ISO/IEC 27000: FOUNDATION
The ISO/IEC 27000: Foundation course provides participants with a solid understanding of the concepts, principles, terminology, and structure of the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards for information security management. ISO/IEC 27000 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It defines the fundamental vocabulary and overview of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and forms the conceptual foundation for standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 27701, and related extensions. This Foundation-level course goes beyond awareness and equips learners with working knowledge of ISMS principles, risk-based information security, governance alignment, and how the ISO/IEC 27000 series fits together. It prepares participants to actively support ISMS initiatives and to progress to ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, Lead Implementer, and Lead Auditor pathways. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose, scope, and benefits of ISO/IEC 27000 Use ISO/IEC 27000 terminology correctly Understand the structure of the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards Explain ISMS concepts and objectives Understand information security risk management at a foundational level Recognize governance, leadership, and accountability requirements Prepare for the ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation certification examination
Course Curriculum
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- Information security concepts and objectives
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA triad)
- Information assets and asset protection
- Importance of information security to organizations
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- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27000
- Intended users of the standard
- Benefits of adopting ISO/IEC 27000-series standards
- Terminology and definitions
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- Structure of the ISO/IEC 27000 series
- ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS requirements)
- ISO/IEC 27002 (information security controls)
- Supporting standards (risk, privacy, incident management, governance)
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- Definition and objectives of an ISMS
- ISMS scope and boundaries
- Risk-based approach to information security
- PlanDoCheckAct (PDCA) and continual improvement
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- Leadership commitment and accountability
- Roles and responsibilities in information security
- Relationship with corporate governance
- Integration with organizational objectives
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- Information security risk concepts
- Threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
- Risk assessment and treatment (overview)
- Alignment with business risk management
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- Purpose of information security controls
- Administrative, technical, and physical controls
- Relationship between risks and controls
- Overview of control selection principles
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- Supporting legal and regulatory compliance
- Internal audits and management reviews (overview)
- Certification concepts and benefits
- Maintaining and improving ISMS effectiveness
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- Integration with other management systems
- Performance monitoring and measurement
- Continual improvement of information security
- Preparing for advanced ISO/IEC 27000-series roles
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- Review of ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation syllabus
- Sample questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and examples
- Scenario-based learning
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- Information security and IT professionals
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) staff
- ISMS coordinators and team members
- Internal auditors and assurance professionals
- Managers responsible for information assets
- Professionals preparing for ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation certification
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- No formal prerequisites
- Basic understanding of organizational processes is beneficial
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- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Scenario-based discussions
- ISO/IEC 27000 Foundation certification examination
This course includes
- 14+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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