ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
12 Jul 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
01 Nov 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Introduction

ISO 27001 is an Information Security Management System. It is a suite of processes necessary to manage the information security within an organization. Organizations implementing ISMS must establish appropriate security policies, identify risks and carry risk assessments, implement ISMS performance evaluation and constantly plan for further improvement.

ISO 27001 (ISMS) Lead Auditor Training and certification course will provide a detailed understanding of audit methodology including interview techniques, auditing risk assessments, ensuring appropriate corrective action and practicing new skills.

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training provides you the skills necessary to execute an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit with the help of globally recognized audit principles, methods and techniques. This training enables you to plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process. Also, practical exercises during the training help you master audit techniques and manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers and conflict resolution.

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Certification

Upon passing the ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent, a candidate earns the credential of ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.

The prerequisites of this exam include:

  • A total of five years of professional experience out of which two years must be spent working in Information Security Management.
  • A total of 300 hours of audit activities.

Objectives

    The learning objectives of ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course include:

    • Learning the operations of an ISMS (Information Security Management System) based on ISO/IEC 27001
    • Understanding the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
    • Understanding an auditor’s role that includes planning, leading and monitoring a management system audit as per ISO 19011
    • Gaining expertise in leading an audit and audit team
    • Understanding the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit
    • Getting acquainted with the responsibilities of an auditor which include planning and leading an audit, drafting reports and monitoring an audit in compliance with ISO 19011

Training Methodology

This is not an introductory course but one that is intended for those planning to sit for the certified quality manager exam. However, the topics are covered in such sufficient detail so that people with little advanced knowledge of the concepts will be able to master them with practice. Each topic is presented in a practical, easy to follow manner that emphasizes the practical application of the tools covered. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice tools during the course as well as with optional homework exercises.

Who Should Attend?

  • Auditors
  • Professionals associated with Information Security team
  • Quality professionals
  • Project Managers
  • IT expert advisors
  • Chief Security Officers (CSOs)
  • Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
  • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

Accreditation

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