Becoming an ISO 27001 and information security expert

Answer: The path to become an ISO27001 and an Information Security Expert goes through acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge on information security and accumulation of experience solving daily problems.

So, you should consider buying documents like ISO 27001 standard (https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html), attend courses about ISO 27001 and other related to information security, and apply those knowledges to implement security controls and solve daily situations like incidents.

Some organizations also measure an expert by the certification he holds, so you also should consider to include some certifications in your curriculum (e.g., ISO 271001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, etc.).

These articles will provide you further explanation on what consider in information security competences development:
- What to look for when hiring a security professional https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2016/02/15/what-to-look-for-when-hiring-a-security-professional/
- How personal certificates can help your company’s ISMS https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2014/10/06/how-personal-certificates-can-help-companys-isms/
- CISA vs. ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2015/05/11/cisa-vs-iso-27001-lead-auditor-certification/
- How to become an ISO 27001 / ISO 22301 consultant https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2014/07/21/how-to-become-an-iso-27001-iso-22301-consultant/
- How to become ISO 27001 Lead Auditor https://advisera.com/27001academy/knowledgebase/how-to-become-iso-27001-lead-auditor/

These materials will also help you regarding training resources:
- Free online training ISO 27001 Foundations Course https://advisera.com/training/iso-27001-foundations-course/
- ISO 27001:2013 Internal Auditor Course https://advisera.com/training/iso-27001-internal-auditor-course/