Information Security

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

ISO/IEC 27001 certification is no longer a differentiator but a baseline expectation. This training prepares professionals to implement and manage an Information Security Management System that actually works in operational environments.

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2,500+ professionals trained97.4 % pass rate120+ countries600+ organisations
PECB
4 May – 7 May
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LocationZürich & Online
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Physical classroom
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  • Official PECB online certification exam
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  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
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  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
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  • Certificate of attendance
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  • One free retake exam
PECB
18 May – 21 May
Language
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LocationLausanne / Morges & Online
Format
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Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
Online classroom
  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
PECB
1 Jun – 4 Jun
Language
FR
LocationParis & Online
Format
Physical classroomOnline classroom
Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
Online classroom
  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
PECB
15 Jun – 18 Jun
Language
ENES
LocationBarcelona & Online
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Physical classroomOnline classroom
Physical classroom
  • Instructor-led classroom training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
Online classroom
  • Instructor-led online live interactive training course
  • Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
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Self-study
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  • Official PECB online certification exam
  • Official PECB certification
  • One free retake exam
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Key takeaways

Design an ISMS aligned with business and regulatory context
Translate ISO 27001 clauses into operational controls
Structure risk management and Statement of Applicability
Prepare evidence expected by certification auditors
Manage ISMS lifecycle beyond initial certification

Your trainers for this course

Henri HAENNI - Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance
Henri HAENNI

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer · ISO 22301 Lead Auditor · ISO 27001 Lead Implementer · ISO 27005 Risk Manager · EBIOS Risk Manager

Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance Consulting for large multinational corporations, government organization and internal organizations Certified international trainer and Lecturer at Sorbonne University Paris 1

30 years of experience in governance and information security. Lecturer at Sorbonne (Paris I Panthéon), EPFL graduate. Led ISO deployments for The Global Fund, central banks, and government organizations across 3 continents.
30+Years of experience
SorbonneLecturer
EPFLGraduated
12 PECBCertifications
Alexis HIRSCHHORN
Alexis HIRSCHHORN

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer · ISO 27001 Lead Implementer · CISSP® Exam Bootcamp · CISM® Exam Bootcamp · ISO 27701 Lead Auditor

Expert in Information and Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management and Governance Consulting for large multinational corporations, government entities and international organizations Management Systems Certified Lead Auditor

25 years of hands-on experience in information security, cloud cybersecurity, and AI governance. Advisory work with major multinationals, government bodies, and international organizations across multiple countries. Certified ISO 42001 Lead Implementer, CAIP, CISSP®, CISM®, CISA®, and PECB Certifying Auditor. PECB Certified Trainer.
100+ISO 27001 implementations
200+Organisations audited
25+Years of experience
12Certifications
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Course Description

In the 2024–2025 landscape, ISO/IEC 27001 certification has become a prerequisite for market access, regulatory confidence, and customer trust. However, many organizations struggle to move beyond documentation toward an ISMS that genuinely improves security posture while remaining auditable and sustainable.

This ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer training focuses on how ISMS implementations work in practice. Participants do not just learn what the standard requires, but how to structure governance, manage risks, select controls, and integrate security into daily operations. The course follows the full ISMS lifecycle: initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, improvement, and certification readiness.

Abilene Academy’s approach reflects real consulting constraints: limited resources, existing systems, organizational resistance, and audit pressure. Participants analyze organizational context, define realistic scopes, design information security policies, and construct Statements of Applicability that can be defended during certification audits.

Special attention is given to risk-based decision making, evidence management, and alignment between ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and operational reality. Internal audits, management reviews, and nonconformity handling are addressed from an implementer’s perspective rather than an auditor’s checklist.

By the end of the training, participants are equipped to lead or support an ISO/IEC 27001 implementation that is credible, auditable, and maintainable over time.

    • Initiate and structure an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS project
    • Define ISMS scope aligned with organizational reality
    • Implement risk management and control selection processes
    • Produce auditable ISMS documentation and records
    • Operate monitoring, internal audit, and management review cycles
    • Prepare organizations for certification audits

Professional Testimonials

A brilliant overview and good instructor.
TV

Troels Vestergaard

COO; Risk Advisory Cyber

Deloitte DK
Fantastic trainer, interesting material, 10/10 would certify again.
DH

Deniz Hansen

Senior advisor

Deloitte DK
Excellent course, to really understand what most important areas is to focus on for successful ISO 27001 certification.
SR

Steven Ramsden

Course participant

The Global Fund
Henri and Alexis conducted a focused, intensive four-day ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course of immediate relevance to The Global Fund. Participants representing both IT and Risk are now better prepared to design and operationise a corporate ISMS.
AT

Andreas Tamberg

Senior advisors enterprise risk management

The Global Fund
I had a great time at Abilene Academy, both trainers were very interesting people not stingy on funny stories and anecdotes.
FS

Fares Sassi

IT Business Analyst

Novative
I have attended ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Course which was very effective and within 4 days it has covered important elements.
PS

Phani Sripada

Chief Information Security Officer

GAVI
The course taught by Henri was complete. He provided good real-world examples that complemented the course, took the extra time to respond to all on questions.
AG

Alfredo Gonzalez

IT Manager to Head of IT

PSA Panama
My learning experience with Abilene Academy was really successful in terms of understanding the complexity of an ISMS and in planning its implementation. I strongly recommend Abilene for those who want to acquire or improve their skills on how an ISMS works effectively!
AC

Alessia Costa

QA Manager Administration and Directorate

EUMETSAT
Je recommande volontier cette expérience d'apprentissage.
BR

Benoit Rouiller

CISO

Morphean
Expérience très positive avec de bons professionnels, passionnés par leur métier.
JL

Jean-Frédéric Lasserre

Directeur des systèmes d'information et des services numériques

Devillard SA
I recently had the pleasure the attend the 27001 Lead Implementer training program in Abilene, and I must say it was a very nice experience. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and friendliness that instantly put me at ease. The professionalism of the instructors and the entire staff were very competent and professional. They were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and approachable. They made the complex world of ISO 27001 seem much more manageable, breaking down the concepts into digestible pieces of the SAO and ensuring that everyone in the class could follow along. In conclusion, my time in Abilene for the 27001 Lead Implementer training was marked by friendliness, professionalism, and a warm atmosphere.
RH

Raphaël Havelka

Senior Information Security Officer

IMD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification and what does it qualify you to do?

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification qualifies professionals to design, implement, operate, and improve an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022. It validates practical capability to lead ISMS projects and prepare organizations for certification audits.

“An ISO 27001 Lead Implementer is judged on outcomes. If the ISMS doesn’t survive the first certification audit, the implementation has failed—regardless of how good the documentation looks.”

Phani SRIPADA

ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementer • Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional

ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001ISMSInformation Security

What is the difference between ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor?

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer focuses on building and operating an ISMS, while ISO 27001 Lead Auditor focuses on assessing and auditing an ISMS. Implementers design and run the system; auditors independently evaluate conformity and effectiveness.

“We often see organizations staffed with auditors trying to implement ISO 27001. They know what’s wrong—but not how to fix it.”

Jean MUNYARUGERERO

PECB ISO 27001 Senior Lead Auditor • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Lead AuditorISMSInformation Security

What are the prerequisites for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification?

There are no formal prerequisites for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification, but prior experience with information security, risk management, or ISO management systems is strongly recommended.

“People fail this exam not because it’s hard, but because they’ve never actually seen an ISMS implemented in the real world.”

Phani SRIPADA

ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementer • Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional

ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerPrerequisitesISMSCertification Requirements

Is ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification worth it in 2026?

Yes. In 2026, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification is valuable for professionals responsible for security, compliance, or risk, as ISO 27001 remains a baseline requirement for regulated and B2B organizations.

“In 2026, ISO 27001 certification isn’t impressive. Being able to implement it correctly still is.”

Phani SRIPADA

ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementer • Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional

ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerCareer ValueInformation SecurityISMS

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