ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training

The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course provides in-depth training on conducting full lifecycle audits of ISMS based on ISO 27001. Aligned with ISO 19011 auditing standards, this course prepares professionals to lead external audits, manage risk findings, and support continuous improvement of security frameworks. It is ideal for those responsible for ensuring compliance with international information security standards. 

Key Topics Covered 

• Structure and Requirements of ISO 27001 

• Principles and Practices of Auditing in accordance with ISO 19011 

• Planning, Executing, and Reporting ISMS Audits 

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor 

• Evaluating Controls and Risk Treatment Plans 

• Managing Nonconformities and Follow-up Activities 

Course Benefits 

• Build Audit Leadership Capability: Learn how to manage full audit cycles 

• Improve Organisational Security: Help align ISMS with regulatory and contractual demands 

• Advance your Career: Open doors to roles in security assurance and compliance 

• Support Accreditation Readiness: Ensure systems meet ISO 27001 audit standards 

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for auditing, managing, or evaluating information security practices. It is especially suited to: 

• Internal and External Auditors 

• Information Security Managers 

• Risk and Compliance Officers 

• IT Governance Professionals 

• Cybersecurity Consultants 

• Data Protection Leads  

 Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27001 

• Introduction 

• Compatibility with Other Management System Standards 

• ISO 27001:2022 and its Clauses 

Module 2: Information Security 

• What is Business? 

• Industries 

• Risk 

• SWOT Analysis 

• Constructs and Characteristics of Assets 

• Security and Privacy 

• Triad of Information Security 

• Cyber Security is Everyone’s Responsibility 

• Cybersecurity Landscape 

• What is Information Security? 

• Information Security Management 

• Need of Information Security 

• Threats to Information Security 

• Active and Passive Attacks 

Module 3: Context of the Organisation 

• Understanding the Organisation and Its Context 

• Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties 

• Determining the Scope of the Information Security Management System 

• Information Security Management System 

• Module 4: Leadership 

• Leadership and Commitment 

• Policy 

• Organisational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 

Module 5: Planning 

• Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities 

• Information Security Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them 

• Planning of Changes 

Module 6: Support 

• Resources 

• Competence 

• Awareness 

• Communication 

• Documented Information 

Module 7: Operation 

• Documented Information   

• Information Security Risk Assessment 

• Information Security Risk Treatment 

Module 8: Performance Evaluation 

• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation 

• Internal Audit 

• Management Review 

Module 9: Improvement 

• Nonconformity and Corrective Action 

• Continual Improvement 

Module 10: Introduction to Auditing 

• Internal Audit Charter 

• Communicate with Organisation and Audit Committee 

• Auditing Reflects 

• General and Internal Auditing Standards and Guidance 

• Auditing Types 

• Auditing Techniques 

• Auditing Principles 

• Phases of Audit 

Module 11: Performing ISO 27001 Audits 

• Preparing an Audit Report 

• Assessment of Audit Reports and Documents 

• Report Preparation, Findings, Reconciliation, and Conclusions 

• Auditing Procedures 

• Reviewing Documents and Reports 

• Classifying Findings 

• Reliability of Audit Findings 

Module 12: Internal Auditor 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Audit Plan 

• Opening Meeting 

• Record Review Activities 

• Internal Auditor Checklist 

• Communication Between Departments 

• Drafting Reports and Test Plans 

Module 13: ISMS and the ISO 27001 Standards Family 

• What is an ISMS? 

• Project Plan 

• Management and Governance Frameworks 

• ISMS Benefits 

• Scope of ISMS in an organisation 

• Introduction to Management Systems 

• Process Approach 

• Fundamentals 

• PDCA Cycle 

Module 14: Interaction with ISO 27005 

• What is ISO 27005? 

• ISO 27001 VS ISO 27005 

• Quantifying the Business Impact 

• Impact Severity 

Module 15: Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Case Study:  ABC’s ISO 27001  

Module 16: Launch and Implement an ISMS in an Organisation 

• Apply the Frameworks 

• Procedures and Controls 

• Implementing the Controls 

• Training and Awareness Programme 

• Management’s Role 

• Responsibilities of Employees 

Module 17: Risk Management 

• Analysing and Evaluating Risks 

• Managing Risk Approaches 

• Case Study: Law Firm 

Module 18: Risk Assessment and the Statement of Applicability (SOA) 

• Risk Assessment 

• Conducting Risk Assessments 

• Risk Assessment Methodology 

• ISMS Risk Assessment Report 

• Threats and Vulnerabilities 

Module 19: Introduction to ISO 27001 Lead Auditor 

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor 

• Team Selection and Planning 

• Qualifications of an Auditor 

• Conformance and Compliance 

Module 20: Preparing and Planning an Audit 

• Roles and Responsibility of an Auditor 

• Auditing Schedule and Time 

• Procedures and Process Flow 

• Activities of an Auditor 

• Audit Components 

• Purpose and Extent of an Audit 

Module 21: Reviewing Process and Qualities 

• Different Review Stages 

• Collecting Evidence 

• Observation 

• Audit Findings 

• Conducting Follow-ups 

Module 22: Certification 

• Selecting an ISO 27001 Registrar 

• Prepare for the Certification Audits 

• Certification 

• Stage 1 Audit 

• Stage 2 Audit 

• Surveillance Audit 

• Re-Certification Audit 

Module 23: Audit Triangle 

• Fraud Triangle 

• Tackling the Fraud Triangle 

Module 24: Auditing Techniques 

• Classifying Audit Findings 

• On-Site Auditing 

• Remote Auditing Methods 

Module 25: Tasks of an Auditor 

• Opening Meetings 

• Daily Discussion Meetings 

• Closing Meeting 

• Monitoring and Logging 

• Handling Stressful Situations 

• Intrusion and Penetration Testing 

• Reporting Audits 

• Follow-up Actions 

By the end of the course, you will be able to: 

• Lead audits of ISO 27001-compliant Information Security Management Systems 

• Interpret and apply ISO 27001 requirements during audits 

• Conduct audit interviews, gather evidence, and assess compliance 

• Write clear audit reports and manage corrective actions 

• Guide organisations towards stronger information security and governance 

To achieve the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:  

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 30  

• Total Marks: 30 Marks  

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks  

• Duration: 40 Minutes 

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book