PECB Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Master the Audit of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the necessary 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 CertifiedISO/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.

New! The training is now also available in the form of e-learning, where participants receive access to a training platform with video lessons, training materials, and interactive content, and can prepare for the exam at any time.

Select the training mode

Online training

Self-study with the support of a trainer

Self-study

E-learning

Training description

Training program

Day 1

Introduction to Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001

Course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamelntal principles of Information Security Management Systems
Information Security Management System (ISMS)

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Day 2

Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Evidence based audit approach
Initing the audit
Stage 1 audit
Preparing the stag 2 audit (on-site audit)
Stage 2 audit (Part 1)

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Day 3

On-site audit activities

Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports

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Day 4

Closing the audit

Documentation of the audit and the audit quality review
Closing the audit
Evaluating action plans by the auditor
Benefits of the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Competence and exaluation of auditors
Closing the training

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Day 5

Certification Exam

Who should attend?

Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certifiaction 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 Mangement System audit
Expert advisors in Information Security Management

Training objectives

Understand the operations of an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit
Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft respons, and follow-up on an audit in compliance within ISO 19011

Exam

The "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor" exam fully meets the reqiurements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an 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
Duration: 3 hours

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.

Certificate name

PECB CertifiedISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001Lead Auditor exam or equivalent

Experience

None

ISM audit experience

None

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001Lead Auditor exam or equivalent

Experience

Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management

ISM audit experience

Audit activities: a total of 200 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB CertifiedISO/IEC 27001Lead Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001Lead Auditor exam or equivalent

Experience

Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management

ISM audit experience

Audit activities: a total of 300 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Master

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001Lead Auditor exam or equivalent and PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer exam or equivalent

Experience

Ten years: Six years of work experience in Information Security Managemen

ISM audit experience

Audit and Project activities: a total of 500 hours each

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethic

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

Audit planning
Audit interview
Managing an audit program
Drafting audit reports
Drafting non-conformity reports
Drafting audit working documents
Documentation review
On-site Audit
Follow-up on non-conformities
Leading an audit team

What do you get?

certificate of participation

meetings with experts

best practices / experiences

innovative forms of classes

competitive prices

General information

Certification fees are included on the exam price
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
Minimum number of people: stationary training and online training with a trainer - 5
Check the date of training in the training catalogue

Net Price