ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner - eLearning (including exam)

ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner eLearning (including exam)

The ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner – Information Security Officer is a professional certification that demonstrates an individual's knowledge and competence in implementing, managing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This certification is aimed at professionals who are responsible for ensuring the security of information within an organization and involves a deep understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard's requirements and controls.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• 120 days of access to the platform (e-learning/self-paced delivery option)
• 5 modules (about 7 hours of video)
• Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations) for each lesson
• Exercises and solutions
• 1 official test exam
• Access 24/7
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version
• e-learning platform is optimized for access via web browsers, including mobile!

Learning Objectives

• Apply the principles of Information Security Management System policy and its information security scope, objectives, and processes within an organizational context
• Apply the principles of risk management including risk identification, analysis and evaluation and propose appropriate treatments and controls to reduce information security risk, support business objectives and improve information security
• Analyse and evaluate deployed risk treatments and controls to assess their effectiveness and opportunities for continual improvement
• Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the ISMS through the use of internal audit and management review to continually improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the Information Security Management System
• Understand, create, apply and evaluate the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of documented information and records required by ISO/IEC 27001
• Identify and apply appropriate corrective actions to maintain Information Security Management System conformity with ISO/IEC 27001

Who it is aimed at

• Internal managers and employees charged with the realization, working and maintenance of an Information Security Management System
• Advisors working to support organizations to realize, work and maintain an Information Security Management System
• Internal auditors, required to have an actual knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 standard

Prerequisites

To take part to the ISO/IEC 27001 training course, the candidates must have one of the following certifications:

• ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
• TÜV SÜD Foundation Certificate in ISMS according to ISO/IEC 27001
• ICO-CERT ISMS 27001 Foundation

Contents

• Introduction, background and terminology
• Design an Information Security Management System
• Planning and working an Information Security Management System
• The goal of controls and the security controls for Information Security

Exam Information

APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner online exam

Exam and certification: Online!

• Objective Testing
• 4 questions per paper with 20 marks available per question
• 40 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
• 2½ hour duration
• Open book exam

Accreditation

Which version of the standard does this ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner course refer to?

AVC’s ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner training courses for the APMG Information Security Officer certification are based on the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. These courses are designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the latest updates and requirements of the 2022 version of the standard.

How can I sit for the ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner exam?

AVC includes the online exam as part of our training course packages, both online self-paced and virtual remote/classroom ones. The exam can be taken online worldwide, and it will be monitored with an online proctoring service. To sit for ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner examination, candidates must hold the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation certification.

Is the APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner certification recognized?

The APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner certification is internationally recognized by various entities, boards and organizations. It is acknowledged by numerous organizations in the information security and risk management sectors, as well as many employers in IT, cybersecurity, and risk management industries. This certification is highly valued for its practical focus on implementing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in compliance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard.

Is the APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner certification enough to be recognized as an Information Security Officer?

The APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner certification is a valuable credential that demonstrates knowledge and competence in implementing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. However, whether it is enough to be recognized as an Information Security Officer (ISO) depends on several factors:

• Experience: Many organizations require practical experience in information security in addition to certification.
• Job Requirements: The specific requirements for an ISO position can vary between organizations and industries. Some may consider the APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner certification sufficient, while others may look for additional qualifications and experience.
• Regulatory and Industry Standards: Certain sectors, especially those dealing with sensitive data, may have stricter requirements for security officers.

While the APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Practitioner certification is a strong qualification, combining it with relevant experience and possibly other certifications will enhance your recognition and suitability for an Information Security Officer role.