ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Lead Auditor Training Course – Live Virtual Tutor-Led (PECB)

About Course

The ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Lead Auditor Training Course – PECB Certified is an advanced live virtual tutor-led programme designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to audit Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 19011 audit guidelines.

This course equips learners with a strong understanding of information security principles, audit methodologies, and risk-based auditing approaches. It focuses on planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on ISMS audits while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Through interactive virtual sessions, case studies, and practical audit exercises, participants gain the competence required to lead ISO 27001 audits and support organizations in achieving and maintaining certification.

The course follows the PECB certification pathway and prepares participants for the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification examination

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and ISMS principles.
  • Apply ISO 19011 audit guidelines in real audit situations.
  • Plan, conduct, and manage ISO 27001 audits effectively.
  • Evaluate information security risks and controls.
  • Identify nonconformities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Lead ISMS audit teams professionally.
  • Support certification and compliance processes.
  • Strengthen organizational information security posture.
  • Apply risk-based auditing techniques.
  • Prepare for PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification.

Course Content

Introduction to Information Security and ISO 27001
Fundamentals of information security CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) Overview of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Importance of an ISMS in modern organizations

ISO 27001 Framework and Requirements
Structure and clauses of ISO 27001 Risk-based approach in ISMS Integration with other management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 42001, etc.) Organizational context and leadership roles

Information Security Risk Management
Risk identification and assessment Threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts Risk treatment options Statement of Applicability (SoA)

ISO 27001 Annex A Controls
Overview of control categories Access control and identity management Cryptography and data protection Incident management and monitoring

Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines
Audit principles and ethics Audit programme management Audit planning and preparation Evidence collection techniques

Conducting ISMS Audits
Opening and closing meetings Interviewing techniques Sampling and verification methods Identifying nonconformities

Lead Auditor Roles and Responsibilities
Leading audit teams Managing audit programmes Communication and reporting Professional ethics and conduct

ISMS Performance Evaluation
Monitoring and measurement Internal audits and management review Key performance indicators (KPIs) Continuous improvement

Certification and Compliance Process
Certification audit stages (Stage 1 & Stage 2) Surveillance audits Compliance obligations Common audit findings and corrections

Exam Preparation and Case Studies
Practical audit scenarios Mock audit exercises Common mistakes in ISO 27001 audits Preparation for PECB certification exam

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