PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to perform Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.

You will learn how to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an ISMS audit and lead an audit team.

In this eLearning training course you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

You will also learn how to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communicate with customers, and resolve any potential conflicts.

After acquiring the necessary skills to perform ISMS audits, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor certification, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Information Security Management

• Understand the operations of an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understand an auditor’s role to plan, lead, and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
• Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in the context of an ISMS audit
• Acquire the competencies of an auditor to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Domain 2: Information security management system (ISMS)
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

• Section 1: Training course objectives and structure
• Section 2: Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Section 3: Certification process
• Section 4: Fundamental concepts and principles of information security
• Section 5: Information security management system (ISMS)
• Section 6: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Section 7: The impact of trends and technology in auditing
• Section 8: Evidence-based auditing
• Section 9: Risk-based auditing
• Section 10: Initiation of the audit process
• Section 11: Stage 1 audit
• Section 12: Preparing for stage 2 audit
• Section 13: Stage 2 audit
• Section 14: Communication during the audit
• Section 15: Audit procedures
• Section 16: Creating audit test plans
• Section 17: Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
• Section 18: Audit documentation and quality review
• Section 19: Closing of the audit
• Section 20: Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
• Section 21: Beyond the initial audit
• Section 22: Managing an internal audit program
• Section 23: Closing of the training course

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

• Certification fees are included in the exam price.
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
• An attendance record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Credential requirements summary

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

Our ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on MyPECB platform. Once logged on using your PECB account, you will be able to browse through the sections of the eLearning training course. In addition to having the training course content in video format, you will also be able to access the regular training course materials in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and exercises correction key files will also be available). In addition to the lectures and the training course materials, quizzes have been incorporated into MyPECB to ensure that our eLearning training courses are as interactive as possible.

• Take the eLearning training course
• Access the materials on MyPECB
• Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams

PECB's eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience:

• The fact that the entire training course and examination is carried out electronically (hence the “e” in eLearning) means that all you need in order to access these training courses is a device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone), and internet access.
• Having access to the training courses 24/7 enables you to dictate the pace of your study. You do not have to worry about schedules, traveling, and accommodation, or having to take days off from work.
• The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as you need them.
• Every training course consists of several video sections.

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