Lead Auditor (ISO/IEC 27001)

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

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.

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

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