ISO 27001 Internal Auditor

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27001 

• Introduction 

• Compatibility with Other Management System Standards 

• ISO 27001:2022 and Its Clauses 
   

Module 2: Information Security 

• What is Business? 

• Industries 

• Risk 

• SWOT Analysis 

• Constructs and Characteristics of Assets 

• Security and Privacy 

• Triad of Information Security 

• Cyber Security is Everyone’s Responsibility 

• Cybersecurity Landscape 

• What is Information Security? 

• Information Security Management 

• Need of Information Security 

• Threats to Information Security 

• Active and Passive Attacks 
   

Module 3: Context of the Organization 

• Understanding the Organization and Its Context 

• Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties 

• Determining the Scope of the Information Security Management System 

• Information Security Management System 
   

Module 4: Leadership 

• Leadership and Commitment 

• Policy 

• Organizational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 
   

Module 5: Planning 

• Organizational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 

• Information Security Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them 

• Planning of Changes 
   

Module 6: Support 

• Resources 

• Competence 

• Awareness 

• Communication 

• Documented Information 
   

Module 7: Operation 

• Operational Planning and Control 

• Information Security Risk Assessment 

• Information Security Risk Treatment 
   

Module 8: Performance Evaluation 

• Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation 

• Internal Audit 

• Management Review 
   

Module 9: Improvement 

• Nonconformity and Corrective Action 

• Continual Improvement 
   

Module 10: Introduction to Auditing 

• Internal Audit Charter 

• Communicate with Organization and Audit Committee 

• Auditing Reflects 

• General and Internal Auditing Standards and Guidance 

• Auditing Types 

• Auditing Techniques 

• Auditing Principles 

• Phases of Audit 
   

Module 11: Performing ISO 27001 Audits 

• Preparing an Audit Report 

• Assessment of Audit Reports and Documents 

• Report Preparation, Findings, Reconciliation, and Conclusions 

• Auditing Procedures 

• Reviewing Documents and Reports 

• Classifying Findings 

• Reliability of Audit Findings 
   

Module 12: Internal Auditor 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Audit Plan 

• Opening Meeting 

• Record Review Activities 

• Internal Auditor Checklist 

• Communication Between Departments 

• Drafting Reports and Test Plans 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding ISMS audit principles to applying structured internal audit techniques within an organisation. Each stage builds the confidence needed to perform internal audits effectively. 
 

• Learn the principles and objectives of ISO 27001 internal auditing 

• Learn how to plan and prepare for internal audit activities 

• Learn to conduct audit interviews and collect accurate evidence 

• Learn how to identify nonconformities and improvement opportunities 

• Learn to document findings and support corrective action processes 

• Learn how internal auditing contributes to continual ISMS improvement

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Exam Information 

The ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Exam assesses candidates’ understanding of internal audit processes, ISO 27001 standards, and ISMS evaluation techniques. The format of the exam is as follows: 
 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 

• Total Questions: 30 Questions 

• Total Marks: 30 Marks 

• Pass Marks: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 

• Duration: 40 Minutes 

• Open Book/Closed Book: Closed book