Information System Security Policy (ISSP) – High Level Professional Training

Outline

Module 1 – Introduction to Information Security Policies

• Purpose, scope, and benefits of ISSP

• Relationship between ISSP, standards, and controls

• Security governance fundamentals

Module 2 – Policy Frameworks & Standards

• ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002 overview

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• COBIT and organizational governance alignment

• Legal, regulatory, and compliance landscapes

Module 3 – Core ISSP Components

• Security policy structure & taxonomy

• Acceptable use policies

• Access control and identity management policies

• Data classification & handling standards

Module 4 – Risk, Control & Compliance Integration

• Risk assessment and policy mapping

• Control objectives & measurement

• Compliance requirements (privacy, industry standards)

• Audit readiness and reporting

Module 5 – Policy Implementation & Enforcement

• Roles & responsibilities (RACI)

• Implementation lifecycle

• Change management and policy versioning

• Awareness, training, and stakeholder engagement

Module 6 – Monitoring, Review & Continuous Improvement

• Security policy KPIs and dashboards

• Incident reporting impact on policy update

• Policy exception management

• Continuous maturity improvement

Module 7 – Case Studies & Best Practices

• Public sector implementations

• Enterprise governance examples

• Policy governance pitfalls and lessons learned

Assessment & Certification

• Knowledge check quizzes at the end of each module

• Final scenario-based assessment

• Certificate of Completion: LaQuest Certified Information System Security Policy Professional