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ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

Demonstrate best practice in information security management with ISO/IEC 27001 certification

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About ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

Overview

As cyber threats grow and data protection laws become stricter, many organizations face a serious challenge: how to manage sensitive and confidential information in a safe and reliable way.  

Without a clear system in place, they risk data breaches, legal issues, and loss of trust from customers and partners.  

The ISO/IEC 27001 Certification provides the solution.

This international standard offers a proven framework for setting up and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).  

Become certified and learn how ISO/IEC 27001 helps organizations manage risk, protect information, and meet legal and regulatory requirements. 

ISO/IEC 27001 Training and Certification

  • ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for Information Security Management (ISM) and provides a model to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a risk-managed ISM System.
  • Organizations certified under ISO/IEC 27001 demonstrate ongoing commitment to controlling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Individuals who earn their ISO/IEC certification demonstrate proficiency in key areas including risk management, compliance, cyber security, and information management and analysis.
  • You can study in a way that suits you: self-paced e-learning, online (virtual) classroom, or in-person training. Alternatively, you can book an exam directly and self-study
  • The typical duration of each course is:
    • 3 days for the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
    • 2 days for the ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner
    • 2 days for the ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor
  • Pricing options are available through our Accredited Training Organization (ATO) network, or for an exam-only option, via our Public Exam Portal.
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Who is ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for?

  • Internal managers and personnel working to implement, maintain and operate an ISMS within an organization.
  • External consultants supporting an organization’s implementation, maintenance and operation of an ISMS.
  • Internal auditors who are required to have an applied knowledge of the standard.
  • IT professionals including security, analysts, and auditors.
  • Anyone interested in effective information security management systems (ISMS).

Benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 Certification

For Individuals

  • Learn the specific requirements of auditing an ISMS for conformity with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, both from an internal and external resource point of view. 
  • Gain a better understanding of ISO/IEC and how to apply the standard in my own organization. 
  • Open doors to career advancement opportunities by gaining the expertise needed to safely implement and improve an ISMS. 
  • Develop a thorough understanding of potential ISMS risks and their consequences. 
  • Understand and articulate best-practises of an effective ISMS.

For Organizations

  • Helps organizations understand the specific requirements for auditing an ISMS.
  • Prepares organizations for conformity with ISO/IEC 27001 or maintaining their ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
  • Improves the storage, processing and transfer of business and customer information, protecting confidential and sensitive information.
  • Establishes a competitive differentiator for tendering and procurement.
  • Ensures information security practices are ready for the scrutiny of internal and external audits.

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ISO/IEC 27001 Certification levels

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Gain foundation level knowledge of how the standard operates in a typical organization.

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This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.

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ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Audit level 3, Information Security level 3, Threat Intelligence level 2

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above plus Information Security level 4, Vulnerability Assessment up to level 3

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ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner

ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 4, Audit up to level 4, Information Security up to level 4

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above plus Information Security level 5, Audit level 5

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ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor

ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 4, Audit up to level 5

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above

SFIA badge knowledge
ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Audit level 3, Information Security level 3, Threat Intelligence level 2

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above plus Information Security level 4, Vulnerability Assessment up to level 3

SFIA badge knowledge
ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner

ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 4, Audit up to level 4, Information Security up to level 4

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above plus Information Security level 5, Audit level 5

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ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor

ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor

SFIA elements this certification confirms (endorsement)

Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 4, Audit up to level 5

SFIA elements this would be useful for (development)

Same as above

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