ISO 27001 LA
- Internal auditors
- Auditors wanting to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
- Project managers or consultants wanting to master the Information Security Management System audit process
- CxO and Senior Managers responsible for the IT governance of an enterprise and the management of its risks
- Members of an information security team
- Expert advisors in information technology
- Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information security audit function
- To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 internal audit following ISO 19011 guidelines
- To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 certification audit following ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021 and ISO 27006
- To acquire the necessary expertise to manage an ISMS audit team
- To understand the operation of an ISO 27001 conformant information security management system
- To understand the relationship between an Information Security Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
- To improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, its risk assessment and audit decision-making
Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO 27001
- Normative, regulatory and legal framework related to information security
- Fundamental principles of information security ISO 27001 certification process
- Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 8 of ISO27001
Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO 27001 audit
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
- Preparation of an ISO 27001 certification audit
- ISMS documentation audit
- Conducting an opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
- Audit test plans
- Formulation of audit findings
- Documentating nonconformities
Day 4: Concluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 27001 audit Audit documentation
- Quality review
- Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an
- ISO 27001 audit
- Evaluation of corrective action plans
- ISO 27001 Surveillance audit
- Internal audit management program
Day 5: Certification Exam
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).
Duration: 3 hours.
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.
ISO 27001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27001 is recommended.

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