With
the increasing adoption of ISO 27001, the information security management
standard, there is a growing demand for professionals with relevant skills and
qualifications. According to the UK Government’s 2014 Cyber Security Skills
report and various recruitment sites, ISO 27001 qualifications are among the
most desirable.
Working
knowledge of information security standards like ISO 27001 is an important
criterion for a variety of roles, from entry- and mid-level positions, through
to highly-paid senior management roles
Employers
are right to demand relevant skills and qualifications, as a lack of ISO 27001
competence can negatively affect the implementation and successful maintenance
of the organisation’s information security management system (ISMS).
Implementing
ISO 27001-compliant ISMS is a complex undertaking that involves the whole
organisation. The knowledge and experience of those responsible for the
implementation is fundamental both to the success of the project and to the
long-term effectiveness of the ISMS.
Moreover,
the Standard requires that sufficient resources are available to work on the
ISMS and that all employees affected by the ISMS have the proper training,
awareness and competency.
Given
the rising cyber threats and ISO 27001’s proven track record of improving
information security, businesses should be investing more in high-quality cyber
security education. Providing staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to
manage the company’s ISMS effectively is the best way to tighten cyber security,
successfully achieve ISO 27001 certification and get a return on investment.
Developed
by ISO 27001 experts Alan Calder and Steve Watkins, this four-day training
course consists of the CIS F and CIS LI classroom courses. This unique training
programme provides a complete introduction to the requirements of ISO 27001,
and covers all the activities required to plan, implement and maintain an ISO
27001-compliant ISMS.
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