ICTQual ISO/IEC 27002 Information Security Controls Foundation Course

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27002 Information Security Controls Foundation Course equips learners with a strong understanding of information security principles, risk management, and practical controls to protect organisational information assets.

Introduction to Information Security Controls

• Understand the purpose and importance of information security controls in organisations.
• Explore the structure and scope of the ISO/IEC 27002 standard.
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of personnel in maintaining information security.
• Identify key threats, vulnerabilities, and security challenges in modern IT environments.
• Understand the relationship between information security, business objectives, and regulatory compliance.
• Gain awareness of the benefits of implementing effective security controls.

Key Concepts and Principles

• Learn the fundamental concepts of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad).
• Explore principles of risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Understand legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements affecting information security.
• Recognise the impact of security breaches on business operations and reputation.
• Develop the ability to apply security principles to real-world scenarios.
• Gain knowledge of security standards and best practices used internationally.

Risk Assessment and Management

• Understand the process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks.
• Learn to assess threats and vulnerabilities systematically.
• Explore methods for calculating risk levels and prioritising mitigation strategies.
• Develop skills to recommend security controls to reduce organisational risk.
• Understand the importance of continuous monitoring and updating risk assessments.
• Recognise how risk management supports compliance and strategic decision-making.

Security Policies and Procedures

• Learn how to develop and implement effective security policies aligned with organisational goals.
• Understand procedures for policy enforcement and staff adherence.
• Explore documentation standards, policy reviews, and continuous improvement practices.
• Recognise the role of policies in supporting regulatory compliance.
• Understand the relationship between policies, procedures, and operational security controls.
• Gain skills to evaluate and update policies based on evolving security requirements.

Access Controls

• Understand the principles of access management and user authentication.
• Explore types of access controls, including role-based, discretionary, and mandatory access control.
• Learn techniques for managing user privileges and permissions securely.
• Recognise methods for monitoring and auditing access activities.
• Develop skills to enforce access policies and prevent unauthorised access.
• Understand the importance of strong authentication mechanisms, such as passwords, tokens, and biometrics.

Cryptography and Encryption

• Understand the fundamentals of cryptography and its role in securing information.
• Explore symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques.
• Learn about digital signatures, certificates, and key management practices.
• Recognise applications of encryption in network security, data storage, and communications.
• Understand limitations, vulnerabilities, and best practices for cryptographic solutions.
• Gain awareness of emerging trends in encryption technologies.

Security Incident Management

• Understand the principles and importance of incident management frameworks.
• Learn to identify, report, and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Explore procedures for containment, investigation, and recovery from security events.
• Recognise the importance of documenting incidents and performing post-incident analysis.
• Develop skills to minimise business disruption and data loss.
• Understand the role of communication and coordination during incident management.

Physical and Environmental Security

• Learn strategies to protect physical assets, including IT infrastructure and sensitive areas.
• Explore environmental controls such as fire suppression, climate control, and power management.
• Understand security measures for facilities, equipment, and hardware protection.
• Recognise risks from natural disasters, environmental hazards, and human threats.
• Gain skills to implement and monitor physical security controls effectively.
• Understand the integration of physical security with broader information security measures.

Security Awareness and Training

• Understand the importance of educating staff on information security principles.
• Learn to design and implement effective security awareness programmes.
• Explore training techniques to promote a security-conscious culture.
• Recognise common human threats, including phishing and social engineering.
• Develop skills to evaluate the effectiveness of security training initiatives.
• Understand methods for reinforcing security policies through ongoing education.

Monitoring and Compliance

• Learn methods to monitor, audit, and review information security controls.
• Understand compliance requirements with ISO/IEC standards and regulations.
• Explore techniques for tracking performance and identifying control gaps.
• Develop skills to report compliance status and recommend improvements.
• Recognise the role of continuous monitoring in mitigating risks.
• Understand how monitoring supports organisational accountability and security maturity.