Information Security Lead Implementer
In today’s digital world, where businesses rely heavily on technology, safeguarding sensitive information is critical. The LICQual ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Lead Implementer course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. This internationally recognized standard provides a robust framework for protecting information assets, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Learners will gain expertise in establishing, implementing, and maintaining an ISMS, covering key areas such as risk assessment, control implementation, and continual improvement. The course empowers learners to identify and mitigate potential security threats, prevent data breaches, and manage cyber risks effectively.
Designed for professionals seeking to lead information security initiatives, the course enables learners to ensure organizational compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while enhancing stakeholder trust. By mastering ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standards, learners can strengthen their organisation’s information security posture, improve operational resilience, and contribute to long-term business sustainability. This qualification is essential for learners aiming to become leaders in information security and risk management.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Lead Implementer
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200134
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Lead Implementer course, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Requirements: A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. A background in IT, security management, risk management, or a related field is beneficial.
- Experience: Experience or involvement in the implementation or management of information security practices within an organization.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants should have a sufficient level of English language proficiency.
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200134-1 |
Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISMS |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200134-2 |
Leadership and Commitment in Information Security |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200134-3 |
Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment |
6 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200134-4 |
Control Objectives and Controls Implementation |
6 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200134-5 LICQ2200134-6 |
Monitoring, Measurement, and Evaluation of ISMS Performance Continual Improvement of the ISMS |
6 6 |
20 20 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISMS
- Learners will understand the principles, scope, and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
- Learners will gain knowledge of Information Security Management System (ISMS) structure and objectives.
- Learners will be able to identify key benefits and global significance of implementing an ISMS.
- Learners will recognize the roles and responsibilities required to maintain ISO/IEC 27001 compliance.
2. Leadership and Commitment in Information Security
- Learners will develop skills to establish leadership commitment for ISMS implementation.
- Learners will understand how to define information security policies aligned with business objectives.
- Learners will be able to promote a culture of security awareness across the organisation.
- Learners will gain competence in assigning roles, responsibilities, and authorities for effective ISMS governance.
3. Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment
- Learners will acquire the ability to identify and assess information security risks.
- Learners will develop skills to select and implement appropriate risk treatment options.
- Learners will understand the methods for documenting, monitoring, and reviewing risk management processes.
- Learners will gain the ability to prioritize risks to protect critical information assets effectively.
4. Control Objectives and Controls Implementation
- Learners will gain expertise in applying ISO/IEC 27001 control objectives and Annex A controls.
- Learners will be able to design, implement, and integrate security controls within organisational processes.
- Learners will understand how to align controls with risk treatment plans and compliance requirements.
- Learners will acquire skills to ensure operational effectiveness of implemented information security controls.
5. Monitoring, Measurement, and Evaluation of ISMS Performance
- Learners will develop skills to monitor and measure the performance of an ISMS effectively.
- Learners will gain the ability to perform internal audits and evaluate ISMS compliance.
- Learners will be able to interpret audit results and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Learners will understand how to report ISMS performance to top management for decision-making.
6. Continual Improvement of the ISMS
- Learners will be able to implement corrective actions to address non-conformities in the ISMS.
- Learners will gain skills to identify opportunities for continual improvement of security practices.
- Learners will understand how to integrate lessons learned into policy, process, and ISMS updates.
- Learners will acquire the ability to enhance organisational resilience through proactive ISMS improvement.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Quality Managers: Responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control functions within medical device manufacturing organizations, seeking to implement and maintain ISO 13485-compliant quality management systems.
- Regulatory Affairs Managers: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for medical devices, including European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Regulation (QSR).
- Product Development Managers: Overseeing the design and development of medical devices, seeking to establish processes that meet regulatory requirements and ensure product safety and effectiveness.
- Manufacturing Managers: Managing production and service provision processes within medical device manufacturing organizations, seeking to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with ISO 13485 requirements.
- Quality Assurance Officers: Ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 requirements, conducting internal audits, and facilitating management reviews to improve organizational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.