Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination:
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program Certification:
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
Credential
Exam
Professional experience
MS audit/assessment experience
Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional Auditor
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
None
None
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
Two years: One year of work experience in Information Security Management
Audit activities: a total of 200 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
Five years: Two years of work experience in Information Security Management
Audit activities: a total of 300 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalent
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security Management
Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
Note:PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
- Audit planning
- Audit interview
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting non-conformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Documentation review
- On-site Audit
- Follow-up on non-conformities
- Leading an audit team
Requirements
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Testimonials (5)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.
Tayyeb Mahmood - Ajman Municipality
Course - COBIT 2019 Foundation
The trainer was extremely clear and concise. Very easy to understand and absorb the information.
Paul Clancy - Rowan Dartington
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The trainer was very motivated and knowledgeable. The trainer was not only capable of information transfer, she also brought it with humor to lighten the dry theoretical training subject.