Receive expert training in how to manage information security risks

Information is a crucial part of any modern business strategy. Collecting, and utilising information can be key to good organisational decision-making.

However, with the increased use of information comes a need to ensure that information is kept securely.

Information breaches can lead to loss of consumer trust and even financial penalties. As a result, systematic management of information security is vital.

Learn how to implement ISO 27001 in your organisation

ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), outlining how security risks can be assessed and managed.

On this course, you’ll learn what ISO 27001 involves and why an organisation might choose to implement it. Risk management experts at PA Consulting will show you how to identify and manage potential information security risks, and develop a best-in-class Information Security Management System for your organisation.

Master ISO 27001

You’ll come away with key skills in ISO 27001, able to act as a practitioner in implementing information security management, ensuring your organisation is ISO 27001 compliant.

What topics will you cover?

Explain what ISO27001 involves and why an organisation might choose to implement it
Develop an Information Security Management System for your organisation
Identify and manage information security risks
Apply controls to manage risk
Manage and monitor information security objectives

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and learn at your own pace. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

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Join - $94

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Explain what ISO27001 involves and why an organisation might choose to implement it
Lead a project to implement ISO27001
Identify and manage information security risks
Apply controls to manage risk
Develop processes for management review of the information security management system
The various types of audit involved in an ISMS
Develop an Information Security Management System for your organisation

Who is the course for?

This course would benefit information security students, information security professionals, CISOs, Data Protection Officers, IT auditors, Information risk professionals, and risk managers.

Who will you learn with?

Steve Hancock

Stephen has expertise in cyber security, risk and compliance. Stephen helps clients in many sectors to develop risk management and information security systems in line with ISO27001, NIST and PCI DSS.

Who developed the course?

PA Consulting

An independent firm of over 2,600 people, we operate globally from offices across the Americas, Europe, the Nordics, the Gulf and Asia Pacific.

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