Description

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training has been designed for professionals who want to develop their auditing skills and become leaders in information security management. This training equips participants with the necessary knowledge and practical tools to effectively assess an organisation’s compliance with ISO 27001. By becoming an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, you gain the skills to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and propose effective control measures so that you can evaluate an organisation’s compliance with ISO 27001, ensuring that information security management systems are robust and aligned with best practices.

Who is the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Training course suitable for?

• Third party auditors working for Certification Bodies, responsible for conducting audits which certify organisations against ISO 27001 and ISO 19011
• Internal auditors seeking to understand the specific requirements of auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) needed to confirm that an organisation conforms to the ISO 27001 or ISO 19011 standard

It is also suitable for managers who are responsible for implementing and maintaining an ISMS that is compliant with ISO 27001. This includes:

• IT/information security managers
• Compliance auditors
• GDPR consultants
• IT/information security consultants
• Cyber security consultants
• Heads of IT
• Information and risk managers
• Information security analysts
• Information security officers
• Internal auditors
• ISMS managers

Admission Criteria

Before enrolling in this course, it is important to have a solid understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and the key principles of an Information Security Management System.  The Lead Auditor course is specifically designed for those who want to progress in their careers by obtaining a globally recognized ISO 27001 lead auditor qualification.

ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor Course Overview

ISO 27001 Auditor Training covers a wide range of topics to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of information security management systems and auditing processes. This training course covers:

• Auditing Information Security Management Systems
• Principles of Risk Management
• Leading Audit Programs and Teams
• Evaluating Corrective Actions

What can I expect to learn?

Upon completion of the course candidates will be able to:

• Audit organisations to identify conformity with ISO 27001 
• Evaluate the principles of risk management, including; risk identification, analysis, and evaluation 
• Propose appropriate treatment and control options to reduce information security risk, support business objectives, and improve information security
• Lead organisations through an audit program 
• Direct audit teams
• Evaluate the effectiveness of applied corrective actions to maintain ISSM conformity with ISO 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor Exam Format

• Multiple choice (including scenario based questions) 
• 40 questions per paper 
• 20 marks required to pass (50%)
• 120 minutes
• Open Book items required:
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022    
  • ISO/IEC 27002:2022
  • ISO 19011:2018
  • APMG ISO/IEC 27001 Supplementary Paper
• Exams can be taken online

Included with this course, you will get access to our high-quality training support resources including:

• Training by a seasoned practitioner and qualified instructor
• A course exam voucher
• One of our training support packs, including: a notebook and pen, a reusable coffee cup and a bag of co-branded coffee with the Contact Coffee Company
•  Access to our online flashcard application
• Access to our online community of like-minded professionals for continued support

Principle Defence is an accredited ISO/IEC 27001 training provider.