ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Training for Information Security Management Systems

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training for ISMS

Course Duration: 5 Days - 8 Hours/day

Omnex is an Exemplar Global Certified TPECS provider for Exemplar Global IS, AU and TL Competency Units. This course has been developed to satisfy the Exemplar Global IS, AU and TL Examination Profiles and, as such, all attendees who successfully pass the exams during this course will achieve a Certificate of Attainment for the following competency units:

· Exemplar Global-IS

· Exemplar Global-AU

· Exemplar Global-TL

This course has been developed to cover all requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. The course includes definitions from ISO/IEC 27000:2018 (Information Security Management Systems – Overview and Vocabulary), Guidance from ISO/IEC 27003:2017 (Information Security Management System Implementation and Guidance) and auditing requirements from both ISO 19011:2010 (Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems) and ISO/IEC 27007:2017 (Guidelines for Information Security Management Systems Auditing). Group exercises and case studies will be used to develop the required skills. Other topics covered include the auditing process and methodologies, e. g. planning and conducting an audit, writing nonconformity statements, preparing an audit summary and report, and verifying corrective actions following the requirements of ISO 19011 and ISO 27007. Auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities will be used.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the application of Information Security Management principles in the context of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
  • Relate the Information Security Management system to the organizational assets, information security services, activities and operational processes.
  • Relate organization’s context and interested party needs and expectations to the planning and implementation of an organization’s Information Security Management system.
  • Understand the application of the principles, procedures and techniques of auditing.
  • Understand the conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation.
  • Understand the application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit.
  • Practice personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit.
  • Establish, plan and task the activities of an audit team.
  • Communicate effectively with the auditee and audit client.
  • Organize and direct audit team members.
  • Prevent and resolve conflict with the auditee and/or within the audit team.
  • Prepare and complete the audit report.

Course Outline

Day One

· Fundamentals of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)

o What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

o The purpose of ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS described.

· Process Approach to Information Security

· Risk-based Thinking

o ISMS Risks

o ISMS Risk Assessment

o ISMS Risk Treatment

o Group Exercise 1: Risk Identification Discussion

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 4 – Context of the Organization

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 5 – Leadership

o Group Exercise 2: Audit Scenarios

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 6 – Planning

Day Two

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 7 – Support

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 8 – Operation

· A look at and understanding of Annex A Controls

o Group Exercise 3: Audit Scenarios

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation

· ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 10 – Improvement

o Group Exercise 4: Audit Scenarios

· Understanding ISMS Final Exam

· Process Approach to Auditing, Turtle Diagrams and Audit Trails

o Breakout Exercise 1: Completing a Turtle Diagram

· Audit Guidance, Definitions and Principles

· The Audit Program

· Audit Planning and Preparation including ISO 27007 Guidelines for Information Security Management Systems Auditing

o Breakout Exercise 2: Documentation Review

o Breakout Exercise 3: Creating an Audit Plan

Day Three

· Conducting the Audit

o Breakout Exercise 4: Conducting an Audit Interview

· Writing Nonconformity Statements

o Breakout Exercise 5: Writing Nonconformity Statements

· Closing Meeting

· Completing the Audit Report

· Corrective Action and Close-Out

· Management Systems Auditing Final Exam

Day Four & Five

· Leading Audit Teams

· Management System Certification Scheme and Auditor Qualifications

· Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Mock Audit Case Study

· Review of Audit Process and Audit Management Strategies

· Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Final Exam

· Practical Application of Audit Principles and Instructor Interviews

Who Should Attend

This training is primarily designed for lead auditor candidates, but can also be valuable for Information Security Assurance Managers, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Implementation and/or Transition Team Members, Management Representatives, and all others who would like to develop competency in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the auditing process for third party auditing.

Course Materials

Each participant will receive a seminar manual and a breakout workbook that includes auditing case studies.

Note: Omnex does not provide copies of standard(s) during training courses, but clients are encouraged to have their own copy.

Note: Omnex does not provide copies of standard(s) during training courses, but clients are encouraged to have their own copy.

Pre-Requisite

An understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and/or work experience in applying ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is recommended.

Upcoming Training

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training for ISMS Program is available in multiple locations globally, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, India, Europe, Thailand, Singapore, Middle East and China.