ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Length 4 days
Inclusions Exam Voucher

Course overview

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Why study this course

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques, specifically focusing on the information security management process.

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/IEC 17021-1 certification process, including the risk management process and risk assessment.

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 “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organisations based on best practices.

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What you’ll learn

By the end of this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course, participants will be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of information security management systems (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.
Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor.
Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles.
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing.
Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program.

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Who is the course for?

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course is designed for:

Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit
Expert advisors in Information Security Management

For information on training for those responsible for implementing an ISMS, view the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course.

Course subjects

Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001

ISO 27001 lead auditor training course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamental concepts and principles of information security
Information security management system (ISMS)

Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Evidence-based auditing
Risk-based auditing
Initiation of the audit process
Stage 1 audit

On-site audit activities

Preparing for stage 2 audit
Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans

Closing the audit

Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Audit documentation and quality review
Closing of the audit
Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Closing of the training course

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Industry Association Recognition

An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.

Terms & Conditions

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