Course description
In this free online course ISO 27001:2013 - Dynamics of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) you will learn about the information security management system that provides the basic framework on how to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and improve information security systems. ISO 27001 identifies the requirements for a management system to safegueard its interests, and ensure that businesses prevent any security breach in the first place.
The course begins with an introduction to the business case for implementing ISMS, along with the standards related to different aspects of information security such as NIST, COBIT and ISO standards. It then discusses the important terms related to ISMS (as stated in ISO 27000), and covers the importance of information security in terms of the business case. The course also reviews the detailed requirements of the standard.
If you're considering working in information security as a future career, or if you’re a professional seeking to learn about the management system to have information security in place, then this clear and simple course is for you. Understanding these core information security concepts is of vital importance for all professionals working in any industry. So, start this free online course today and in just 4 hours you’ll be acquainted with the information security operation controls.
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Training content
Fundamentals of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Description: This module provides a brief overview of the information security (ISMS) with its business case and justification. It also presents some important discussions on its some recognized standards on this subject. The module also covers important terminologies of information security as explained in ISO 27000. Learners will also learn important summary of ISO 27001 clauses.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Need of Information Security Management System (ISMS) - Business Case
- Important Terminologies in ISO 27000:2018
- Important Frameworks on Information Security
- Lesson Summary
Information Security Management System (ISMS) Requirements
Description: This module provides a detailed overview on the requirements of ISO 27001:2019 which are audit-able. This module covers these requirements from Clause - 4 which is Context of the Organization, Clause - 5 which is Leadership, Clause - 6 which is Planning, Clause - 7 which is Support, Clause - 8 which is Operation, Clause - 9 which is Performance Evaluation and lastly Clause - 10 which is on Improvement.
- Learning Outcomes
- Leadership and Organization's Context
- Planning & Support Functions
- Operations, Evaluation & Improvement
- Lesson Summary
Information Security Operations Controls
Description: This module provides a detailed overview on the Annex - A of ISO 27001:2013 which is focused on information security operation control. The controls categories are information security policies, organization of information security, human resource security, assess management, access control, cryptography, physical environmental security, Operations security, Communication security, system acquisition maintenance, supplier relationships and security incident management, Business Continuity etc.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Fundamental Controls (Annex - A.5 to Annex - A-10)
- The Essential Controls (Annex - A.11 to Annex - A-14)
- Vital Controls of ISMS (Annex - A.15 to Annex - A-18)
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: ISO 27001 - Dynamics of Information Security Management System - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the business case for an information security management system
- Define the essential terms in ISO 27000:2018
- List the main clauses of the standard
- Explain the 14 categories of operation controls in information security along with requirements
- State the requirements of Context of Organization in ISMS as stated in Clause - 4 of ISO 27001:2013
- Outline the role and responsibilities of Leadership or Top management for ISMS as stated in ISO 27001:2013 Clause - 5
- Summarize the requirements of Clause - 6, which is on the Planning framework for ISMS
- Indicate the requirements of Support Functions as stated in Clause - 7
- List the requirements of Operation (as per Clause - 8)
- Describe Performance evaluation requirements per Clause - 9
- Explain Improvement initiatives for ISMS as per Clause - 10
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