This course provides comprehensive training in applying the ISO 31000:2018 international standard specifically to security risk management contexts. Participants will learn how to implement the structured framework of principles, guidelines, and processes for managing security risks effectively. The curriculum covers the customized application of ISO 31000's risk management philosophy to security challenges while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives. Through practical implementation methodologies, attendees will develop capabilities to establish systematic security risk processes that are integrated, structured, and continually improving. This course emphasizes the proactive management of security uncertainty and the protection of organizations from potential disruptions using internationally recognized best practices [citation:5].
ISO 31000:2018 Application for Security Risk
Security Operations and Risk Protection
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand ISO 31000:2018 principles and their security applications
- Design and implement ISO 31000 compliant security risk frameworks
- Apply the risk management process to security contexts
- Conduct security risk assessments using ISO methodologies
- Develop and implement security risk treatment plans
- Integrate security risk management into organizational decision-making
- Establish monitoring and review processes for security risks
- Customize ISO 31000 to organizational security needs
- Align security risk management with international standards
Target Audience
- Security Risk Managers and Consultants
- Compliance and Standards Professionals
- Quality Management System Auditors
- Organizational Resilience Managers
- Security Policy Developers
- Corporate Governance Professionals
- Security Professionals seeking international standardization
Methodology
- ISO 31000 framework implementation workshops
- Security risk assessment case studies
- Risk treatment planning exercises
- Documentation development sessions
- Stakeholder consultation simulations
- Continuous improvement planning activities
Personal Impact
- Enhanced understanding of international risk standards
- Improved skills in systematic risk management
- Stronger capabilities in risk framework design
- Increased confidence in security risk implementation
- Better understanding of risk treatment options
- Enhanced documentation and reporting skills
Organizational Impact
- Standardized approach to security risk management
- Improved decision-making through structured processes
- Enhanced organizational resilience to security threats
- Better alignment with international best practices
- Continuous improvement in security risk management
- Stronger compliance with regulatory requirements
Course Outline
ISO 31000:2018 Fundamentals
Standard Overview and Principles- ISO 31000:2018 structure and components
- Eight core principles of risk management
- Customization for organizational context
- Integration with security management
- Risk management as proactive process
- Leadership and commitment requirements
- Structured and comprehensive approaches
- Human and cultural factors in security
ISO 31000 Framework Design
Framework Development- Leadership and commitment integration
- Security risk governance structures
- Framework design and implementation
- Integration with organizational governance
- Framework monitoring and review
- Continuous improvement mechanisms
- Adaptation to changing security contexts
- Maturity assessment techniques
Security Risk Management Process
Process Application- Communication and consultation with stakeholders
- Scope, context, and criteria definition
- Security risk assessment methodology
- Risk treatment implementation
- Monitoring and review techniques
- Recording and reporting requirements
- Iterative process application
- Stakeholder involvement strategies
Security Risk Assessment
Risk Identification- Security risk identification techniques
- Threat and vulnerability assessment
- Internal and external context consideration
- Stakeholder input integration
- Likelihood and consequence assessment
- Risk analysis methodologies
- Risk evaluation against criteria
- Risk prioritization for treatment
Security Risk Treatment
Treatment Strategies- Risk treatment option selection
- Security control implementation
- Cost-benefit analysis application
- Treatment plan development
- Plan implementation strategies
- Resource allocation and management
- Residual risk assessment
- Treatment effectiveness evaluation
Documentation and Integration
Documentation Requirements- Risk management policy development
- Risk register creation and maintenance
- Roles and responsibilities matrix
- Assessment and monitoring reports
- Integrating risk into decision-making
- Cultural integration strategies
- Training and competence development
- Alignment with business processes
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