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Using the principles based on the ISO 19011:2011 internal audit best practice, this course offers complete guidance for information security management systems auditing and includes the following:

• Securing agreement of the goals for individual audits within an audit programme
• Reducing duplication of effort when conducting combined information security audits
• Ensuring audit reports follow the best format and contain all the relevant information
• Evaluating the competence of members of an audit team against appropriate criteria

Ensure your organisation maintains compliance to ISO27001 and continually improves the management of it information security.

Book on the ISO27001 ISMS Internal Auditor Training Course now.

Organisations looking to train multiple Internal Auditors at the same time should consider using our In-House Training Services. Arranging for an experienced trainer to visit your office will both accelerate the implementation of any compliance project and ensure your team have the knowledge and skills required. You also minimise the cost and inconvenience of sending multiple delegates on a public training course.

If your organisation is not yet compliant with ISO27001, we recommend that you consider attending the ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer course which is designed to provide a complete solution to achieving compliance and implementing best practice.

With the Final Registration Deadline of the 3rd October fast approaching, it is time to plan and book the resources you need to ensure that you to pass the examination held on the 8th December.

How can you find the time in your busy work schedule to prepare for an ISACA examination? How can you study and prepare for a rigorous exam in just over 12 weeks’ time?

To ensure you pass your ISACA examination first time, we recommend the following action list:

1. Check that you have the relevant 5-years of Work Experience to qualify
2. Register and book your exam directly with ISACA before Oct 3rd
3. Purchase the official ISACA Study Guides and 3rd Party textbooks
4. Plan a self-study programme that covers all of the key knowledge Domains
5. Attend an Exam Preparation training course a few days before you sit the exam

The IT Governance ISACA Examination Preparation Programme is designed to provide an intensive and complete exam preparation to help you pass the CISA, CISM or CGEIT at the very first attempt.

We are the exclusive approved reseller of ISACA publications in the UK and all Study Guides and books are available from our dedicated ISACA Certification Bookstore.

For your final exam preparation, we offer a number of dedicated classroom courses which include:

Ensure that you pass the CISA, CISM or CGEIT examination first time.

Purchase Your Study Guides and Book on the ISACA Exam Prep Courses now.

PS. If you are new to ISACA certification and not quite ready to take the examinations, please email servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk or call our Customer Service team on 0845 070 1750, who will be delighted to fully explain the study programme and provide you with suitable training options for the future.

Are you an information security professional planning to develop a future career as an ISO27001 Lead Auditor? With the growth and global acceptance of ISO/IEC 27001:2005 as the default standard for Information Security Management, there has been an increased demand for qualified ISO27001 Lead Auditors.

How can you be sure that you gain the required ISO27001 Lead Auditor skills and an industry-recognised qualification? And at a price you can afford.

IT Governance is responsible for world’s first certificated programme of ISO27001 education offering delegates the opportunity to help their organisation achieve compliance AND help their own career by attaining an industry-standard qualification from the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ).

Budgeting for ISO27001 Lead Auditor Training

In the current challenging economic climate, we are very aware of the need to manage budgets carefully. To help you get started on developing your career, we can offer you the opportunity to attend our 5- day ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor training course on October 22-26 for a special price of just £995 + VAT (Saving £200 on our normal price and £1,000 off the list price).

The ISO27001 ISMS Lead Auditor Training Course is acknowledged by our peers and customers to be the most comprehensive in the UK. This course is presented by Steve Watkins who is Chair of the ISO/IEC27001 UK User Group and is the ISMS Technical Expert for UKAS, advising on their assessments of Certification Bodies offering ISO27001 accredited certification.

Why choose IT Governance for your ISO27001 training needs?

• Acknowledged leader in ISO27001 and Information Security Management
• The first certificated training programme of ISO27001 education
• Practical hands-on approach delivered by experienced practitioners
• Focussed on improving knowledge, developing skills and awarding certification
• Guaranteed booking – we will never cancel your IT Governance course

Ensure you build your career with a Certified ISO27001 Qualification

Book on the ISO27001 ISMS Lead Auditor Training Course online now.

Can we ask if your organisation has now achieved compliance to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)?

You may already know that if the delivery of your services involves payment card transactions with your customers, it is effectively mandatory that your organisation is PCI DSS compliant. In the Public Sector, the protection of your stakeholder’s confidential information is crucial to maintaining your legal and regulatory responsibilities. More importantly, it is essential to maintaining the confidence and trust of your ‘customers’- the public to whom you serve.

Full compliance to the technical and policy requirements of PCI DSS can be costly and complex.

How can you achieve full PCI DSS compliance in a timely manner?

Our PCI Foundation training course delivers introductory training to raise awareness, build knowledge and develop a complete understanding of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Presented by an experienced PCI DSS consultant, this 1-day course will help you plan and complete your PCI DSS compliance project in a defined timescale and manageable budget.

Why choose IT Governance for your PCI DSS training needs?

• Acknowledged leader in PCI DSS and Information Security Management
• Practical hands-on approach delivered by experienced practitioners
• Focussed on improving knowledge, developing skills and awarding certification
• Guaranteed booking – we will never cancel your IT Governance course

Buy Now at Special Discounted Price

The next PCI Foundation course is on the 2nd October in London and can be booked online at a special discounted price of £346.50 + VAT.

Ensure your organisation becomes complaint to the PCI DSS Standard

Book the PCI Foundation course online now.

ISO22301 and ISO27001 – The Building Blocks of Cyber Resilience

The importance of mitigating the disruption to information technology services has been at the heart of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for many years. With the growth and dependency on IT and the increased risk of attack from outside sources (cyber-attack), the survival of all organisation will depend upon the protection of their critical information assets.

The idea of cyber resilience – that an organisation’s IT systems and processes should be resilient against natural disaster or outside attack is a key principle underlining the best practice and compliance to the ISO22301 and ISO27001 standards.

ISO 22301:2012 (formerly BS25999) is the international standard for business continuity within organisations and defines the specification and best practice for developing and implementing a robust business continuity management system.

ISO/IEC 27001:2005 helps businesses throughout the world mitigate the risks associated with cybercrime and provides the security assurance demanded by your board, shareholders, regulators and most importantly, your customers.

To ensure your organisation implements business continuity and information security plans that truly deliver effective cyber resilience, we recommend that that you attend our ISO27001 Lead Implementer and ISO22301 Lead Implementer training courses. Both are presented in our training centre in London and are designed to provide a comprehensive and practical coverage of all aspects of implementing a fully integrated Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Ensure You Build Cyber Resilience in Your Organisation.

Book on the ISO22301 and ISO27001 Lead Implementer training courses today

PS. If you are not quite ready to implement ISO22301 and ISO27001, you may wish to consider attending our Foundation Level introductory training courses.

ISO27001 ISMS Certified Lead Implementer Online. Now Available Anywhere in the US.

We are pleased to announce our highly regarded ISO27001 ISMS Certified Lead Implementer training course is now available in a unique ‘live online delivery‘ format that allows any delegate anywhere in the US to participate in this programme. Would you like to ‘attend’ and complete this course in the comfort of your own home (or even office)? And save money by not paying transport and hotel bills!

The ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer training course is acknowledged by our peers as the most comprehensive in the US. Designed to develop the skills to deliver ISO27001 best practice and compliance, this course also awards the coveted IBITGQ Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI) certificate which is widely recognised within the industry as the ISO27001 qualification of choice.

Unique Real-Time Online Delivery

Based on the highly successful class-room training course with the same name, this unique 3-day live online interactive training session is delivered in real-time by Alan Calder who is the CEO of IT Governance and the joint author of the definitive textbook, IT Governance: An International Guide to Data Security and ISO27001/ISO27002, now in its 5th Edition.

Alan will present and lead this course using an effective combination of formal training, practical exercises and relevant case studies to help you plan, implement and accelerate any ISO27001 project. Practical advice and training to help you save time, reduce your costs and avoid first time mistakes.

Study with the UK’s Leading ISO27001 Consultancy and Training Provider.

Book on ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer Online training course now.

If you are new to ISO27001, we can recommend that you a purchase a copy of the textbook, IT Governance: An International Guide to Data Security and ISO27001/ISO27002.

With ISO/IEC 27001:2005 being globally recognised as defining the de facto ‘cyber security’ management system, we believe all members of your team should be fully aware of how such a system can protect your organisation from the risks associated with cybercrime.

We also know that Cloud Computing presents every organisation with the opportunity to increase the effectiveness of its information technology while potentially significantly reducing costs. Understanding the additional risks and supplier relationship issues associated with Cloud-based services are essential for all IT professionals.

To help you train your staff in the basics of ISO27001 and Cloud Computing, we are pleased to announce that that for every delegate you book on our ISO27001 Foundation course, we will offer you a place on our Cloud Foundation course at the discounted price of just £450 + VAT. This offers a complete Foundation Level 3-day training package for a total aggregate price of £944 + VAT.

The ISO27001 Certified ISMS Foundation training course delivers introductory training to raise awareness, build knowledge and develop a complete understanding of the ISO27001 and related ISO27002 standards. This 1-day course is available at our training centres in London and Manchester and is based on Alan Calder and Steve Watkins’ books, ISO27001/ISO27002 A Pocket Guide and An Introduction to Information Security and ISO27001.

The Cloud Computing Foundation training course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of Cloud computing and an understanding of the deployment, architecture and design of a Cloud computing platform. Also delivered at our training centre in London, this 2-day session has been specifically designed to meet the needs of IT professionals who will have a role or interest in the use of internet based IT services. This includes staff from internal and external service providers, their customers, and their managers.

Train Your Staff in the Basics of ISO27001 and Cloud Computing.

Please call our training team directly on 0845 070 1750 to book your team on the ISO27001 Foundation and Cloud Foundation courses today.

Are you studying and preparing for the CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT) exam?

ISACA has recently announced that the 8th December 2012 CEGIT exam date will be the last to be based on the Current Job Practice. The new Job Practice Domains will be introduced for 2013 and will align with COBIT 5. The existing Value Delivery and Performance Management domains are being combined and changed to create a new Benefits Realization domain.

Please see the ISACA Press Release (27th August).

We strongly recommend that if you have taken the time and effort to study the existing 6 CGEIT 2012 Domains that you book and take this exam in December.

The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Exam Prep Training Course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive revision of all key subject domains and essential preparation for the independent ISACA CGEIT examination. This 4-day session is presented by Geoff Harmer who is CGEIT qualified and is a licensed trainer for COBIT with ISACA, an accredited lecturer for ITIL with the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB), and for ISO20000 with the itSMF (IT Service Management Forum).

Why choose IT Governance to help you pass CGEIT?

• We are dedicated to Governance, Risk and Compliance consultancy and training services
• Our trainers are also our consultants and are ISACA CGEIT qualified
• We summarise the key content and highlight its relevance with practical examples
• We help you prepare for the examination with practice questions and advice
• We believe interactive classroom training to be the most effective method of training

Proven experience and continued professional education (CPE) are both essential to passing and maintaining the CGEIT qualification. IT Governance is the exclusive approved reseller of ISACA publications in the UK. For further information and the purchase of the CGEIT related Exam and Study Guides, please visit our dedicated CGEIT Bookstore.

Make Sure That You Pass CGEIT Before the Subject Domains Change in 2013

Book on the ITG Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Training Course.