PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO 27001

• ISO/IEC 27001 Auditors
• Lead Auditors
• Internal Auditors
• Information Security Auditors
• ISMS Managers
• Information Security Managers
• GRC Professionals
• Compliance Professionals
• Information Security Consultants
• ISO Consultants
• Risk Management Professionals
• Security Managers
• IT Managers
• Technical Experts
• Information Security Advisors
• Professionals responsible for maintaining ISMS conformity
• Professionals seeking to lead ISO/IEC 27001 audits

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of an ISMS.
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements from an auditor's perspective.
• Understand fundamental audit principles and methodologies.
• Apply ISO 19011 audit guidelines.
• Understand the certification audit process under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
• Establish audit objectives, scope, criteria, and plans.
• Develop and manage an effective audit program.
• Select and manage competent audit teams.
• Collect and evaluate objective audit evidence.
• Conduct interviews and document reviews.
• Evaluate ISMS conformity against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
• Identify and document nonconformities.
• Prepare audit working papers and reports.
• Conduct opening and closing meetings.
• Manage communication with audit clients and stakeholders.
• Handle conflicts during audits.
• Lead on-site audit activities.
• Follow up on corrective actions and nonconformities.
• Manage and continually improve an audit program.
• Prepare organizations and audit teams for effective ISO/IEC 27001 certification audits.

• A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001.
• Comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Recommended background:

• Basic information security knowledge.
• Familiarity with management systems.
• Understanding of risk management is beneficial.
• Experience in information security, compliance, audit, GRC, or IT is advantageous.
• Prior internal audit experience can be helpful.

Certification: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Exam: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Examination
Exam Duration: 3 Hours
Exam Level: Professional