationally recognized framework for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS), helping organizations protect data, manage risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
This intensive 5-day course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, monitor, and continually improve an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001. Participants will gain a practical understanding of risk assessment, security controls, governance, and audit preparation aligned with the standard.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the structure and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022
• Conduct information security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans
• Define, implement, and manage information security policies and controls
• Monitor ISMS performance and support continuous improvement
• Prepare for internal audits and certification assessments
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain the skills to establish and maintain a certified ISMS
• Align organizational security practices with international standards
• Reduce risk of data breaches, non-compliance, and reputational damage
• Enable secure information handling across people, processes, and technologies
• Support cross-functional coordination for cybersecurity governance
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• IT and cybersecurity professionals
• Compliance officers and risk managers
• ISMS managers, data protection officers, and internal auditors
• Business continuity, governance, and quality managers
• Anyone involved in implementing or maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 systems
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• ISO/IEC 27001 framework and control interpretation
• Risk treatment planning and Statement of Applicability (SoA) development
• ISMS documentation, roles, and governance
• Audit readiness and corrective action tracking
• Alignment with other standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 22301, GDPR)
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved control over information security risks and incidents
• Stronger alignment with regulatory and contractual requirements
• Greater resilience and business continuity assurance
• Enhanced customer trust and third-party assurance
• Efficient preparation for ISO/IEC 27001 certification or recertification
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – ISO 27001 structure, clauses, and implementation roadmap
• Case Studies – Real-world ISMS success stories and breach recovery
• Workshops – Risk assessment exercises, SoA creation, policy drafting
• Peer Exchange – Security governance challenges and cross-sector insights
• Tools – Risk register templates, audit checklists, documentation samples
Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Break: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS Concepts
- Module 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (07:30 – 09:30)
• Purpose, principles, and Annex SL structure - Module 2: ISMS Scope and Context of the Organization (09:45 – 11:15)
• Stakeholders, boundaries, and interfaces - Module 3: Workshop – Define ISMS Objectives and Scope (11:30 – 01:00)
• Building a context-driven ISMS foundation
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Planning for Security Controls
- Module 4: Information Security Risk Assessment Methodology (07:30 – 09:30)
• Asset, threat, and vulnerability identification - Module 5: Risk Treatment and Control Selection (09:45 – 11:15)
• Planning, prioritization, and documentation - Module 6: Workshop – Conduct a Sample ISMS Risk Assessment (11:30 – 01:00)
• Risk register and control mapping
Day 3: Control Implementation and Documentation
- Module 7: Annex A Controls and SoA Development (07:30 – 09:30)
• Control categories: organizational, physical, technical - Module 8: Policy, Procedure, and Record Keeping (09:45 – 11:15)
• Documentation structure and compliance evidence - Module 9: Workshop – Draft a Statement of Applicability (11:30 – 01:00)
• Justification and exclusion management
Day 4: Performance Monitoring and Internal Audits
- Module 10: Measuring ISMS Effectiveness (07:30 – 09:30)
• Metrics, indicators, and continual improvement - Module 11: Internal Auditing and Management Review (09:45 – 11:15)
• ISO 19011-based internal audits and follow-up - Module 12: Workshop – Prepare for an Internal ISMS Audit (11:30 – 01:00)
• Checklist creation and audit planning
Day 5: Certification and Beyond
- Module 13: Certification Readiness and External Audits (07:30 – 09:30)
• Stages of certification and common findings - Module 14: Integration with Other Management Systems (09:45 – 11:15)
• ISO 27001 + ISO 9001/22301/31000 frameworks - Module 15: Final Workshop – ISMS Improvement Roadmap (11:30 – 01:00)
• Action plan for post-training implementation
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Information Security Management System (ISMS) Based on ISO/IEC 27001, affirming their competence in establishing and maintaining a compliant ISMS framework aligned with international standards.