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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer  


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Length: 5 day (40 hours)

 

The ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course is a comprehensive, typically 4- to 5-day program that equips you with the practical expertise to lead an organization through the entire ISMS lifecycle. Unlike the "Lead Auditor" course (which focuses on checking existing systems), the Lead Implementer focuses on the "How-To"—from securing executive buy-in and performing risk assessments to designing technical controls and preparing for the final certification audit.

The course heavily utilizes the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle and emphasizes the 93 controls found in Annex A of the standard

Most accredited bodies (PECB, BSI, TÜV SÜD) do not have strict "hard" prerequisites to attend the course, but for successful certification, the following is expected:

  • Foundational Knowledge: A basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 concepts (often gained by attending an "ISO 27001 Foundation" course or reading the standard).
  • Professional Experience: * To be certified as a Lead Implementer (post-exam), you typically need 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years specifically in Information Security Management.
    • Those with less experience can often apply for "Provisional Implementer" status after passing the exam.
  • Technical Literacy: Familiarity with IT governance, risk management, and common security technologies

This course is designed for those who will "own" the implementation project:

  • Project Managers & Consultants: Leading the transition to ISO 27001 certification.
  • CISOs & IT Managers: Responsible for the strategic security posture of the organization.
  • Risk & Compliance Officers: Ensuring the ISMS meets legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
  • Internal Auditors: Who want to understand the implementation side to better evaluate systems.
  • Security Engineers: Tasked with technical control selection and deployment

Course objectivesCourse outlines

Course objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

      • Lead the Project: Act as the primary project manager for an ISMS implementation.
      • Define Scope: Correctly identify the organizational and technical boundaries of the ISMS.
      • Master Risk Management: Conduct a formal risk assessment and develop a Risk Treatment Plan.
      • Implement Controls: Select and deploy appropriate security controls from Annex A (Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological).
      • Draft Documentation: Create essential documents like the Statement of Applicability (SoA) and Security Policies.
      • Ensure Continual Improvement: Set up internal audits and management reviews to keep the system evolving.


Course outlines

    • Day 1: Initiation & Strategy
      • Introduction to ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards.
      • Building the Business Case for ISMS.
      • Defining the Scope and Leadership commitment (Clauses 4 & 5).
    • Day 2: Planning & Risk Assessment
      • Identifying assets, threats, and vulnerabilities.
      • Risk Assessment Methodology: Qualitative vs. Quantitative.
      • Developing the Statement of Applicability (SoA).
    • Day 3: Implementation (The "Do" Phase)
      • Designing and implementing security controls.
      • Document management and record-keeping.
      • Security awareness, training, and communication plans.
    • Day 4: Monitoring & Improvement (Check & Act)
      • Performance Metrics: Measuring the effectiveness of controls.
      • Conducting the first Internal Audit and Management Review.
      • Managing non-conformities and corrective actions.
    • Day 5: Certification Audit & Final Exam
      • Preparing the team for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 external audits.
      • Dealing with external auditors.
      • Lead Implementer Examination (Multiple-choice/Essay-based depending on the provider).


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