The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer training is a comprehensive three-day program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, implement, manage, and continually improve an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001. This course focuses on risk-based implementation, controls selection, documentation, and operational alignment, enabling learners to lead ISO/IEC 27001 implementation initiatives effectively across organizations.

• Understand the principles, framework, and implementation requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management  systems.
• Identify ISMS components, risk management methodologies, security controls, and compliance requirements effectively.
• Plan, design, implement, and maintain an Information Security Management System aligned with organizational objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, control selection, policy development, incident management, and security governance activities.
• Monitor security performance, internal audits, corrective actions, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Build compliant, secure, and audit-ready information security frameworks using ISO/IEC 27001 implementation best practices.

 • Information security managers and professionals
 • ISMS implementers and consultants
 • IT managers and security leads
 • Risk, compliance, and governance professionals
 • Professionals involved in ISO/IEC 27001 implementation projects

 • Basic understanding of information security concepts
 • Familiarity with organizational processes and IT environments
 • Awareness of risk management principles is beneficial
 • No prior ISO/IEC 27001 certification is required

 • Understanding ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and clauses
 • Ability to plan and implement an ISMS
 • Conducting risk assessment and risk treatment
 • Selecting and implementing information security controls
 • Managing ISMS documentation, monitoring, and continual improvement

By the end of this training, participants will be able to plan, implement, and manage an ISO/IEC 27001-compliant Information Security Management System. Learners will gain the capability to conduct risk assessments, select and implement appropriate controls, manage ISMS documentation, and support organizations through certification and continual improvement.

Introduction to Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001
 • Information security fundamentals and objectives
 • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 and its purpose
 • Benefits of implementing an ISMS
 • Understanding the ISO/IEC 27001 standard structure

ISMS Scope, Context, and Leadership Requirements
 • Defining ISMS scope and boundaries
 • Understanding organizational context
 • Interested parties and requirements
 • Leadership roles and responsibilities

ISMS Planning and Risk Management Concepts
 • Risk-based approach to information security
 • Identifying information assets
 • Threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
 • Risk assessment methodologies overview

ISMS Documentation and Policy Framework
 • Information security policy requirements
 • Documented information structure
 • Procedures and records overview
 • Document control and management

Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Implementation
 • Conducting detailed risk assessments
 • Risk evaluation and prioritization
 • Risk treatment options
 • Developing risk treatment plans

ISO/IEC 27001 Controls and Annex A Overview
 • Purpose of Annex A controls
 • Control categories and objectives
 • Selecting applicable controls
 • Statement of Applicability development

Operational Planning and Control Implementation
 • Implementing selected security controls
 • Operational procedures and responsibilities
 • Managing outsourced processes
 • Security awareness and competence

Performance Evaluation and Internal Audit
 • Monitoring and measurement requirements
 • Key performance indicators for ISMS
 • Internal audit planning and execution
 • Management review inputs and outputs

Incident Management and Business Continuity Awareness
 • Information security incident concepts
 • Incident response planning
 • Business continuity and disaster recovery awareness
 • Lessons learned and improvement actions

ISMS Nonconformity, Corrective Action, and Improvement
 • Identifying nonconformities
 • Root cause analysis
 • Corrective action process
 • Continual improvement concepts

Preparing for ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Audit
 • Certification audit stages overview
 • Readiness assessment concepts
 • Common implementation challenges
 • Audit preparation best practices

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Capstone Workshop
 • Designing an ISMS implementation roadmap
 • Applying risk management and controls selection
 • Reviewing documentation and readiness
 • Final review and implementation best practices

• ISO/IEC 27001 Fundamentals & ISMS Framework
• Risk Assessment, Security Controls & Policy Implementation
• ISMS Planning, Documentation & Compliance Management
• Internal Auditing, Corrective Actions & Continuous Improvement
• End-to-End ISMS Implementation Project

Participants will be evaluated through scenario-based discussions, practical exercises, and implementation-focused workshops conducted during the training. The evaluation focuses on understanding ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, applying risk management principles, and the ability to design and manage an effective ISMS.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer. This certification validates the learner’s ability to implement and manage an ISMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and best practices for information security management.