Length: 2 Days

ISO/IEC 27001 Fundamentals Training by Tonex

Certified Defensive Cybersecurity Specialist (CDCS)

Built for professionals who must align security controls with business risk, this program unpacks ISO/IEC 27001 in a practical, outcome-driven way. You will translate clauses and Annex A controls into implementable actions, connect policy to processes, and design a maintainable ISMS. Strong cybersecurity outcomes follow when governance, risk, and assurance are integrated into daily operations. Expect clear guidance on scoping, leadership commitment, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. The course highlights measurable improvements in threat resilience, incident prevention, and recovery posture. Your organization benefits from defensible compliance, stakeholder trust, and a repeatable model for cybersecurity risk reduction.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain ISO/IEC 27001 structure, principles, and key terminology
  • Define ISMS scope aligned to organizational context and risk
  • Map Annex A controls to real operational controls and metrics
  • Build risk assessment, treatment plans, and control justification
  • Establish performance monitoring, internal audit, and management review
  • Demonstrate how cybersecurity controls reduce risk and support cybersecurity strategy

Audience:

  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • IT Managers and Systems Owners
  • Risk and Compliance Analysts
  • Internal Auditors and Quality Managers
  • Project and Program Managers
  • Consultants and Implementation Leads

Course Modules:

Module 1 – ISO 27001 Overview

  • Standard purpose and scope
  • ISMS core concepts
  • Clauses versus Annex A
  • Key definitions used
  • Certification landscape
  • Benefits and outcomes

Module 2 – Context and Leadership

  • Organizational context analysis
  • Stakeholders and requirements
  • ISMS scope definition
  • Leadership roles and commitment
  • Policy and objectives setting
  • Governance and accountability

Module 3 – Risk and Planning

  • Risk assessment approach
  • Risk criteria and appetite
  • Risk treatment options
  • Statement of Applicability
  • Control selection rationale
  • Plan, resources, and timing

Module 4 – Support and Operation

  • Competence and awareness
  • Documented information control
  • Operational planning controls
  • Change and configuration
  • Supplier and third parties
  • Secure process integration

Module 5 – Annex A Controls

  • Organizational controls set
  • People controls set
  • Physical controls set
  • Technological controls set
  • Control mapping examples
  • Metrics and effectiveness

Module 6 – Performance and Improvement

  • Monitoring and measurement
  • Internal audit planning
  • Management review inputs
  • Nonconformity handling
  • Corrective action cycle
  • Continual improvement model

Elevate your organization’s security governance and certify with confidence. Enroll in Tonex’s ISO/IEC 27001 Fundamentals today to build a resilient ISMS, cut risk, and demonstrate trusted compliance.

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