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The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course is developed to allow you to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct and manage information security management system (ISMS) audits, by applying widely recognized audit principles that are in compliance with the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
The PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered by highly experienced trainers from around the world and is divided into short bite-sized videos, which are accessible through the KATE App. In addition, the course has been developed with quizzes throughout and students will have access to course notes.
The course includes:
- Access to e-learning course via KATE app
- Integrated quiz content to check for consolidation
- Additional printable course resources
- Online PECB invigilated exam
PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course Outline
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)
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
On-site audit activities
- Preparing for stage 2 audit
- Stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
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
Who Should Take This Course
The PECB Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals looking to acquire the competencies of an auditor to plan and lead an audit, draft reports, and follow up on an audit in compliance with ISO standards. Individuals who attend should include:
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management systems (ISMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an information security management system audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with information security management system requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an information security management system audit
- Expert advisors in information security management
