Prepare yourself for the ISO 27001 course
The ISO 27001 Course provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how to implement, manage, and continuously improve an information security management system (ISMS) aligned with global best practices. This course introduces participants to the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, ISO/IEC 27002 controls, and their correlation with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, offering a unified approach to security governance, compliance, and risk management.
As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the ability to safeguard organizational data and digital infrastructure has become a strategic imperative. This course explains how ISO 27001 helps organizations achieve operational resilience by aligning security processes with business objectives. Participants will explore how the NIST CSF functions—govern, identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover—interconnect with ISO 27001 requirements and ISO 27002 control themes to form a robust defense framework.
By the end of the course, learners will understand how to design, implement, and audit an ISMS that enhances security posture, supports regulatory compliance, and fosters trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
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Design tailored learning programs to meet your organization’s unique goals and challenges.
Key Learning Outcomes and Objectives?
Upon completing this course, participants will gain a strong foundation in information security management principles and frameworks. You will learn to:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Explain the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 standards
- Identify and implement key ISO 27001 requirements across leadership, planning, and improvement areas
- Apply ISO 27002 security controls across organizational, people, physical, and technological domains
- Map NIST CSF categories and subcategories to ISO 27001 controls for comprehensive alignment
- Evaluate cybersecurity risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with ISO and NIST frameworks
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance within your organization
The AI Academy Learning Approach
This course combines expert-led instruction, real-world examples, and collaborative exercises to help participants build practical knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF implementation. Interactive discussions, group workshops, and case studies enable learners to apply standards to realistic scenarios, strengthening both conceptual understanding and application skills.
Through guided learning, participants will gain clarity on audit preparation, documentation, and continuous improvement processes. The course ensures that each attendee develops a holistic understanding of information security management, risk control integration, and the strategic importance of aligning cybersecurity practices with business goals.
Course Outline Summary
- Introduction to Course
- Introduction to the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
- Overview of the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
- NIST CSF Structure
- History and versions of NIST CSF (CSF 1.0 and CSF 2.0)
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
- Overview of ISO 27001 Requirements and Controls
- Context of the Organization - Requirements
- Leadership - Requirements
- Planning - Requirements
- Support - Requirements
- Operation - Requirements
- Performance Evaluation - Requirements
- Improvement – Requirements
- NIST CSF Mapping to ISO 27001 Requirements
- Control Themes
- Control Attributes an Control Layout
- Organizational Framework
- Organizational Controls
- People Controls
- Physical Controls
- Technological Framework
- Technological Controls
- NIST CSF Mapping to ISO 27001 Controls
- Course Summary and Takeaways
Is This Course Right for You?
This ISO 27001 Course is ideal for professionals responsible for information security, risk management, or compliance. It is particularly suited to IT security managers, auditors, consultants, and governance specialists who want to align organizational practices with international cybersecurity standards.
Participants from both public and private sectors will benefit from gaining the knowledge to interpret and apply ISO 27001 and NIST CSF frameworks effectively. Whether you are implementing an ISMS for certification or strengthening cybersecurity resilience, this course provides the structured understanding and actionable insights required to achieve measurable outcomes.
Certificate
- AIcademy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
Frequently Asked Questions
- Online: Select the course you want to register for, Click the “REGISTER” button in the course outline, complete the form and click submit.
- E-mail: Send your details to info@aicert.com
- Telephone: Please call +971 4 787 8174 to provisionally reserve your place.
