course | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Learn ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor skills including information security management systems (ISMS), risk assessment, compliance auditing, cybersecurity governance
ICTP-2169 | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Course Sector : Internationally Certified Training Programs
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 31/08/2026 | 04/09/2026 | Vienna | $4,950 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 30/11/2026 | 04/12/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 15/03/2027 | 19/03/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 13/06/2027 | 17/06/2027 | Doha | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor course is a professional training program designed to help participants develop the knowledge and auditing skills required to assess and audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27001 standard.
This course focuses on the principles of information security management, enabling organizations to protect sensitive information, manage cybersecurity risks, and ensure compliance with global security standards. Participants will learn how to plan, conduct, manage, and report ISO 27001 audits effectively using internationally accepted auditing practices.
The program covers key topics such as information security governance, risk assessment, cybersecurity controls, compliance management, incident response, and audit methodologies. Learners will understand how organizations identify security vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, and maintain secure operational environments.
A major focus of the course is auditing techniques and ISO compliance processes. Participants will study audit planning, evidence collection, nonconformity reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement frameworks used in ISMS auditing.
In addition, the course explains ISO 27001 requirements related to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Learners will also explore security policies, access control, business continuity, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
This course is ideal for auditors, cybersecurity professionals, compliance officers, IT managers, risk managers, consultants, and individuals responsible for information security governance and regulatory compliance.
By completing this course, participants will gain the expertise needed to perform professional ISO 27001 audits, improve organizational cybersecurity practices, support compliance initiatives, and strengthen information security management systems across various industries.
Course objective
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
Course audience
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead information security management system (ISMS) audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master the information security management system audit process
- Individuals responsible to maintain conformity with the ISMS requirements in an organization
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for the information security management system audit
- Expert advisors in information security management
Course Outline | 01 Day One
Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
- Training course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of information security
- Information security management system (ISMS)
Course Outline | 02 Day Two
Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- The impact of trends and technology in auditing
- Evidence-based auditing
- Risk-based auditing
- Initiation of the audit process
- Stage 1 audit
Course Outline | 03 Day Three
On-site audit activities
- Preparing for stage 2 audit
- Stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
Course Outline | 04 Day Four
Closing the audit
- Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Closing of the audit
- Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Closing of the training course
Course Outline | 05 Day Five
Certification Exam
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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