Security / Governance, Risk & Compliance

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor).

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training allows you to develop the knowledge necessary to conduct Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits by applying widely recognized auditing principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in planning and conducting internal and external audits in accordance with the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Through hands-on exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage the audit program, audit team, customer communication and conflict resolution.

Issues

Information Security Management System (ISMS).
ISO/IEC 27001 Standard
ISO/IEC 27002
ISMS audits
ISO 19011 Standard
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Audit principles
Audit planning
Audit techniques
Audit program
Audit reporting
Managing the audit team

Benefits

Understand the operation of an ISO/IEC 27001-based ISMS and its main processes
Learn the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Master the auditor's role in planning, conducting and monitoring a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
They will learn how to plan, conduct, report and monitor an ISMS audit

Who is this training for?

Auditors wishing to perform and conduct ISMS certification audits

Managers or consultants who want to master the ISMS audit process

Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with CMS requirements

Technical experts preparing for information security audit

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Systems.
Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard
Experience in working with management systems
Communication and interpersonal skills

Training program

Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 — objectives, scope, structure, ISMS requirements, relationship with ISO/IEC 27002
Information Security Management System — concept, components, PDCA cycle, clauses 4-10
Correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO 27005, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Audit principles (ISO 19011) — integrity, fair presentation, professionalism, confidentiality, independence
Auditor competencies — knowledge, skills, personal attributes, ethics, continuous professional development
Exercises: ISO 27001 requirements analysis, identification of ISMS areas for audit

Audit program — program management, objectives, scope, schedule, resources, program risk
Audit planning — audit objectives, criteria, scope, audit plan, task allocation within the audit team
Documentation review — analysis of security policies, procedures, SoA, risk assessment results
Checklist preparation — audit questions for key ISO 27001 clauses and Annex A controls
Evidence collection techniques — interviews, observation, document review, data analysis, sampling
Exercises: developing an ISMS audit plan, preparing checklists for controls

Opening meeting — purpose, agenda, scope confirmation, logistics, communication
Auditing standard clauses — organizational context, leadership, planning, support, operational activities
Auditing Annex A controls — access control, cryptography, physical security, incident management
Nonconformity identification — major vs minor, observations, audit evidence, objectivity, documentation
Audit interview techniques — open and closed questions, sampling, cross-verification
Exercises: ISMS audit simulation (role-playing), nonconformity identification and documentation

Closing meeting — presenting findings, communicating nonconformities, agreeing on corrective actions
Audit report — structure, content, conclusions, recommendations, nonconformity classification, distribution
Corrective actions — verification, follow-up, nonconformity closure, effectiveness evaluation
Audit team management — roles (Lead Auditor, auditors, technical experts), coordination
Certification vs surveillance audit — differences, ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, certification body expectations
Exercises: writing an audit report, presenting findings, developing a corrective action plan

ISO/IEC 27001 requirements summary — review of key clauses and Annex A controls
ISMS integration with other management systems — ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 27701
Case studies — ISMS audit analysis in organizations of various scales
PECB certification preparation — exam format, question types, passing strategies
Practice exam — PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam simulation
PECB certification exam (optional) — written exam leading to PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certificate

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor). we recommend: Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Systems.; Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard; Experience in working with management systems.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Auditors wishing to perform and conduct ISMS certification audits; Managers or consultants who want to master the ISMS audit process; Individuals responsible for maintaining compliance with CMS requirements.