ISO/IEC 27002: Introduction
The ISO/IEC 27002: Introduction course provides a structured overview of ISO/IEC 27002, the internationally recognized code of practice for information security controls. ISO/IEC 27002 complements ISO/IEC 27001 by offering detailed guidance on the selection, implementation, and management of information security controls. ISO/IEC 27002 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors and is widely used by information security professionals, implementers, auditors, and consultants to translate risk treatment decisions into practical controls. This introductory course focuses on core concepts, structure, control themes, and intended use of ISO/IEC 27002. It is designed as an entry point for professionals supporting Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) or working with ISO/IEC 27001 risk treatment and control selection. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27002 Explain the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 Understand the structure and control themes of ISO/IEC 27002 Recognize how controls support information security risk treatment Identify the role of ISO/IEC 27002 in ISMS implementation and audits
Course Curriculum
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- Purpose of information security controls
- Preventive, detective, and corrective controls
- Administrative, technical, and physical controls
- Control effectiveness and proportionality
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- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 27002
- Intended users of the standard
- Benefits of adopting ISO/IEC 27002
- Relationship with ISO/IEC 27001 and other ISO standards
3
- Control-based structure
- Control attributes and intent
- Alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A
- Using ISO/IEC 27002 as a control reference
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- Organizational controls
- People controls
- Physical controls
- Technological controls
- (High-level overview of control themes without detailed implementation)
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- Supporting risk treatment decisions
- Mapping controls to identified risks
- Supporting the Statement of Applicability (SoA)
- Integration with policies, procedures, and processes
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- Risk-based control selection
- Balancing cost, risk, and effectiveness
- Tailoring controls to organizational context
- Avoiding common control selection pitfalls
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- Role of ISO/IEC 27002 in internal audits
- Supporting evidence collection
- Control interpretation for auditors
- Limitations of ISO/IEC 27002
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- Control ownership and accountability
- Awareness and training
- Monitoring and review of controls
- Continual improvement of control effectiveness
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- Information security and IT professionals
- ISMS implementers and coordinators
- Risk, compliance, and governance professionals
- Internal auditors and consultants
- Professionals new to ISO/IEC 27002
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- No formal prerequisites
- Basic understanding of information security concepts is beneficial
This course includes
- 10+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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