Experiencing security issues is usually not a matter of if but when. Organizations are continuously facing security risks that seriously threaten their operations. High-value products are prone to theft, confidential information is prone to hacking, and personnel are prone to injury. Such security incidents will not only cause financial and business losses, but may also lead to legal consequences and reputational damage. This is why security management has become a crucial aspect for organizations. In this regard, ISO 28000 provides organizations with a comprehensive approach to security management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a security management system based on ISO 28000
- Interpret the ISO requirements of 28000 for a SeMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the SeMS conformity to ISO 28000 requirements by applying and utilizing widely recognized audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 28000 conformity assessment audit, in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the guidelines of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO 28000 audit program
Why should you attend?
The PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competencies to perform security management system (SeMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. This training course integrates the ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, the ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing, in order to equip you with the necessary competencies for planning, conducting, and closing ISO 28000 conformity assessment audits successfully.
Besides the theoretical basis, the training course also provides a hands-on approach by providing examples, exercises, and quizzes to reinforce your understanding of the key aspects of ISO 28000 conformity assessment audits, including the interpretation of ISO 28000 requirements in the context of an audit, the principles of auditing, the application of audit methods and approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, preparing the audit report, and following up on nonconformities.
After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit an SeMS based on ISO 28000.
Who should attend?
The ISO 28000 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead SeMS audits
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the ISO 28000 requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an SeMS audit
- Professionals wanting to pursue a career in management systems conformity assessments
- Security management consultants
- Regulators responsible for ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations
- Management representatives seeking to master the SeMS audit process
Educational Approach
This training course is participant centered and it:
- Elaborates theories, approaches, and best practices used in SeMS audits
- Provides practical exercises which are based on scenarios inspired by real-life events
- Provides quizzes consisting of stand-alone and scenario-based questions, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam
Prerequisites
In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have a basic understanding of ISO 28000 and audit principles.
Course Agenda
Introduction to the security management system (SeMS) and ISO 28000
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of security management
- Overview of ISO 28000 requirements
Audit principles and the preparation for 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 of 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
Certification Exam
- 3 Hours Exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a security management system
- Domain 2: Security management system requirements
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 28000 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 28000 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO 28000 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO 28000 audit program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate as soon as you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
For more information about the ISO 28000 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The table below presents the requirements for PECB ISO 28000 Auditor certifications:
PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Supply Chain Security Management System
Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:
- Planning an audit
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting nonconformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Reviewing documented information
- Conducting an on-site audit
- Following up on nonconformities
- Leading an audit team
What are the benefits of an effective SeMS based on ISO 28000?
A security management system based on ISO 28000 enables organizations to achieve their security management objectives. In particular, it enables organizations to:
- Enhance business capabilities
- Ensure the security of the environment in which they operate
- Comply with statutory, regulatory, and voluntary security obligations
- Identify and address risks and opportunities related to security management
- Effectively deal with security violations
- Recover from disruptions in the supply chain
- Manage relationships with all relevant interested parties in the supply chain
- Manage security-related risks
- Create and protect value
- Align security processes and controls with the organization’s objectives
- Gain a competitive advantage
For more information, visit the PECB PECB Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor | Supply Chain Security Management System course
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