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ISO 27001 Annex A

ISO 27001 Annex A

ISO 27001 Annex A

Master the essentials through 21 focused micro-lessons you can complete at your own pace.

21Modules
81Minutes
🎓Self-Paced
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What You’ll Learn

You will be able to identify the four main themes of Annex A.
You will be able to create a basic Statement of Applicability document.
You will be able to draft a security policy aligned with Annex A.
You will be able to map security duties to specific organizational roles.
You will be able to identify conflicts of interest in business workflows.
You will be able to categorize data based on confidentiality needs.
You will be able to integrate security clauses into supplier contracts.
You will be able to design a basic incident response workflow.
You will be able to implement a secure onboarding verification process.
You will be able to develop a security awareness curriculum.
You will be able to apply consistent sanctions for security failures.
You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of physical barriers.

Course Modules

1
3 min

Overview of ISO 27001 Annex A Framework

An introduction to the structure and purpose of the security controls.

🏆 You will be able to identify the four main themes of Annex A.

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2
4 min

Developing the Statement of Applicability

Learning how to select and justify the inclusion of specific controls.

🏆 You will be able to create a basic Statement of Applicability document.

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3
3 min

Establishing Information Security Policies

Creating high-level directives to guide the organization's security efforts.

🏆 You will be able to draft a security policy aligned with Annex A.

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4
3 min

Defining Security Roles and Responsibilities

Assigning clear ownership for security tasks within the organization.

🏆 You will be able to map security duties to specific organizational roles.

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5
4 min

Implementing Segregation of Duties

Dividing critical tasks among multiple people to reduce the risk of fraud.

🏆 You will be able to identify conflicts of interest in business workflows.

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6
4 min

Classifying Information and Asset Management

Identifying assets and labeling them according to sensitivity levels.

🏆 You will be able to categorize data based on confidentiality needs.

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7
4 min

Managing Third Party Supplier Risks

Ensuring security requirements are met by external vendors and partners.

🏆 You will be able to integrate security clauses into supplier contracts.

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8
5 min

Handling Information Security Incidents

Establishing a formal process for reporting and responding to threats.

🏆 You will be able to design a basic incident response workflow.

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9
3 min

Screening and Vetting Personnel

Verifying the background of employees before granting system access.

🏆 You will be able to implement a secure onboarding verification process.

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10
4 min

Security Awareness and Training Programs

Educating staff on security threats and mandatory policy compliance.

🏆 You will be able to develop a security awareness curriculum.

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11
3 min

Managing Disciplinary Processes for Breaches

Handling security violations through a formal and fair disciplinary framework.

🏆 You will be able to apply consistent sanctions for security failures.

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12
4 min

Designing Physical Security Perimeters

Protecting the physical boundaries of the organization's facilities.

🏆 You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of physical barriers.

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13
3 min

Securing Office and Clear Desk Policies

Preventing unauthorized access to physical documents and digital screens.

🏆 You will be able to enforce a clear desk and clear screen policy.

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14
4 min

Protecting Equipment from Environmental Threats

Guarding hardware against fire, flood, and power failures.

🏆 You will be able to identify environmental risks to critical hardware.

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15
5 min

Endpoint Device Security and Hardening

Securing laptops, mobiles, and workstations against external attacks.

🏆 You will be able to apply security baselines to end-user devices.

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16
5 min

Network Security and Perimeter Defense

Controlling traffic flow and protecting the network boundary.

🏆 You will be able to implement network segmentation and firewall rules.

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17
3 min

Managing Secure Software Installation

Controlling which software is permitted for installation on corporate systems.

🏆 You will be able to establish a whitelist for approved software.

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18
5 min

Implementing Cryptographic Key Management

Using encryption and managing the full lifecycle of cryptographic keys.

🏆 You will be able to select appropriate encryption standards for data.

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19
4 min

Logging and Monitoring System Events

Capturing audit logs to detect and analyze potential security events.

🏆 You will be able to configure a logging strategy for critical systems.

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20
4 min

Vulnerability Scanning and Management

Identifying and remediating technical weaknesses in systems and software.

🏆 You will be able to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk levels.

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21
4 min

Backup and Data Recovery Procedures

Ensuring data availability through redundant backups and regular testing.

🏆 You will be able to verify the integrity of system backups.

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Master ISO 27001 Annex A at your own pace. Begin with Module 1 and progress through all 21 modules.

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