ISO 27001 Compliance 101: What You Need to Know to Get Started
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Speaker : ADESOLA OGUNTIMEHIN
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When : Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Time : 11 : 00 AM EST
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Adesola Oguntimehin is a proficient Cybersecurity GRC Compliance Manager and security educator with extensive experience across diverse industries. Certified in Compliance Management Systems and AI Security, she specializes in integrating technology and strategic frameworks to help organizations achieve regulatory compliance, drive growth, and mitigate risks effectively.
Embarking on the path to ISO 27001 compliance can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're not sure where to begin. Whether you're a business leader, IT manager, compliance officer, or part of a team tasked with improving your organization's information security, understanding the essentials of ISO 27001 is the critical first step. This webinar is designed to provide that foundation.
Join cybersecurity and GRC compliance expert Adesola Oguntimehin for an accessible and practical introduction to ISO 27001. With extensive experience across diverse industries and deep expertise in compliance frameworks, Adesola will guide attendees through the essential elements of the ISO 27001 standard and help demystify the early stages of the compliance journey.
This session will not cover how to fully implement ISO 27001 or build a long-term compliance culture—that’s for later. Instead, this webinar will help you understand what the standard is, why it matters, and how to prepare your organization to begin working toward compliance in a structured and confident way.
What You’ll Learn:
- What ISO 27001 Is and Why It Matters
- We’ll begin with a plain-language explanation of ISO 27001—what the standard is designed to achieve, who it applies to, and how it supports broader business goals. Adesola will explain why more organizations, regardless of size or industry, are adopting ISO 27001 to protect information, manage risk, and meet customer and regulatory expectations. - A Simple Breakdown of the ISO 27001 Structure
- Next, you’ll get a high-level overview of how the ISO 27001 standard is structured. This includes an introduction to the key clauses (4–10) and a basic explanation of Annex A and the 93 referenced controls. No prior knowledge is needed—just a willingness to understand how these pieces fit together into what’s called an Information Security Management System (ISMS). - How to Get Started: Scope, Planning & Responsibilities
- One of the most important early tasks in your compliance journey is defining the scope of your ISMS. Adesola will walk through what “scope” means, how to identify key stakeholders, and how to assign initial responsibilities, ensuring that you have a solid organizational foundation to support compliance. - Writing Your First Policies
- Policies are a required part of ISO 27001 and play a central role in shaping your ISMS. In this section, Adesola will explain which policies are typically created first (such as the Information Security Policy), what they need to include, and how to write them in a way that meets ISO expectations without being overly complex. This is strictly focused on drafting policies, not enforcing them, which will be covered in a later session. - Understanding ISO’s Risk-Based Approach
- Unlike some compliance frameworks, ISO 27001 is built around risk, not rigid checklists. This webinar will introduce you to the idea of risk-based thinking: what it means, why it matters, and how it influences every part of the standard. Adesola will briefly show how risks are identified, assessed, and mapped to appropriate security controls. - What Comes Next: Readiness and Next Steps
- To close the session, you’ll learn what to expect after these initial stages, such as conducting a gap analysis, preparing for future audits, and aligning leadership support. This overview will help you understand how the early work lays the foundation for a full compliance effort down the road.
Areas Covered
- What ISO 27001 is and why it’s important for modern organizations
- Overview of the ISO 27001 structure and key clauses (4–10)
- Introduction to Annex A and the concept of security controls
- Defining the scope of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Identifying stakeholders and assigning early responsibilities
- Writing foundational ISO 27001 policies (e.g., Information Security Policy)
- Understanding ISO’s risk-based approach to information security
- First steps to prepare for ISO 27001 implementation and certification
- Common pitfalls to avoid when starting your compliance journey
Why Should You Attend
If you’re just starting to explore ISO 27001 and are unsure what’s involved, this webinar is the ideal place to begin. Whether you’ve been tasked with launching a compliance initiative, are preparing your organization for future certification, or simply want to understand what ISO 27001 means for your business, this session will give you the foundational clarity you need.
ISO 27001 is the globally recognized standard for information security management, but getting started can feel complex and overwhelming. This webinar simplifies the process. Led by Adesola Oguntimehin—a seasoned Cybersecurity GRC Compliance Manager with experience across multiple industries—you’ll receive clear, practical insights that cut through the confusion and help you take meaningful first steps.
You’ll learn what ISO 27001 actually is (in plain terms), why it matters, and what you need to do before launching into implementation. The session will cover the structure of the standard, how to define your scope, what policies to draft first, and how ISO 27001’s risk-based approach shapes every part of the compliance journey.
Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a sense of direction. Instead of jumping straight into technical tasks or expensive tools, you’ll gain a strategic understanding of what’s required, how to prepare, and how to lay a solid foundation—whether your organization is small, growing, or scaling for certification.
If you want to avoid common pitfalls, build confidence in your next steps, and gain valuable knowledge from a trusted industry professional, this webinar is a must-attend.
Topic Background
Starting your ISO 27001 journey can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. This introductory webinar is designed for professionals and organizations who are exploring ISO 27001 for the first time and want a clear, non-technical understanding of what compliance involves. Led by cybersecurity GRC expert Adesola Oguntimehin, this session will break down the core elements of the ISO 27001 standard, including its structure, key requirements, and early-stage documentation. You’ll learn what an Information Security Management System (ISMS) is, how to define your compliance scope, and what’s expected before implementation begins. Whether you're a business leader, IT manager, or compliance officer, this webinar will give you the essential building blocks and confidence to move forward in a structured and informed way.
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$160.00
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