ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, PECB Certified
Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.
During 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.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Training formats
Remote
Duration
4 days
Price
2290 €
Certificate
Kyllä
Target Group
- 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
Goal
- 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
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Content of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training
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 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
- Course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of Information Security
- Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
Day 2 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
Day 3 On-site audit activities
- Preparing for stage 2 audit
- Stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
Day 4 Closing the audit
- Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Closing the audit
- Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Closing the training
Remote Proctored Certification Exam
- You can take the certification test online at your computer at the time most convenient to you.
- Exam duration: 3 hours
- Multiple choice: 80 questions
- Open book
- Certification fees are included on the exam price.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free.
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” remote proctored exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The remote proctored 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
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor
- Passed PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam
- Professional experience: Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management
- Audit/assessment experience: Audit activities: a total of 200 hours
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- Passed PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam
- Professional experience: Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management
- Audit/assessment experience: Audit activities: a total of 300 hours
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor
- Passed PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam
- Professional experience: Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management
- Audit/assessment experience: Audit activities: a total of 1000 hours
Schedule
Course begins at 9.00, breakfast is served from 8.15 onwards.
Training days end at 16.45 - 17.00.
Price 2290 € +vat