ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of ISO 27001

• Introduction to ISO 27001
• Integration with Other Management System Standards
• Key Clauses in ISO 27001:2022

Module 2: Understanding Information Security

• Business Fundamentals
• Industry Overview
• Risk Management
• SWOT Analysis
• Asset Characteristics and Structures
• Security vs. Privacy
• Information Security Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Shared Responsibility in Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Landscape
• Definition and Scope of Information Security
• Information Security Management Principles
• Importance of Information Security
• Common Threats to Information Security
• Types of Attacks: Active and Passive

Module 3: Organizational Context

• Identifying Organizational Context and External Factors
• Understanding Stakeholder Expectations
• Defining the Scope of the ISMS (Information Security Management System)

Module 4: Leadership and Governance

• Leadership Commitment and Engagement
• Development of Information Security Policies
• Defining Roles, Responsibilities, and Authority

Module 5: Strategic Planning

• Roles and Responsibilities in Security Planning
• Setting Information Security Objectives
• Managing Organizational Changes

Module 6: Supporting Infrastructure

• Resource Allocation
• Competency Development
• Awareness and Training Programs
• Internal and External Communication Strategies
• Documentation and Record-Keeping

Module 7: Operational Management

• Managing and Maintaining Documentation
• Conducting Information Security Risk Assessments
• Implementing Risk Treatment Strategies

Module 8: Performance Evaluation

• Monitoring, Measuring, and Analyzing Security Metrics
• Conducting Internal Audits
• Management Review Process

Module 9: Continuous Improvement

• Identifying Nonconformities and Implementing Corrective Actions
• Strategies for Continuous Improvement

Module 10: Fundamentals of Auditing

• Understanding the Internal Audit Charter
• Communication with Organizations and Audit Committees
• Core Auditing Concepts
• General and Internal Auditing Standards
• Types of Audits
• Auditing Principles and Techniques
• Audit Lifecycle and Phases

Module 11: Conducting ISO 27001 Audits

• Preparing Comprehensive Audit Reports
• Evaluating Audit Reports and Documents
• Findings Reconciliation and Conclusion Development
• Audit Procedure Implementation
• Document Review Process
• Classification of Audit Findings
• Ensuring Reliability of Audit Outcomes

Module 12: Role of Internal Auditors

• Responsibilities of an Internal Auditor
• Audit Planning and Execution
• Conducting Opening Meetings
• Reviewing and Verifying Records
• Using Internal Audit Checklists
• Interdepartmental Communication
• Report Drafting and Testing Procedures

Module 13: ISMS and ISO 27001 Standards Framework

• Definition and Scope of an ISMS
• Developing a Project Plan for ISMS Implementation
• Governance and Management Frameworks
• Business Benefits of an ISMS
• Process-Oriented Approach to ISMS
• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle

Module 14: Understanding ISO 27005

• Overview of ISO 27005
• Comparison Between ISO 27001 and ISO 27005
• Business Impact Quantification
• Severity and Impact Analysis

Module 15: Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer

• Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Case Study: Implementing ISO 27001 in an Organization

Module 16: Implementing an ISMS in an Organization

• Framework Application
• Establishing Procedures and Controls
• Control Implementation Process
• Security Awareness and Training Programs
• Role of Management in ISMS Implementation
• Employee Responsibilities

Module 17: Risk Management Strategies

• Risk Analysis and Evaluation Methods
• Risk Management Approaches
• Case Study: Risk Management in a Law Firm

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

• Conducting Risk Assessments
• Developing a Risk Assessment Methodology
• Preparing ISMS Risk Assessment Reports
• Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities

Module 19: Introduction to ISO 27001 Lead Auditing

• Core Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
• Selecting and Managing an Audit Team
• Required Qualifications for Auditors
• Understanding Compliance vs. Conformance

Module 20: Audit Preparation and Planning

• Defining Auditor Responsibilities
• Developing an Audit Schedule
• Establishing Procedures and Process Flows
• Key Auditor Activities
• Essential Components of an Audit
• Determining the Audit Scope and Objectives

Module 21: Audit Execution and Review

• Various Stages of the Audit Review Process
• Gathering and Evaluating Audit Evidence
• Observations and Audit Findings
• Follow-up Audit Procedures

Module 22: ISO 27001 Certification Process

• Selecting an ISO 27001 Certification Body
• Preparing for Certification Audits
• Stages of the Certification Process (Stage 1 & 2 Audits)
• Conducting Surveillance Audits
• Re-Certification Audit Procedures

Module 23: Understanding the Audit Triangle

• Fraud Triangle Concept
• Strategies to Mitigate Fraud Risks

Module 24: Advanced Auditing Techniques

• Classification of Audit Findings
• On-Site vs. Remote Auditing Approaches

Module 25: Key Auditor Responsibilities

• Conducting Opening and Closing Meetings
• Managing Daily Audit Briefings
• Logging and Monitoring Audit Activities
• Handling High-Stress Audit Situations
• Performing Intrusion and Penetration Testing
• Finalizing and Reporting Audit Findings
• Implementing Post-Audit Follow-ups 

1. 5 days interactive instructor-led training

2. Training provided by highly qualified, certified, and accredited trainers

from PECB

3. Certificate of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course by PECB 

4. Certification