ISO 27000:2026 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

1. ISMS Fundamentals : Introduces information security management systems, their purpose and core principles, and how organisations establish a structured approach to managing information security.

2. ISO/IEC 27000 Standards Family : Explains the purpose of ISO/IEC 27000:2026 and its relationship with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other related information security management standards.

3.  Information Security Governance and Risk : Covers organisational information security responsibilities, confidentiality, integrity and availability, information assets, security threats, risk awareness and the importance of appropriate risk treatment.

4.  ISMS Application and Continual Improvement : Develops awareness of ISMS policies, management responsibilities, performance monitoring, review activities, corrective action and continual improvement within an organisation's information security framework.

• Develops foundational understanding of ISMS concepts and principles.

• Explains how the ISO/IEC 27000 standards family fits together.

• Improves awareness of information security governance and responsibilities.

• Builds knowledge of information security risks and protective measures.

• Introduces the role of policies, management review and continual improvement.

• Supports preparation for further study in information security management, cybersecurity and compliance.

• Encourages structured and responsible handling of organisational information.

This qualification is suitable for:

• IT support and information technology personnel.

• Individuals beginning a career in information security or cybersecurity.

• Information security and compliance assistants.

• Data protection and information governance personnel.

• Junior risk management and audit support staff.

• Business administrators handling confidential information.

• Professionals seeking introductory knowledge of the ISO/IEC 27000 standards family.

• Learners preparing for further ISMS or cybersecurity training.

Assessment Format: Written multiple-choice knowledge assessment supported by applied information security scenarios.

Total Questions: 30 Questions

Passing Score: 60%

Duration: 45 Minutes

Certification: Learners who successfully meet all qualification requirements receive the HiQual UK Level 3 Award in ISO 27000:2026 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.

Successful learners may progress to:

• Further HiQual UK qualifications in information security, cybersecurity, IT governance or risk management.

• Training in ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems and its implementation requirements.

• Further learning in information security auditing and compliance assessment.

• Specialist study in data protection, business continuity, information governance and security risk management.

• Career development toward information security support, compliance assistance, IT governance and junior risk management roles, subject to further training and experience.