- Duration: 5 days
Course Overview
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, manage, and close Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
As information security threats and cyberattacks continue to evolve, organizations must ensure that their information security controls and management systems remain effective and compliant with applicable requirements. Auditing plays a vital role in evaluating the conformity, effectiveness, and continual improvement of an ISMS.
This training course equips participants with the essential auditing principles, methodologies, and techniques required to conduct internal and external ISMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements for management system certification bodies. Through practical exercises, case studies, and scenario-based activities, participants will develop the skills needed to manage audit programs, lead audit teams, communicate audit findings, and evaluate corrective action plans.
Upon successful completion of the training and examination, participants may apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential, subject to fulfilling the applicable certification requirements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.
- Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective.
- Evaluate the conformity of an ISMS against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements using established auditing principles.
- Plan, conduct, and close ISO/IEC 27001 audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements.
- Apply evidence-based and risk-based auditing techniques.
- Prepare audit plans, develop audit test plans, collect evidence, and document audit findings.
- Identify and report nonconformities and evaluate corrective action plans.
- Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program and coordinate audit teams effectively.
- Communicate audit results and support the continual improvement of an organization’s ISMS.
Target Audience
This training course is designed for:
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits.
- Managers and consultants seeking to develop expertise in ISMS auditing.
- Professionals responsible for maintaining conformity with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
- Technical experts preparing to participate in information security audits.
- Information security specialists and expert advisors involved in ISMS implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Professionals seeking to advance their careers in information security auditing and management system certification.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to ISMS and ISO/IEC 27001
- Training course objectives and structure
- Overview of standards and regulatory frameworks
- ISMS certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of information security
- Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 requirements
- Relationship between ISMS implementation and auditing
Day 2: Audit Principles, Preparation, and Initiation
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Impact of emerging trends and technology on auditing
- Evidence-based auditing
- Risk-based auditing
- Initiation of the audit process
- Stage 1 audit and preparation activities
- Audit objectives, scope, and criteria
Day 3: On-Site Audit Activities
- Preparation for the Stage 2 audit
- Conducting the Stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures and evidence collection
- Developing audit test plans
- Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of information security controls
- Documenting audit evidence and observations
Day 4: Closing the Audit and Managing an Audit Program
- Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Conducting audit closing meetings
- Evaluating corrective action plans
- Follow-up activities beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Audit reporting and continual improvement
- Course review and closing activities
Day 5: Certification Examination
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination
Examination and Certification
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination is conducted in accordance with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).
Examination Duration: 3 Hours
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.
The examination includes practical, scenario-based assessment elements designed to evaluate participants’ knowledge and application of auditing principles.
Upon successful completion of the examination, participants may apply for the appropriate PECB certification credential, subject to the applicable professional experience, ISMS audit experience, and other certification requirements.
Available credentials include:
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor
Course Benefits
- Comprehensive training materials containing more than 450 pages of information and practical examples.
- Training course completion attestation equivalent to 31 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
- Certification examination and certificate fees included in the training course price.
- One free examination retake within 12 months of the initial attempt for eligible candidates who fail the examination, subject to PECB’s applicable terms and conditions.
- Practical experience through auditing exercises, case studies, and scenario-based activities.
- Enhanced capabilities in audit planning, evidence collection, nonconformity reporting, corrective action evaluation, and audit program management.
- Professional development opportunities in information security auditing and ISMS certification.
Prerequisites
A prior understanding of information security management concepts and ISO/IEC 27001 requirements is beneficial. Participants should be prepared to engage in audit exercises, practical case studies, and scenario-based assessments.