ISO 27001 Training | ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training in Exeter

ISO 27001 Lead 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

• 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

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam Information

To achieve the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification, 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 Lead Auditor Course?

This ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course is suitable for professionals involved in Information Security, auditing, risk, and compliance who want to develop their ability to conduct and lead ISMS audits based on ISO 27001. This course can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Information Security Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Auditors
• Risk Managers
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Compliance Officers
• Data Protection Officers

Prerequisites for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course 

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course. However, familiarity with information security and ISO 27001 standards can be beneficial for the delegates.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course Overview

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training provides in-depth knowledge of auditing Information Security Management Systems in line with ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Delegates learn auditing principles, risk assessment approaches, ISMS requirements, and techniques for evaluating conformity and audit evidence.

Delegates develop the ability to plan, conduct, and manage ISMS audits confidently. They strengthen their skills in collecting evidence, evaluating findings, preparing audit reports, communicating conclusions, and supporting effective audit follow-up activities.

This 5-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy equips delegates to apply structured auditing techniques in professional environments. They will be better prepared to conduct ISO 27001 audits, classify findings, report audit results, and contribute to the continual improvement of an organisation’s ISMS.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course Objectives

• To understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS auditing
• To plan and conduct ISMS audits using structured auditing approaches
• To evaluate audit evidence and assess conformity with ISO 27001 requirements
• To identify, classify, and communicate audit findings effectively
• To understand Information Security risk assessment and risk treatment approaches
• To develop skills in reporting audit results and supporting follow-up activities

After completing this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course, delegates gain the skills to plan, conduct, and manage ISO 27001 audits. The training also strengthens the ability to assess security controls and identify improvement opportunities within an Information Security Management System.

Career Benefits of this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training can strengthen professional credibility, auditing capability, and career prospects across information security, risk, and compliance roles. Key career benefits include:

• Enhanced Professional Credibility: Build recognised expertise in ISO 27001 requirements, ISMS auditing, and information security practices.
• Broader Career Opportunities: Develop skills relevant to roles such as Lead Auditor, Information Security Consultant, Compliance Manager, and Risk Management Specialist.
• Improved Auditing Skills: Strengthen your ability to plan audits, collect evidence, identify nonconformities, prepare reports, and support follow-up actions.
• Leadership Development: Build confidence in leading audit activities, coordinating audit teams, and supporting organisations through certification and compliance requirements.
• Greater Earning Potential: Advanced ISO 27001 auditing skills can strengthen your professional profile and support progression into higher-responsibility information security and compliance roles.
• International Career Scope: ISO 27001 is globally recognised, helping professionals apply their auditing and information security knowledge across different industries and international environments.

What’s Included in this ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course?

• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack