Exam Details
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification validates an individual’s expertise in auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. It equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead, manage, and conduct ISO 27001 audits to assess an organization’s compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
Introduction to ISO 27001
Overview of ISMS
Importance of ISO 27001
Key principles and concepts
ISO 27001 Requirements
Context of the organization
Leadership and commitment
Planning
Support and operation
Performance evaluation
Improvement
Audit Principles and Concepts
Purpose and scope of an audit
Audit process phases
Types of audits
Lead auditor responsibilities
Ethical behavior and professional conduct
Risk Assessment and Management
Risk assessment principles
Risk assessment methodologies
Risk treatment options
Conducting risk assessments
Audit Techniques and Tools
Audit planning and preparation
Evidence collection
Identifying non-conformities
Root cause analysis
Writing audit reports
Lead Auditor Responsibilities
Leading an audit team
Managing audit activities
Ensuring impartiality
Coaching and mentoring auditors
Certification Process and Exam Preparation
Certification process
Review of exam topics
Practice questions
Post-Audit Activities
Writing and submitting the audit report
Corrective actions and follow-up audits
Continuous improvement
Exam Structure and Format
Exam details
Types of questions
Scoring and passing criteria
Exam Benefits
Develop expertise in conducting ISO 27001 audits following international standards. Enhance skills in risk assessment, security controls, and compliance evaluation. Boost career opportunities in cybersecurity, compliance, and auditing roles. Gain the ability to guide organizations toward successful ISO 27001 certification.
Who Should Attend
Information security managers IT and corporate security managers Corporate governance managers Risk and compliance managers Information security consultants Anyone who would like to a systems auditor
Exam Syllabus
Fundamentals of ISO 27001 & ISMS – Key principles, structure, and objectives. Audit Planning & Preparation – Understanding audit scope, objectives, and criteria. Conducting ISO 27001 Audits – Evidence collection, non-conformance identification, and risk assessment. Audit Reporting & Documentation – Writing audit reports, findings, and corrective action plans. Lead Auditor Responsibilities & Best Practices – Ethics, auditor competencies, and continual improvement.
Exam Details
Exam Duration - 2 Hours, Number of Questions: 50, Exam Pattern - MCQs, Exam Method - Online Exam, Pass Mark - 70% (35/50), Exam Result - Immediate