Introduction

Organisations depend on information assets to support operations, customer confidence, and strategic growth. Protecting those assets requires a structured approach that combines governance, risk management, and effective security controls.

Certificate in ISO-27001: NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment training course equips professionals with the knowledge to align ISO 27001 requirements and ISO 27002 controls with NIST CSF 2.0.

This training course explores how internationally recognised standards and frameworks can strengthen information security management across the enterprise. Participants will gain practical insight into establishing, maintaining, and improving security controls while supporting regulatory expectations, operational resilience, and stakeholder trust.

Key focus areas of this Certificate in ISO-27001: NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment training course include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Certificate in ISO-27001: NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course uses expert-led instruction supported by interactive learning, group discussions, practical exercises, applied scenarios, and real-world examples. Participants will explore recognised standards and frameworks through guided analysis and collaborative learning activities that reinforce practical application in organisational environments.

Certificate in ISO-27001: NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment

Who Should Attend?

This Certificate in ISO-27001: NIST Cybersecurity Framework Alignment training course is designed for:

  • Information Security Managers
  • Cybersecurity Managers
  • Governance Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Assurance Professionals
  • Data Protection Officers
  • Privacy Officers
  • IT Managers
  • Technology Leaders
  • Security Directors
  • Business Continuity Managers
  • Senior Executives with Security Oversight Responsibilities

Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction – NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)

  • Introduction to Course
  • Introduction to the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
  • Overview of the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
  • NIST CSF Structure
  • History and versions of NIST CSF (CSF 1.0 and CSF 2.0)
Day 2

ISO 27001 Requirements – Part I

  • Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002
  • Overview of ISO 27001 Requirements and Controls
  • Context of the Organization - Requirements
  • Leadership - Requirements
  • Planning - Requirements
Day 3

ISO 27001 Requirements – Part II

  • Support - Requirements
  • Operation - Requirements
  • Performance Evaluation - Requirements
  • Improvement – Requirements
  • NIST CSF Mapping to ISO 27001 Requirements
Day 4

ISO 27001 Controls – Part I

  • Control Themes
  • Control Attributes an Control Layout
  • Organizational Framework
  • Organizational Controls
  • People Controls
Day 5

ISO 27001 Controls – Part II

  • Physical Controls
  • Technological Framework
  • Technological Controls
  • NIST CSF Mapping to ISO 27001 Controls
  • Course Summary and Takeaways

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This training course helps professionals understand how ISO 27001 requirements and ISO 27002 controls align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Participants learn how these internationally recognised frameworks work together to improve information security governance, strengthen risk management, and support compliance objectives across the organisation.

The course examines the structure and intent of both frameworks and explains how their requirements and controls can be mapped together. Participants gain practical insight into creating an integrated approach that supports cybersecurity management, continuous improvement, and organisational resilience.

Professionals involved in certification initiatives will benefit from a detailed understanding of ISO 27001 requirements, governance expectations, and control implementation. The training also provides valuable guidance on demonstrating effective information security management during audits and compliance reviews.

Participants will learn how to interpret framework requirements, evaluate security controls, assess governance responsibilities, and establish structured management system processes. These capabilities help organisations implement consistent and measurable approaches to cybersecurity and privacy protection.

Framework alignment reduces duplication of effort, improves consistency in risk management practices, and supports stronger governance across security initiatives. A coordinated approach also helps organisations respond more effectively to regulatory expectations and evolving cyber threats.

The course is valuable for security leaders, governance professionals, auditors, technology managers, risk specialists, compliance practitioners, and executives responsible for information protection. It is particularly useful for those seeking to strengthen organisational security programmes through recognised standards and frameworks.

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These tailored courses are designed to strengthen organisational capability, improve team performance, and support measurable and sustainable outcomes. For customised in-house training enquiries, please contact the GRC Academy Customer Service team at [email protected]

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