ICTQual ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS Foundation

This course provides a structured foundation in ISO/IEC 27001 information security management, covering ISMS concepts, standard requirements, risk-based protection, implementation practices, security controls, and continual improvement.

• ICTQual AB foundation-level course based on ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system principles

• Covers the purpose, scope, structure, and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001

• Builds understanding of confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management, and compliance

• Includes mandatory study units focused on ISMS implementation, controls, monitoring, and improvement

• Delivered through approved training centre formats, including online, in-person, or blended learning where available

• Includes mandatory assessment through approved training centres

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Foundation Course is designed to provide learners with a fundamental understanding of information security management based on ISO/IEC 27001. It introduces the purpose, scope, and structure of the standard and explains how an ISMS supports the protection of organizational information assets.

• Understand the purpose and importance of an Information Security Management System

• Learn how ISO/IEC 27001 supports organizational information security and resilience

• Explore confidentiality, integrity, availability, risk management, and compliance concepts

• Understand ISO/IEC 27001 clauses, controls, implementation requirements, and certification preparation

• Develop awareness of monitoring, measurement, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement

• Build a foundation for further ISO/IEC 27001 auditor, implementer, cybersecurity, and compliance qualifications

Learners completing this course will gain a solid understanding of ISMS concepts, ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, information security risk management, security controls, ISMS implementation, and continual improvement.

• Understand the core purpose, objectives, components, and framework of an Information Security Management System

• Understand the structure, clauses, terminology, scope, objectives, and certification relevance of ISO/IEC 27001

• Understand information security management principles, risk-based protection, governance, leadership, accountability, and ethical behaviour

• Interpret mandatory ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, including organizational context, leadership, planning, documentation, audits, and management reviews

• Understand information security risk assessment, risk evaluation, prioritisation, treatment plans, risk registers, and acceptable risk levels

• Understand security controls, ISMS implementation, monitoring, measurement, corrective action, reporting, and continual improvement

This course is suitable for individuals interested in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, IT governance, and the protection of organizational information assets.

• IT professionals seeking a foundation in ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS principles

• Cybersecurity analysts and information security staff developing ISO/IEC 27001 knowledge

• Risk managers involved in identifying, evaluating, and treating information security risks

• Compliance officers responsible for supporting regulatory and information security requirements

• IT auditors and professionals involved in system auditing, governance, or assurance activities

• Individuals aiming to pursue careers in information security, security administration, consulting, or compliance

Learners should meet the official entry requirements for the ICTQual ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Foundation Course, including age, education, English proficiency, and basic technical understanding.

• Learners should generally be at least 16 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and have sufficient English reading, writing, and comprehension skills

• Learners should have basic information technology knowledge, motivation, attention to detail, and an interest in information security management; prior IT, cybersecurity, or information security experience is advantageous but not mandatory

Assessment is conducted through approved training centres and is designed to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course material and their ability to apply ISO/IEC 27001 concepts in practical situations.

• Mandatory assessment conducted through approved training centres

• Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Assessment focused on understanding course material and applying concepts in practical situations

• Minimum score of 75% required to pass the assessment

Completion of this foundation course supports progression into advanced ISO/IEC 27001 qualifications, cybersecurity roles, related ICT and management qualifications, higher education, and professional development pathways.

• Progression to ISO/IEC 27001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor courses

• Progression to ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification and practical ISMS implementation roles

• Progression into information security, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, IT audit, and governance roles

• Progression to related qualifications in ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 31000, IT service management, business continuity, IT governance, project management, or higher-level ICT and management study