ISO / IEC 27001 : 2022 Awareness Course

About this course

The ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Awareness Training is designed to help employees and professionals understand their role in protecting organizational information, systems, and data. The course introduces the key principles of information security in a practical and easy-to-understand manner, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical learners.

Participants will explore essential topics such as the CIA Triad, information asset protection, phishing, ransomware, malware, BYOD risks, password security, access control, secure data handling, incident reporting, business continuity, gap assessment, risk assessment, and VAPT awareness. Real-world examples, practical exercises, case studies, and security checklists help learners connect information security concepts with everyday workplace situations.

The course also explains how ISO/IEC 27001 supports an effective Information Security Management System and why information security is a shared responsibility across the entire organization. Learners gain awareness of employee responsibilities, secure workplace practices, legal and regulatory considerations, and the importance of reporting suspicious activities promptly.

By completing this course, participants will be better equipped to recognize cyber threats, handle information securely, reduce human-related security risks, and contribute to a stronger information security culture within their organization.

You will learn to

• Understand the purpose and importance of ISO/IEC 27001 and information security awareness.
• Recognize information assets and understand why they must be protected.
• Explain the principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
• Identify common cybersecurity threats, including phishing, ransomware, malware, and social engineering.
• Recognize security risks associated with BYOD, unauthorized applications, and pirated software.
• Apply basic access control principles such as Least Privilege and Need to Know.
• Create and manage strong passwords and use Multi-Factor Authentication appropriately.
• Apply secure practices when handling data at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Recognize suspicious activities, security events, incidents, breaches, and near misses.
• Follow appropriate procedures for reporting information security incidents.
• Understand basic information security risk assessment and risk treatment principles.
• Recognize the purpose of Gap Assessments and Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing.
• Apply practical security checklists to email, devices, remote working, and daily workplace activities.
• Understand individual roles and responsibilities in protecting organizational information.
• Contribute to a stronger information security culture through responsible and security-aware behaviour.

Skills Acquried

Prerequirsites

• No prior knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 is required.
• No previous cybersecurity or information security experience is necessary.
• Basic understanding of computers, email, and internet usage is helpful.
• Access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.
• Ability to access the online learning platform and course materials.
• Willingness to participate in practical exercises, security checklists, and assessments.
• Learners should complete all course modules for a complete understanding of the training.
• Employees should follow their organization’s information security policies while applying the practices covered in the course.
• Suitable for employees, managers, HR professionals, developers, contractors, remote workers, and other personnel who handle organizational information.
• A willingness to develop secure workplace habits and contribute to a stronger information security culture.

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