ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (certification course)

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

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:

1. Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
2. Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
3. Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
4. 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
5. Manage an ISO/IEC 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

Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 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 (if face to face, remote exams scheduled separately)

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. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.