PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor

Master the Audit of Security Operations Management System (SOMS) based on ISO 18788

The ISO 18788 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. 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 18788 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.

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Training description

Training program

Day 1

Introduction to a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) and ISO 18788

Course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamental concepts of Security Operations Management
Security Operations Management System (SOMS)

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Day 2

Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit approach based on evidence and risk
Initiating the audit
Stage 1 audit
Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)

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Day 3

On-site audit activities

Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports

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Day 4

Closing the audit

Audit documentation and quality review
Closing the audit
Evaluation of actions plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit programme
Competence, evaluation and closing the training

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Day 5

Certification Exam

Who should attend?

Auditors seeking to perform and lead Security Operations Management System (SOMS) certification audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master a Security Operations Management System audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with SOMS requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Security Operations Management System audit
Expert advisors in a Security Operations Management

Training objectives

Understand the operations of Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS) based on ISO 18788
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 18788 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand an auditor’s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 18788 in the context of a SOMS audit

Exam

Duration: 3 hours
The “PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1 Fundamental principles and concepts of a Security Operations Management System (SOMS)
- Domain 2 Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS)
- Domain 3 Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4 Preparation of an ISO 18788 audit
- Domain 5 Conducting an ISO 18788 audit
- Domain 6 Closing an ISO 18788 audit
- Domain 7 Managing an ISO 18788 audit programme

Certification

Upon the successful completion of 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 Certified ISO 18788 Provisional Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

Experience

None

Audit experience

None

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

Experience

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

Audit experience

Audit activities: a total of 200 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

Experience

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

Audit experience

Audit activities: a total of 300 hour

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Senior Lead Auditor

Exam name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent

Experience

Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Security Operations Management

Audit experience

Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Certified ISO 18788 Master

Exam name

ISO 18788 Lead Implementer + ISO 18788 Lead Auditor (4 additional foundation exams)

Experience

Fifteen years: Ten years of work experience in Security Operations Management

Audit experience

Audit activities: 700 hours; Project activities: 700 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme.

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 in 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 free of charge

Net Price