The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course will help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to perform Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques, from the comfort of your home.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the operations of an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand an auditor’s role to plan, lead, and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
Why should you attend?
In 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. You will also learn how to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communicate with customers, and resolve any potential conflicts.
After acquiring the necessary skills to perform ISMS audits, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor certification, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices
Who should attend?
- 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
Training course structure
Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
- 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
Certification Exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and
Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an 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/IEC 27001 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the 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.
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | ISMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 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 PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 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 PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management | Audit activities: a total of 1000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme
