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ISMS ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation Course

Course Outline

Course Title: ISMS ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Foundation
Duration: 1 Day (6–8 hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual Live / Self-paced
Assessment: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) or Short Quiz
Certification: Certificate of Completion by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 structure, terminology, and key concepts

  • Recognize the importance of risk-based thinking in ISMS

  • Identify basic requirements for implementing and maintaining an ISMS

  • Understand the benefits of ISO/IEC 27001 compliance and certification

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Information Security

  • What is Information Security?

  • The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

  • Threats, vulnerabilities, and risks

  • Importance of ISMS in today’s digital environment

Module 2: Overview of ISO/IEC 27001:2022

  • Evolution and purpose of ISO/IEC 27001

  • Difference between ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and 2022 update

  • Scope and applicability of the standard

  • Key terms and definitions

Module 3: Annex SL – Harmonized Structure

  • High-Level Structure of ISO Management System Standards

  • How Annex SL supports integration with other ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001)

  • Overview of Clauses 4 to 10

Module 4: Clauses of ISO/IEC 27001:2022

  • Clause 4: Context of the organization

  • Clause 5: Leadership and commitment

  • Clause 6: Planning for the ISMS and information security risks

  • Clause 7: Support (resources, awareness, communication)

  • Clause 8: Operation and implementation of security controls

  • Clause 9: Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation

  • Clause 10: Improvement and corrective actions

Module 5: Information Security Controls (Annex A)

  • Introduction to the 93 controls in 4 themes:

    • Organizational

    • People

    • Physical

    • Technological

  • Examples of commonly implemented controls

  • Control selection based on risk assessment

Module 6: ISMS Documentation and Implementation Essentials

  • Required documentation for compliance

  • Risk assessment and treatment overview

  • Statement of Applicability (SoA)

  • Basics of continual improvement

Assessment & Certification

  • MCQ test or short answer quiz at the end of the session

  • Certificate of Completion issued by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)

 

Target Audience

  • IT professionals and system administrators

  • New entrants into information security or cybersecurity roles

  • Internal auditors and compliance officers

  • Anyone interested in understanding ISO/IEC 27001:2022 fundamentals

  • Professionals preparing for advanced ISMS or Lead Auditor training

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