Certificate overview
This program aims to enable participants to acquire in-depth knowledge and advanced practical skills in the field of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), qualifying them to design, develop, and implement robust security frameworks that enhance organizational information security, strengthen risk management capabilities, and support compliance with international standards. The program also focuses on practical ISMS applications in key sectors such as banking, healthcare, industry, and services, in addition to addressing the ethical and regulatory issues associated with the global implementation of information security practices
What you will learn
Understand the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ISMS based on ISO 27001.
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the specific context of an organization.
Develop skills to plan, implement, manage, monitor, and maintain an ISMS
Acquire expertise to advise an organization on information security management best practices.
Lead ISMS implementation projects using modern management methodologies and manage associated risks.
Analyse future trends in information security and leverage emerging technologies to enhance ISMS effectiveness
Curriculum
8 modules
- 01Introduction to Information Security and ISMS
- 02ISO 27001 Requirements and Annex A Controls
- 03Information Security Risk Management
- 04Introduction to ISMS Auditing
- 05Auditor Competence and Responsibilities
- 06Planning and Preparing ISMS Audits
- 07Conducting ISMS Audits
- 08Audit Reporting, Follow-up, and ISO/IEC 17021 Awareness
Who it is for
- Information security professionals and auditors
- IT auditors and compliance officers
- Internal auditors specializing in information security
- Third-party certification auditors
- Professionals seeking CQI-IRCA certification pathways
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
- Have professional experience in the field.
- Sit for and pass the certification examination.
- Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.
Exam Requirements
Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.
- 70% passing grade
- Exam available in a range of different languages
- 3 Hours duration
- The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
- All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
- The exam duration is (3) hours.
- Each exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
