ISO 27001 Implementer (Consultant) Internal Auditor Lead Auditor

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
06 Sept 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
12 Oct 2026 Accra, Ghana $ 4,500 Register
29 Nov 2026 Singapore $ 4,950 Register
28 Dec 2026 Botswana, Southern Africa $ 4,500 Register

ISO 27001 Implementer (Consultant) Internal Auditor Lead Auditor

Introduction

This course is applicable to those needing to understand or conduct internal or external audits of a risk management system supporting ISMS, or how to manage an ISO 27001 ISMS audit program. This is the only ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training and professional examination program to incorporate ISO's 27007 standards as core content within its program. Building upon the foundation understanding of the ISO 27005 risk management framework and ISO 27001 framework validated by the Certified Internal Controls Architect credential, the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification by CIS certifies your ability to audit the formal structure, governance, and policy of an ISO 27001 conforming ISMS. Furthermore, the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification ensures that you are qualified to assure strategic objectives according to core ISO 27001, 27002, 27003, and 27005 best practices. 

Objectives

    Upon completion of this training and certificate program, you will:

    • Be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to perform audits of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) against the ISMS standards;
    • Be able to expand your auditing competency;
    • Be able to increase your credibility through gaining international recognition; and
    • Be able to improve your résumé/CV and help to increase your earning potential.

Training Methodology

The course will challenge the participants with exercises, workshops, and presentations. Hands-On, Role-plays and group discussions will make this course a unique and fun experience for every participant. Assessments and gap analysis tools will be used throughout the course. Videos will also be shown to emphasize and clarify some learning points.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit for Managers and supervisors involved in information technology systems & applications.

Course Outline

Auditing the Audit Function & Program

Principles of auditing

Managing an audit program

  • Establishing the audit program objectives

  • Establishing the audit program

  • Role and responsibilities of the person managing the audit program

  • Competence of the person managing the audit program

  • Determining the extent of the audit program

  • Identifying and evaluating audit program risks

  • Establishing procedures for the audit program

  • Identifying audit program resources

  • Implementing the audit program

  • Monitoring the audit program

  • Reviewing and improving the audit program

Performing an audit

  • Initiating the audit

  • Preparing audit activities

  • Conducting the audit activities

  • Preparing and distributing the audit report

  • Completing the audit

  • Conducting audit follow-up

Auditing the ISMS Scope, Policy, Risk Assessment Approach, and ISMS Implementation

  • ISO 27001 Audit Criteria

  • ISO 27005 Best Practices

  • ISO 27007 Evidence Collection Recommendations

Auditing the ISMS Monitoring and Review

  • ISO 27001 Audit Criteria

  • ISO 27007 Evidence Collection Recommendations

Audit the ISMS Documentation Fulfillment

  • ISO 27001 Audit Criteria

Audit the ISMS Organization and Management Commitment

  • ISO 27001 Audit Criteria

  • ISO 27003 Best Practices

  • ISO 27007 Evidence Collection Recommendations

Auditing ISMS Internal Audit against ISO 27001 Requirements

  • ISO 27001 Audit Criteria

  • ISO 27007 Evidence Collection Recommendations

  • Auditing Management Review

An overview of using ISO TR 27008 to audit internal controls

Accreditation

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