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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor  


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Length: 5 day (40 hours)

 

This intensive program (typically 5 days) develops the expertise needed to perform Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. It is strictly aligned with ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing management systems) and ISO 17021 (requirements for bodies providing audit and certification).

The course is heavily practical, using case studies and mock audits to teach you how to manage audit teams, communicate findings, and resolve conflicts during the certification process.

To attend the course and pass the exam, you need a strong starting point:

  • Foundational Knowledge: A thorough understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements. It is highly recommended (and often required) to complete an "ISO 27001 Foundation" course first.
  • Concepts: Familiarity with the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle and general information security management principles.
  • Experience for Certification: To hold the "Lead Auditor" title post-exam, bodies like PECB or IRCA typically require:
    • 5 years of professional experience (2 years in information security).
    • Audit experience: A minimum of 300 hours of audit activities.

This course is for the "checkers" and "overseers" of security:

  • External Auditors: Working for Certification Bodies (CBs) to perform 3rd-party certification audits.
  • Internal Auditors: Responsible for Clause 9.2 (Internal Audit) requirements within their company.
  • Compliance Managers: Who need to understand the auditor's perspective to prepare their company for certification.
  • Consultants: Advising organizations on how to meet and maintain audit-ready status.
  • IT & Security Leaders: Who want to master the formal methodology of evidence-based assessment.

Course objectivesCourse outlines

Course objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

      • Interpret Requirements: View the ISO 27001 standard through the lens of an auditor to determine "Conformity" vs. "Non-conformity."
      • Manage Audit Programs: Plan and lead an entire audit life cycle in accordance with ISO 19011.
      • Gather Evidence: Master interviewing techniques, document review, and technical verification to find objective evidence.
      • Lead Teams: Coordinate a team of auditors, assign tasks, and handle on-site challenges or auditee pushback.
      • Report Findings: Draft clear, concise audit reports and categorize findings as Major, Minor, or Observations.
      • Evaluate Corrective Actions: Determine if an organization's response to a finding is sufficient to close the gap.


Course outlines

    • Day 1: Audit Fundamentals & ISO 27001
      • Introduction to ISMS and the 2022/2023 version updates.
      • Fundamental audit concepts (Integrity, Fair Presentation, Due Professional Care).
      • The certification process and accreditation bodies.
    • Day 2: Audit Simulation & Planning
      • Establishing the audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
      • The Audit Plan: Designing the schedule and allocating resources.
      • Preparing audit working documents (Checklists).
    • Day 3: On-Site Audit Activities
      • Conducting the Opening Meeting.
      • The Interview: Techniques for questioning top management and technical staff.
      • Evidence collection and technical verification.
    • Day 4: Closing the Audit
      • Evaluating audit findings and writing Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs).
      • Conducting the Closing Meeting and presenting the audit conclusion.
      • Drafting the final Audit Report.
    • Day 5: Examination
      • Review of key domains.
      • Final Lead Auditor Examination (covering audit principles and standard interpretation).


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