Information Security Management Expert (ISMES) based on IEC/ISO 27001

Course Overview

The module Information Security Management Expert (ISMES) based on IEC/ISO 27001 Information security is becoming increasingly important. Globalization of the economy leads to a growing exchange of information between organizations (their employees, customers and suppliers) and a growing use of networks, such as the internal company network, connection with the networks of other companies and the internet.

Other relevant trends include:

• (international) standards and certification in the field of information security
• continuing computerization of (IT) management
• development of automated security tools
• remote control
• outsourcing of management tasks
• compliancy
  

Furthermore, activities of many companies now rely on IT, and information has become a valuable asset. Protection of information is crucial for the continuity and proper functioning of the organization: information must be reliable.
The international standard for Information Security Management ISO/IEC 27001:2017 structures the organization of information security. For that reason, it is an important point of  departure for this module.

In the Information Security modules, the following definition is being used: Information Security deals with the definition, implementation, maintenance, compliance and evaluation of a coherent set of measures which safeguard the availability, integrity and confidentiality of the (manual and automated) information supply.

Target Audience

The target group for the ISMES are professionals who have completed the ISMP. This module is intended for everyone who, from his/her function, is involved in the implementation, evaluation and reporting of information security, such as the Information Security Manager and the Information Security Officer or the Line Manager and the Project Manager.

Course Content

The ISMES module is a continuation of EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001 (ISFS) and Information Security Management Professional based on ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMP). ISMES rounds off the subject of Information Security at the level of setting up information security.

Main Subjects are:

• Organization
• Policy
• Risk analysis
• Organizational change
• Standards
• Audit and certification

Course Prerequisites

ISMP-EXIN, Information Security Management Professional (ISMP) based on IEC/ISO 27001 + exam

• ISMP-EXIN - Information Security Management Professional (ISMP) based on IEC/ISO 27001 + exam

Test Certification

• Duration: 01 hour 30 minutes
• Pass mark: 65% Open book: No Electronic equipment allowed: Yes
• Level: Expert
• ECTS Credits: 6 Languages: Dutch, English
• Requirements for certification:

Successfully Completed an Accredited Training or Coaching Track Information Security Management Expert based on ISO/IEC 27001

• Two Years of Relevant Experience in Security Management