ISO 27005 Internal Auditor Training

The ISO 27005 Internal Auditor Course provides practical training on auditing information security risk management processes. It equips learners with the skills to assess ISO 27005-based risk practices, strengthen audit reporting, and support Information Security Management System (ISMS) alignment with ISO 27001 through effective internal audits. 

Key Topics Covered 

• Overview of ISO 27005: Risk management scope and principles. 

• Risk Assessment Process: Identification, analysis, and evaluation. 

• Internal Audit Planning: Objectives, scope, and methodology. 

• Audit Techniques: Evidence collection and risk-based evaluations. 

• Reporting and Improvement: Non-conformity identification and follow-up actions.

Course Benefits 

• Practical Competence: Build skills to audit risk management in an ISMS. 

• Career Value: Ideal for Risk Analysts, IT Auditors, and Security Officers. 

• Interactive Learning: Includes audit simulations and reporting exercises. 

• Risk-Based Insight: Understand how ISO 27005 supports effective risk assessment. 

The ISO 27005 Internal Auditor Course equips professionals to audit Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The following professionals can benefit greatly from this course: 

• Information Security Managers 

• Information Security Officers 

• Internal Auditors 

• Risk Managers 

• Regulatory Officers 

• Security Engineers 

• Security Analysts 

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27005 Standard 

• Introduction 

• Concepts, Key Definitions, and Background 

• Quality Management System (QMS) 

• Information Security Risk Management 

• Role and Importance 

• Understanding the Situation in an Organisation 

• Reviewing and Monitoring 

• Octave Method 

• EBIOS Method 

• MEHARI 

• Harmonised TRA Method 

Module 2: Interaction with Other ISO 

• How ISO 27005 Interacts with ISO 27001? 

• Quantifying the Business Impact 

• Impact Severity 

Module 3: Planning Individual Internal Audits 

• Internal Audit Approach 

• Risk Assurance Mapping 

• Audit Plan 

• Research the Audit Area 

• Conduct Process Walk-Throughs 

• Map Risks to the Organisation, Process, or Function 

• Obtain Data Prior to Fieldwork 

Module 4: Conducting Internal Audit and Handling the Interview Process 

• Identify Risks 

• Plan and Audit Activities 

• Validate the Facts and Complete the Work 

• Develop a Deliverable or Report that will Drive Action 

• Follow Up 

Module 5: Understanding Risk Management in an Internal Audit 

• Introduction 

• Risk Management Process 

Module 6: Preparation of an ISO 27005 Audit 

• Define Audit Objectives and Scope 

• Select Audit Criteria 

• Establish Audit Teams 

• Develop Audit Plan 

Module 7: Conducting an ISO 27005 Audit 

• Risk Management Process 

• Context Establishment 

• Risk Assessment 

• Risk Treatment 

• Risk Acceptance 

• Risk Communication and Consultation 

• Risk Monitoring and Review 

Module 8: Closing an ISO 27005 Audit 

• Prepare Audit Report 

• Distribute Audit Report 

• Conduct Audit Follow-up 

Module 9: Managing an ISO 27005 Audit Program 

• Know What and When to Audit 

• Create an Audit Schedule 

• Pre-Planning the Scheduled Audit 

• Conducting the Audit 

• Record the Findings 

• Report Findings 

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

• Conduct internal audits of ISO 27005-based risk management processes 

• Evaluate risk identification, assessment, and treatment practices 

• Prepare structured audit reports with actionable findings 

• Contribute to ISMS risk alignment with ISO 27001 

• Support continual improvement in security risk processes 

To achieve the ISO 27005 Internal Auditor, 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