ISO 27001 Training | ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training in Exeter

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course 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

• Organisational 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 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

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Exam Information 

To achieve the ISO 27001 Internal Auditor, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 30 
• Total Marks: 30 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

Who Should Attend this ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course?

The ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course is designed for professionals involved in internal auditing, information security management, and compliance roles. This course can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Internal Auditors
• Information Security Managers
• IT Managers
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Risk Managers
• Compliance Officers
• ISMS Managers
• Governance Professionals

Prerequisites of the ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course. However, familiarity with Information Security principles and concepts can be beneficial for the delegates.

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course Overview

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course develops the skills required to conduct internal audits of an Information Security Management System against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements. It covers audit principles, evidence evaluation, nonconformities, reporting, and continual improvement.

Delegates will develop practical knowledge of audit planning, evidence review, audit techniques, findings, and reporting. They will also understand how internal audits support ISMS performance, corrective action, and continual improvement.

This 2-Day course by The Knowledge Academy helps delegates apply ISO 27001 internal auditing practices in organisational environments. Delegates will be better prepared to conduct structured audits, communicate findings, and support effective ISMS improvement.

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course Objectives

• To understand ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and the structure of an ISMS
• To understand internal audit principles, standards, techniques, and responsibilities
• To plan and prepare ISO 27001 internal audits effectively
• To review audit evidence, documents, records, and organisational processes
• To classify audit findings and prepare clear internal audit reports
• To support nonconformity resolution, corrective action, and continual improvement

After completing this course, delegates will be able to plan, conduct, and report internal audits of an ISMS against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements. They will also be better prepared to identify nonconformities, evaluate audit evidence, and support corrective action and continual improvement.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course

ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training helps professionals build practical skills for reviewing an Information Security Management System against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements. It strengthens their ability to plan audits, assess evidence, identify nonconformities, communicate findings, and support continual improvement. Key benefits include:

• Stronger Audit Skills: Develop practical knowledge of audit principles, techniques, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Better ISMS Evaluation: Understand how to review ISMS processes, documented information, risk activities, and organisational practices.
• Effective Nonconformity Identification: Learn to identify, classify, and document audit findings accurately.
• Improved Audit Reporting: Build skills for preparing clear audit reports, conclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Corrective Action Support: Understand how audit findings contribute to corrective action and continual improvement.

Career Opportunities After Completing ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course

Completing this training can support professionals seeking roles involving information security auditing, compliance, risk, and ISMS assurance. Potential career opportunities include:

• ISO 27001 Internal Auditor: Conduct internal ISMS audits, review evidence, identify findings, and prepare audit reports.
• Information Security Auditor: Evaluate information security processes and assess their alignment with organisational and ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
• Compliance Analyst: Support compliance activities by reviewing processes, documentation, risks, and corrective actions.
• Risk and Assurance Analyst: Assist with risk assessment, assurance activities, audit evidence, and organisational controls.
• ISMS Manager: Support the operation, evaluation, and continual improvement of an Information Security Management System.

What’s Included in this ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Training Course?

• ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Examination
• World-class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack