ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

ISO 27001 Lead 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 Organisation 

• Understanding the Organisation 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 

• Organisational Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 
   

Module 5: Planning 

• Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities 

• Information Security Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them 

• Planning of Changes 
   

Module 6: Support 

• Resources 

• Competence 

• Awareness 

• Communication 

• Documented Information 
   

Module 7: Operation 

• Documented Information 

• 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 Organisation 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 
   

Module 13: ISMS and the ISO 27001 Standards Family 

• What is an ISMS? 

• Project Plan 

• Management and Governance Frameworks 

• ISMS Benefits 

• Scope of ISMS in an organisation 

• Introduction to Management Systems 

• Process Approach 

• Fundamentals 

• PDCA Cycle 
   

Module 14: Interaction with ISO 27005 

• What is ISO 27005? 

• ISO 27001 VS ISO 27005 

• Quantifying the Business Impact 

• Impact Severity 
   

Module 15: Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Implementer 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Case Study: ABC’s ISO 27001 
   

Module 16: Launch and Implement an ISMS in an Organisation 

• Apply the Frameworks 

• Procedures and Controls 

• Implementing the Controls 

• Training and Awareness Programme 

• Management’s Role 

• Responsibilities of Employees 
   

Module 17: Risk Management 

• Analysing and Evaluating Risks 

• Managing Risk Approaches 

• Case Study: Law Firm 
   

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

• Risk Assessment 

• Conducting Risk Assessments 

• Risk Assessment Methodology 

• ISMS Risk Assessment Report 

• Threats and Vulnerabilities 
   

Module 19: Introduction to ISO 27001 Lead Auditor 

• Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor 

• Team Selection and Planning 

• Qualifications of an Auditor 

• Conformance and Compliance 
   

Module 20: Preparing and Planning an Audit 

• Roles and Responsibility of an Auditor 

• Auditing Schedule and Time 

• Procedures and Process Flow 

• Activities of an Auditor 

• Audit Components 

• Purpose and Extent of an Audit 
   

Module 21: Reviewing Process and Qualities 

• Different Review Stages 

• Collecting Evidence 

• Observation 

• Audit Findings 

• Conducting Follow-ups 
   

Module 22: Certification 

• Selecting an ISO 27001 Registrar 

• Prepare for the Certification Audits 

• Certification 

• Stage 1 Audit 

• Stage 2 Audit 

• Surveillance Audit 

• Re-Certification Audit 
   

Module 23: Audit Triangle 

• Fraud Triangle 

• Tackling the Fraud Triangle 
   

Module 24: Auditing Techniques 

• Classifying Audit Findings 

• On-Site Auditing 

• Remote Auditing Methods 
   

Module 25: Tasks of an Auditor 

• Opening Meetings 

• Daily Discussion Meetings 

• Closing Meeting 

• Monitoring and Logging 

• Handling Stressful Situations 

• Intrusion and Penetration Testing 

• Reporting Audits 

• Follow-up Actions 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding ISO 27001 standards to applying structured audit techniques for evaluating and improving Information Security Management Systems. Each stage builds the confidence needed to lead and manage professional audits effectively. 
 

• Learn the principles and objectives of ISO 27001 and ISMS audits 

• Learn how to plan and prepare for ISO 27001 audit activities 

• Learn to conduct audit interviews and gather objective evidence 

• Learn how to evaluate security controls and identify nonconformities 

• Learn to document audit findings and create professional audit reports 

• Learn how to lead audit teams and manage end-to-end audit processes 

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam Information 

The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam assesses candidates understanding of audit principles, ISO 27001 requirements, and the ability to conduct professional ISMS audits. 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