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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor — Information Security Management System

What you'll learn

PECB Titanium Partner Firebrand

During this accelerated 3-day ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course with Firebrand Training, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the auditing process for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.

Led by expert instructors, this course provides a structured approach to auditing ISO 27001, covering audit planning, conducting audits, reporting findings, and understanding nonconformities. You will explore the principles of auditing, the roles of auditors, and how to assess and evaluate ISMS compliance within organizations. Through case studies and real-world audit scenarios, you'll develop the advanced skills necessary to lead ISO 27001 audits effectively and drive continuous improvement in information security practices.

Earning the PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification validates your ability to lead audits, assess information security risks, and support organizations in achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification. This qualification will enhance your professional credentials and position you as a critical asset in driving information security compliance and risk management within your organization.

Throughout this course, you'll learn how to:

  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
    Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
  • Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
  • Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

With Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you'll certify while gaining access to official courseware, expert instruction, and an immersive, distraction-free learning environment.

As part of the course, you'll take the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam, backed by our Certification Guarantee for added confidence. Additionally, upon certification, you'll earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility in Information Security Management.

Why choose Firebrand?

  • Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
  • Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
  • Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
  • Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

Curriculum

12 modules
  • Standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Certification process
  • Fundamental concepts and principles of information security & Information security management system (ISMS)
  • 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 & preparing for stage 2 audit
  • Stage 2 audit & Communication during the audit
  • Audit procedures & Creating audit test plans
  • 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

Prerequisites

It is recommended, but not essential, that delegates have a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles when attending this course.

Exam info

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

  • Duration: 180 minutes (3 hour)
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, open book
  • Number of Questions: 80
  • Pass Score:70%
  • CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
  • Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

  • 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

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a designation once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential.

Course Dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available for this course. Please submit an enquiry and one of our team will contact you about potential future dates or alternative options.

FAQs

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Yes, we do provide courses suitable for beginners. However, Firebrand's accelerated courses aren't easy and it's essential that you are interested and actively pursuing a career in IT.

Traditional training providers usually run their courses from 9am to 5pm. At Firebrand Training we maximise the number of learning hours to minimise the number of training days, so you’ll be back to your job as quickly as possible. You don’t waste time travelling to several courses and finding an exam centre after that.

Firebrand's accelerated courses are constantly reviewed. We ask our delegates for feedback after every course. We are official partners with leading vendors and therefore, we're provided with certification changes and updates, which we can then implement in our course delivery at a very early stage. This feedback is then analysed in view of changes or discrepancies. We will then address the topics mentioned and have a panel of subject matter experts provide us with valuable suggestions for improvement and solutions.

If you need to learn new skills and you want to be able to put them into practice quickly, then Firebrand is the right training company for you.

Our unique accelerated training method means that we are your fastest way to learn. By delivering training for up to 12 hours per day, seven days per week, with exam centres on-site, we ensure that you are trained and certified quicker than anywhere else, having spent less time out of the office away from the day job.

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