Information Security Management System (ISMS)


The most detailed ISMS course for those who manage organisational security or wish to become highly-paid information security compliance officers.

An ISMS or Information Security Management System is a centrally managed framework that allows you to better manage, monitor, review and refresh your organisation's information security posture. It is basically a systematic approach that includes policies, procedures and controls for ensuring a higher standard of cybersecurity in the business. ISO 27001 is the international standard for creating and maintaining an ISMS. Understanding the ISMS and the ISO 27001 are critical for modern Information Security and Cybersecurity professionals as these standards and frameworks have become central to cybersecurity best practices across the globe. This detailed and comprehensive course takes you through everything you need to know about ISMS and ISO 27001 and how to implement them.

Benefits of choosing this course

Benefits of choosing the ISMS course


Substantially enhance your understanding of Information Security Compliance requirements.


Gain all the knowledge you need on ISMS and ISO 27001 to confidently become part of Cybersecurity and/or Governance & Compliance teams.


Refresh and refine your cybersecurity knowledge as you go through all ISO 27001 requirements and controls.

Highlights of the ISMS course


One of the most comprehensive courses in the market dedicated specifically to ISMS.


Over 35 content-rich modules ensure you holistic and in-depth knowledge of the concepts, controls, objectives etc.


Gain confidence to become part of your organisation’s Governance and Compliance function & contribute meaningfully to it.

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  • Key Learning Objectives

      After completing the ISMS course, you will be able to:
    • Explain in your own words what Information Security is and what are the Information Security best practices that every business should adopt.
    • Comprehend what the four Ps of Information Security are.
    • Fully understand what an Information Security Management System is and what the framework is all about.
    • Articulate the key requirements of ISMS, its need and its benefits.

    • Explain in your own words the steps required for ISMS implementation, its scope and how to conduct ISMS gap analysis.
    • Gain considerable understanding of the ISO 27001 standard for information security and an understanding of how it helps in implementing an ISMS framework.
    • Acquire substantial knowledge on how to become ISO 27001: 2013 compliant.
    • Fully comprehend the structure of ISO 27001:2013 and the controls in Annex A of ISO 27001:2013.
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    Templates. Worksheets & Mind-maps

    When you enrol in this course you will have access to several worksheets & templates that you can use immediately. Take a look at the course curriculum, below, to see whats included in this course.

    The image immediately below is a gallery view of some of the templates and collateral available to students.

    Continuing Professional Development

    CPD points can be claimed for this course at the rate of 1 point per hour of training for this NCSC-certified and CIISec-approved course (8 points for one-day public course and 15 points for the two-day internal workshop - for when organisations host this course internally).

    CIPR Student-Only Incident Response Plan Template

    As a student you get access to unique content including our highly acclaimed Cyber Incident Response Plan Template. If you want, you can download the FREE version of the Incident Response Plan template here.

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Example Curriculum

  Module 1: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
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