ISO 27001 Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course (Virtual)

• October 6-10, 2025 – (Register Now!)

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Course Duration:

5 Days (40 hours)

All Attendees who successfully complete the course and pass the exams during the course will achieve Certification as Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001.

This unaccredited course was developed to cover all requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard.

• Incorporates key definitions from ISO/IEC 27000:2018 (Information Security Management Systems – Overview and Vocabulary).
• Includes implementation guidance from ISO/IEC 27003:2017.
• Based on auditing principles from:
  – ISO 19011:2010 (Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems)
  – ISO/IEC 27007:2017 (Guidelines for Auditing Information Security Management Systems)
• Participants will engage in group exercises and case studies to develop practical auditing skills.
• Topics covered include:
  – Audit planning and execution
  – Writing nonconformity statements
  – Preparing audit summaries and reports
  – Verifying corrective actions
• All content is aligned with the requirements of ISO 19011 and ISO 27007.
• Mock Audit Case studies are used to enhance skills in identifying nonconformities.

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Knowledge Objectives:

Deep Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022

• Interpret the clauses (4-10) and Annex A controls.
• Understand the relationship between risk assessment, treatment, and the Statement of Applicability (SoA).
• Recognize how ISO/IEC 27001 aligns with ISO’s High-Level Structure (HLS).

Familiarity with Information Security Concepts

• Comprehend key information security principles: confidentiality, integrity, availability.
• Understand the context and requirements of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Audit Framework Knowledge

• Understand the structure and purpose of management system audits per ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing).
• Know the different types of audits: internal, external, surveillance, and certification audits.

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Skill-Based Outcomes:

Audit Planning and Preparation

• Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria.
• Prepare audit plans and checklists.
• Review ISMS documentation and evidence for adequacy.

Conducting Audits

• Carry out on-site or remote audits, including:
  – Interviewing personnel
  – Observing operations
  – Reviewing records and evidence
• Identify and record audit findings and nonconformities.

Audit Reporting and Follow-up

• Write clear, objective, and actionable audit reports and nonconformity statements.
• Conduct closing meetings and present findings.
• Evaluate corrective actions and perform follow-up audits if needed.

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Behavioral/Professional Outcomes

Lead an Audit Team

• Assign roles and manage an audit team effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills during audits.

Maintain Auditor Ethics and Integrity

• Apply ISO 19011 auditor code of conduct: objectivity, confidentiality, due diligence.

Improve Organizational Security Posture

• Recommend improvements to ISMS effectiveness and compliance.
• Contribute to continual improvement through well-conducted audits.

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