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Lead Auditor (ISO/IEC 27001)

This four-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 the certification process according to ISO 17021. Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.

Exam included

This training is organised in collaboration with Nitroxis and TRECCERT.

Who should attend this course?
  • Internal auditors
  • Auditors wanting to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS)  certification audits
  • Project managers or consultants wanting to master the Information Security Management System audit process
  • CxO and Senior Managers responsible for the IT governance of an enterprise and the management of its risks
  • Members of an information security team
  • Expert advisors in information technology
  • Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information security audit function
Prerequisites

ISO 27001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 27001 is recommended

Learning objectives

  • To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 internal audit following ISO 19011 guidelines
  • To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 certification audit following ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021 and ISO 27006
  • To acquire the necessary expertise  to manage an ISMS audit team
  • To understand the operation of an ISO 27001 conformant information security management system
  • To understand the relationship between an Information Security Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
  • To improve the ability to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, its risk assessment and audit decision-making

Day 1: Introduction to Information Security Management System (ISMS) concepts as required by ISO 27001

  • Normative, regulatory and legal framework related to information security
  • Fundamental principles of information security
  • ISO 27001 certification process
  • Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of ISO27001:2013

Day 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO 27001 audit

  • Fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
  • Preparation of an ISO 27001 certification audit
  • ISMS documentation audit
  • Conducting an opening meeting

Day 3: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit

  • Communication during the audit
  • Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
  • Audit test plans
  • Formulation of audit findings
  • Documenting nonconformities

Day 4: Concluding and ensuring the follow-up of an ISO 27001 audit

  • Audit documentation
  • Quality review
  • Conducting a closing meeting and conclusion of an ISO 27001 audit
  • Evaluation of corrective action plans
  • ISO 27001 Surveillance audit
  • Internal audit management program

Day 5: Certification Exam

Practical information

Duration

4 Days

Languages

EN

Price

€ 2750 + 21% VAT

Location

Classroom Course

Schedule

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Sessions in English
04-07/03/2025Book
13-16/05/2025Book
23-26/09/2025Book
09-12/12/2025Book
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