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Exploring ISO 27001: Foundational Concepts From a Beginner for Beginners


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In this episode of Lead the Standard, hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie Stapleton dive into ISO 27001, exploring its relevancy and foundational concepts for beginners. They discuss ISO 27001 principles, risk management, the ISMS framework, Annex A controls, and the PDCA cycle. Jackie recounts her journey of writing about ISO 27001 from a beginner's perspective, questioning if one needs an IT background to understand and implement it. The episode also unveils an exciting announcement about upcoming ISO 27001 micro credentials and qualifications at ATOL. The conversation highlights the importance of exposure, continual improvement, and staying updated with legal and regulatory requirements in managing information security effectively.
00:00 Introduction to ISO 27001
00:26 Meet the Hosts and Episode Overview
01:48 The Beginner's Perspective on ISO 27001
03:47 The Importance of IT Experience
06:25 Foundational Knowledge and Poll Results
09:46 Information Security Principles
20:46 Risk Management in ISO 27001
30:19 Introduction to ISMS Framework
35:14 Understanding Annex A Controls
41:34 The PDCA Cycle in ISO 27001
47:09 Legal and Regulatory Requirements
55:00 Conclusion and Exciting Announcements
Links we promised:
• LTS Newsletter on LinkedIn:
• Jackie Stapletons LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiestapleton/
• Kelly Taylors LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytaylor-au/
• Dr. Georg Thomas LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgthomas/
• Dr Georges Google Scholar page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z72s_9MAAAAJ&hl=en
• ISO 27001 ATOL Courses: https://auditortrainingonline.com/home/category/iso-27001-information-security
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