ISO/IEC 27000: INTRODUCTION
The ISO/IEC 27000: Introduction course provides a structured overview of the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards, which define internationally recognized best practices for information security management. ISO/IEC 27000 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It establishes the fundamental concepts, principles, terminology, and scope of information security management systems (ISMS) and serves as the foundation for understanding standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27005, and related extensions. This introductory course is designed to build foundational awareness of information security management, explain why the ISO/IEC 27000 family exists, and clarify how the standards work together to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across organizations of all sizes and sectors. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27000 Explain key information security concepts and terminology Understand the structure of the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards Recognize the role of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) Understand how ISO/IEC 27000 supports governance, risk management, and compliance Identify pathways to further ISO/IEC 27000-series certifications
Course Curriculum
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- Definition of information security
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA triad)
- Importance of information security to organizations
- Information security challenges and drivers
2
- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27000
- Intended users of the standard
- Benefits of adopting ISO/IEC 27000-series standards
- Terminology and definitions
3
- Overview of the ISO/IEC 27000 series
- Role of ISO/IEC 27001 (requirements standard)
- Role of ISO/IEC 27002 (controls guidance)
- Supporting standards (risk, privacy, incident management, governance)
4
- What is an ISMS?
- ISMS objectives and benefits
- Risk-based approach to information security
- Continual improvement concept
5
- Leadership and accountability
- Roles in information security management
- Relationship with enterprise governance
- Supporting organizational objectives
6
- Information security risk overview
- Threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts
- Risk treatment options (high-level)
- Alignment with business risk management
7
- Supporting legal and regulatory compliance
- Relationship with audits and certifications
- ISO/IEC 27000 within integrated management systems
- Value of certification
8
- Progression to ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
- Overview of advanced ISO/IEC 27000-series roles
- Careers and professional pathways in information security
9
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and examples
- Scenario-based illustrations
10
- Professionals new to information security
- IT and business staff handling information assets
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals
- Managers and supervisors
- Students and professionals exploring ISMS pathways
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- No formal prerequisites
- No prior information security experience required
12
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Participation in discussions
- Optional final assessment
This course includes
- 12+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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