ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.
Why should you attend?
During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who can attend?
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management system (ISMS) audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master the information security management system audit process
- Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements in an organization
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for the information security management system audit
- Expert advisors in information security management
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO 27001
- Interpret the ISO 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 27001 audit program
Educational Approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ISMS audits
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO 27001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination
The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 27001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 27001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 27001 audit program
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for Auditor Certifications are:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | MS audit/assessment experience | Other requirements |
Certified ISO 27001 Provisional Auditor | Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 27001 Auditor | Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor | Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 27001 Senior Lead Auditor | Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free