Course Information

What is ISO/IEC 27001?
ISO/IEC 27001 provides requirements for organizations seeking to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an information security management system. This framework serves as a guideline towards continually reviewing the safety of your information, which will exemplify reliability and add value to services of your organization.
ISO/IEC 27001 Benefits
PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Certificate will prove that you have:
  • Obtained the necessary expertise to support an organization to implement an Information Security Management System that complies with ISO/IEC 27001
  • Understood the Information Security Management System implementation process
  • Provide continual prevention and assessments of threats within your organization
  • Higher chances of being distinguished or hired in an Information Security career
  • Understood the risk management process, controls, and compliance obligations
  • Acquired the necessary expertise to manage a team to implement an ISMS
  • The ability to support organizations in the continual improvement process of their Information Security Management System
  • Gained the necessary skills to audit organization’s Information Security Management System
  • Course overview
    ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Information Security Management System (ISMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.
    Why Should You Attend?
    During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
    Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
    After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
    Who Can Attend?
    This course is important for:
  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master an Information Security Management System audit process
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Information Security Management System requirements
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Information Security Management System audit
  • Expert advisors in Information Security Management
  • Learning objectives
    By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
  • Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001
  • Interpret the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS from the perspective of an auditor
  • Evaluate the ISMS conformity to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
  • Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program
  • Course Agenda
    Day 1: Introduction to the information security management system (ISMS) and ISO/IEC 27001
    Day 2: Audit principles, preparation, and initiation of an audit
    Day 3: On-site audit activities
    Day 4: Closing the audit
    Day 5: Certification Exam
    Educational Approach
  • This training is based on both theory and best practices used in ISMS audits
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
  • Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
  • The course delivery method
    The course is available with the following modes:

  • Online live instructor-led mode through Zoom
  • Face to face instructor-led mode:
  • For face-to-face mode, the courses are held in equipped trainings venue at reputable hotel or business center. The participants will be informed about the venue details after registration. Participants are required to bring their own computing devices. This option is available for Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto.

  • Online Self-Based Mode
  • Includes:
  • Mock exams
  • Exams included, taken online
  • Certificates on completion
  • Case studies
  • Exercise files
  • Interactive course
  • Train in the comfort of your home
  • Compatible on mobile, tablet and desktop
  • Scenario based learning
  • Note taking facilities
  • Course duration
    5 Days
    Exam duration
    3 hour exam
    Prerequisites
    A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
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