ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems

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$ 1,250

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Course Overview

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.

Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management system (ISMS) audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master the information security management system audit process
Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements in an organization
Technical experts seeking to prepare for the information security management system audit
Expert advisors in information security management

Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

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

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Program Structure

Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of 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 exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies .

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a 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 .

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

Audit planning
Audit interview
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting non-conformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Documentation review
On-site Audit
Follow-up on non-conformities
Leading an audit team

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPE (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free