In today’s digital age, information security has become paramount for organizations to protect their sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and ensure business continuity. Information Security Management System (ISMS) and IT Governance play crucial roles in helping organizations establish robust frameworks and practices to mitigate risks and manage their IT infrastructure effectively.

With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and regulatory requirements, there is a growing demand for professionals who possess a deep understanding of Information Security Management System (ISMS) and IT Governance principles.

The course provides a solid foundation in ISMS principles based on international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and offers insights into IT governance frameworks like COBIT. Participants will learn practical approaches to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks, develop and implement policies and procedures, and establish processes for continuous improvement.

Target Participants

This course is ideal for IT professionals, information security managers, risk management professionals, compliance officers, auditors, and business managers seeking to deepen their understanding of ISMS and IT governance and enhance their professional capabilities in this critical domain.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Obtain the necessary expertise to support an organization to implement an Information Security Management System that complies with ISO/IEC 27001
• Understand the Information Security Management System implementation process
• Provide continual prevention and assessments of threats within their organizations
• Develop and implement effective IT governance frameworks
• Understand the role of policies, procedures, and controls in information security management and IT governance
• Establish processes for monitoring, measuring, and improving information security and IT governance practices
• Prepare for compliance audits and certifications related to ISMS and IT Governance

Course Duration

Classroom Based – 10 Days

Online – 14 Days

Course Outline

Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS)

• Overview of ISMS
• Importance of information security
• Key principles of ISMS
• Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard
• Understanding the risk management process
• Identifying information assets and risks

Implementing ISMS

• Establishing an ISMS framework
• Risk assessment and treatment
• Developing information security policies and procedures
• Implementing controls according to ISO/IEC 27002
• Documentation requirements

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR)

• Importance of BCP and DR in ISMS
• Developing business impact analysis (BIA)
• Creating business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Testing and exercising BCP and DR plans
• Maintaining and updating BCP and DR plans

IT Governance

• Introduction to IT governance
• COBIT framework overview
• IT governance structures and processes
• Aligning IT with business objectives
• Roles and responsibilities in IT governance

IT Governance Frameworks

• Overview of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, etc.)
• Implementing IT governance controls
• IT strategy and planning
• Performance measurement and metrics
• IT governance case studies

Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk

• Assessing third-party risks in ISMS
• Vendor selection criteria and due diligence
• Contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Monitoring and managing third-party relationships
• Addressing supply chain security risks

Compliance and Audit

• Compliance requirements for ISMS and IT governance
• Preparing for audits and certifications
• Continuous improvement of ISMS and IT governance processes

Incident Response and Management

• Understanding incident response lifecycle
• Establishing incident response procedures
• Incident detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Creating incident response teams and roles
• Conducting post-incident reviews and improvement actions

Monitoring and Assurance

• Metrics and dashboards
• Key performance indicators (KPIs)
• 3 lines model
• Oversight and assurance functions
• Assurance on process outcome
• Assurance on process execution

Security Awareness and Training

• Importance of security awareness
• Developing security awareness programs
• Conducting security training for employees
• Promoting a security-conscious culture
• Measuring the effectiveness of security awareness initiatives

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, presentations, group work, and case studies.

Training notes and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.