Course details
Day 1: Introduction to nformation Security Management System (ISMS)
concepts
Normative, regulatory and legal framework related to Information Security
Fundamental principles of Information Security
The ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification process
The Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Detailed presentation of the clauses 4 to 8 of the ISO/IEC 27001:2013
standard
Day 2: Planning and Launching an ISMS audit
Fundamental concepts and principles of auditing
Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification audit
Documentation of an ISMS audit
Conducting an opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting an ISO27001 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures: observation, document review, interview, sampling
techniques, technical verification, corroboration and evaluation
Drafting test plans
Formulation of audit findings
Drafting of nonconformity reports
Operations management of an ISMS
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/IEC 27001:2013 audit
Evaluation of corrective action plans
Surveillance Audit
Audit management program
Day 5: Exam
Prerequisites
ISMS Foundation Training or a basic knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and
ISO/IEC 27002:2013 is recommended
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and practice:
Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playing and
oral presentations
Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
Practice test similar to the certification exam
Examination and certification
The “Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the
requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The
exam covers the following competence domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Information Security
Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 27001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 27001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 27001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 27001 audit program
The “Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam is available in
different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the
examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
For more information about the exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 27001
Lead Auditor After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply
for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Implementer,
Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer or Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead
Implementer, depending on their level of experience.
A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam
and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected
credential. For more information about ISO 27001 certifications and PECB
certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
General Information
Certification fees are included in the exam price
A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical
examples will be distributed to participants
A participation certificate of 31 CPE (Continuing Professional
Education)credits will be issued to participants
In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam
for free under certain conditions