When it comes to ISO 27001 professional certification, the Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor is recognized as “best of the best.” Get trained online. Take your exams online. Advance your career by getting certified as an expert to perform and lead professional ISO 27001 information security management system audits.

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About ISO 27001 (ISMS) Lead Auditor:

ISO/IEC 27001 is an Information Security Management System. It is a suite of processes necessary to manage the information security within an organization. Organizations implementing ISMS must establish appropriate security policies, identify risks, and carry risk assessments, implement ISMS performance evaluation, and constantly plan for further improvement.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training and certification course will provide a detailed understanding of audit methodology including interview techniques, auditing risk assessments, ensuring appropriate corrective action and practicing new skills.

Why should you attend the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification Training?

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.

Why is ISO 27001 important?

ISO 27001 is becoming the international benchmark for effective, secure information management practices that protect organizations and ensure their compliance with data protection, privacy and effective business risk management.

Upon Completion of this Course, you will accomplish following: –

• Understand auditing principles associated with ISO 27001
• Assess security threats, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities
• Plan, execute and report an Information Security Management System audit
• Implement all components of ISMS together
• Gain expertise in conducting an ISO 27001 audit
• Implementing an ISMS with ISO 27001 compliance.
• Understanding the concepts, methods, techniques, and standards for managing ISMS effectively.
• Understanding the relationship between all components of ISMS including risk control, risk management, and business process compliance in the organization.
• Efficiently manage and maintain an ISMS with respect to the international standard of ISO 27001.
• Developing the skill and knowledge required to follow best practices in managing organization-level information security.
• Improving the dexterity to take decisions and analyze problems with respect to information security management.

 

Who should do ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training and certification course?

• Auditors
• Professionals associated with Information Security team
• Quality professionals
• Project Managers
• IT expert advisors
• Chief Security Officers (CSOs)
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

 

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Topic One: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001

• Training course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Certification process
• Fundamental concepts and principles of information security
• Information security management system (ISMS)

Topic Two: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit:

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• The impact of trends and technology in auditing
• Evidence-based auditing
• Risk-based auditing
• Initiation of the audit process
• Stage 1 audit

Topic Three: On-site audit activities:

• Preparing for stage 2 audit
• Stage 2 audit
• Communication during the audit
• Audit procedures
• Creating audit test plans

Topic Four: Closing the audit:

• Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
• Audit documentation and quality review
• Closing of the audit
• Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Beyond the initial audit
• Managing an internal audit program
• Closing of the training course

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (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.

How to pass ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam?

• Identifying the departments and units that are crucial to have information security guaranteed will allow organizations to determine the right ISO/IEC 27001 scope for their organization. Understanding the scope is the key in establishing the ISMS. Pay close attention to terminology, details, and best practices. On auditing, you need to spot what needs to be in line with standard and what cannot be transcended for further processes.
• Focus on understanding why does the organization exist and is the ISMS helping organization on its strategic orientation.
• Assess whether the organization has ensured that current implementation of ISMS has the possibility to integrate changes that will help on its improvement.
• Make sure you give the right suggestion to organization on how to proceed in case of any non-conformity and will that suggestion help them to achieve the organization’s outstanding ISMS implementation.
• Make sure you have necessary information about the organization.

• Training Date: 24- 28 July 2022
• Training Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Online ZOOM
• Seat Price: 7000 SR 

REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:

• – VAT Included
• Live online training for 5 days
• Certification and examination fees
• Official courseware: training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• If you do not pass the exam, you can retake it within 12 months for free.

• What is the role of an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor?
  • Planning audits
  • Leading and coordinating audit teams and audit schedules
  • Executing internal and third-party ISO audits
  • Recommending improvements in policies, procedures, and practices
  • Reviewing compliance with company procedures and governmental regulations
  • Documenting the audits and preparing audit reports

  How do I become an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor?

  • Prerequisites – To become an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, you need to have a prior professional experience of five years, out of which two years must be spent working in Information Security Management sector. You also need to have an audit experience of a total of 300 hours.
  • Find a certification body – Select a certification body as well as a training provider.
  • Go through the training – Attend the training for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course that lasts for a total of 5 days and the final exam is held on the fifth day itself. A trainee needs to attend the complete 5-day training course in order to sit for the exam.
  • Clear the exam – Pass the exam and receive the certification.

  How much does an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor make per year?

  The average salary of an ISO Lead Auditor is $63,632 per year, as per a report generated by PayScale. Based on experience, an entry level ISO Lead Auditor can expect to earn an average compensation of $45,000 per year whereas an auditor with a late career experience, having an experience of approximately 20 years can earn an average annual salary of $86,000.