Certificate: Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Duration: 5 days
Course Delivery: Classroom, Virtual Classroom
Course ID: SEC1310
Language: English
Credits: 31 CPEs
Course Description:
This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the expertise needed to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.
During this training, the participant will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to proficiently plan and perform audits compliant with the certification process of the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard. Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the abilities (mastering audit techniques) and skills (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to the efficient conducting of an audit.
Prerequisites:
● ISO 27001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27001 is recommended
● Participants are required to purchase a copy of the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Standard from www.iso.org
● Upon passing the Lead Auditor Exam, the candidate can get registered with PECB to become:
o A Provisional Auditor – Required: No experience required
o An Auditor – Required: 2 years of professional experience, 1 year of information security experience, audit activities totalling 200 hours
o A Lead Auditor – Required: 5 years of professional experience, 2 years of information security experience, audit activities totalling 300 hours
For more information about these requirements, please visit either www.pecb.org or https://www.pecb.org/en/certifications/iso-27001-and-information-security-certifications/iso-27001-lead-auditor
Course Material:
Participants receive:
● A copy of the classroom presentation material
● A study handbook containing information and practical examples
● Acquiring the expertise to perform an ISMS audit as specified by ISO/IEC 27000:2005
● Acquiring the expertise necessary to manage an ISMS audit team
● Understanding the application of the information security management system in the ISO/IEC 27000:2005 context
● Understand the relationship between an Information Security Management System, including risk management and controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
● Improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, risk assessment and audit decision-making in the context of an ISMS
Audience:
● Auditor wanting to perform and lead an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit
● Project manager or consultant wanting to master the Information Security Management System audit process
● Person responsible for the Information security or conformity in an organization
● Member of the information security team
● Expert advisor in information technology
● Technical expert wanting to prepare for an Information security audit function
About the Examination:
● The “Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
✓ Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security
✓ Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
✓ Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
✓ Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 27001 audit
✓ Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit
✓ Domain 6: Closing an ISO 27001 audit
✓ Domain 7: Managing an ISO 27001 audit program
● The “Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
● The paper-based exam consists of 12 essay-type questions
● Open book: Participants may use all PECB provided documentation plus their own course notes, but will not be permitted to use any computer, laptop or any other electronic device.
● A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the exam
● The exam lasts 180 minutes
For more information about the exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam
● After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor, Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor or Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor depending on their level of experience. Those credentials are available for internal and external auditors
● A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential
● For more information about ISO 27001 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
