ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

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5 DAYS

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Master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communicate with customers, and resolve conflicts

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 resolveany 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.

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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

Day 4 -Recording and reporting, monitoring and review, and communication and consultation according to ISO 31000

  • Recording and reporting
  • Monitoring and review
  • Communication and consultation
  • Closing of the training course

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

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

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

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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 MS audit/assessment experience Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 AuditorPECB Certified ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager Exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 AuditorPECB Certified ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager Exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager Exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: PECB certified individuals whopossess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified forthe respective PECB Master credential,given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related tothis scheme. More detailed informationabout the Foundation exams and theMaster credential requirements can befound here.

General information

  • Certification fees are included in the exam price.
  • Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
  • An attendance record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
  • In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

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