ISO/IEC 27001: Lead Auditor
The ISO/IEC 27001: Lead Auditor course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, manage, and report Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and recognized auditing principles. ISO/IEC 27001 is jointly published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and is the global benchmark for information security management. This course focuses on developing auditor competence and leadership, enabling participants to perform first-party (internal), second-party (supplier), and third-party (certification) audits. The program prepares participants for the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification examination and professional roles in audit, assurance, compliance, and governance. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective Apply auditing principles, methods, and techniques to ISMS audits Plan and manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program Conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits Collect and evaluate audit evidence objectively Identify, classify, and report audit findings and nonconformities Lead audit teams and communicate audit results effectively
Course Curriculum
1
- Purpose and benefits of ISMS audits
- Types of audits (internal, supplier, certification)
- Roles and responsibilities of auditors
- Auditor competence and ethics
2
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 clauses (410)
- Auditable requirements and controls
- Risk-based auditing concepts
- Interpreting Annex A from an audit perspective
3
- Audit principles
- Establishing and managing an audit program
- Risk-based audit planning
- Auditor independence and objectivity
4
- Defining audit objectives, scope, and criteria
- Audit plans and checklists
- Document review and readiness assessment
- Preparing for Stage 1 audits
5
- Opening meetings
- Audit techniques: interviews, observation, sampling
- Collecting and verifying audit evidence
- Managing audit time and resources
6
- Purpose and activities of Stage 1 audits
- Assessing ISMS readiness
- Conducting Stage 2 audits
- Evaluating implementation and effectiveness
7
- Conformities, nonconformities, and observations
- Classifying nonconformities
- Root cause analysis overview
- Writing clear and objective findings
8
- Audit conclusions and recommendations
- Audit reports and documentation
- Communicating results to management
- Closing meetings
9
- Corrective action process
- Verification of corrective actions
- Audit follow-up and closure
- Maintaining audit records
10
- Roles of Lead Auditor and audit team members
- Team coordination and communication
- Handling conflicts and difficult audit situations
- Professional conduct during audits
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- Using audit results to drive improvement
- Auditor performance evaluation
- Maintaining auditor competence
- Keeping up with changes to ISO/IEC 27001
12
- Review of ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor syllabus
- Sample questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
13
- Internal and external auditors
- Information security and ISMS managers
- Risk, compliance, and governance professionals
- Consultants providing audit and assurance services
- Professionals preparing for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification
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- ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation certificate or equivalent knowledge
- Knowledge of information security management systems is recommended
This course includes
- 14+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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