ISO/IEC 27001:2022 - Information Security Management Systems - Lead Auditor Course
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Course Description
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Auditor Training Course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical auditing skills required to plan, conduct, manage and report audits of Information Security Management Systems. The course explains the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the principles of effective information security management, including the protection of information assets through confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clauses 4 to 10, Annex A information security controls, information security risk assessment, risk treatment methodologies and the Statement of Applicability (SoA). The training also covers ISO 19011 auditing guidelines, audit principles, auditor responsibilities, audit programme management, audit planning, evidence collection, evaluation of audit findings, nonconformity reporting and corrective action verification.
The course develops the competencies required to lead an ISMS audit team, conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits, evaluate the effectiveness of information security controls and determine the conformity of an organisation’s Information Security Management System against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements.
Who Should Attend
- Information Security Managers and Officers.
- IT Managers and IT Security Professionals.
- Cybersecurity Professionals and Consultants.
- ISMS Managers and Coordinators.
- Internal Auditors and Lead Auditors.
- Information Security Consultants.
- Risk Management Professionals.
- IT Governance and Compliance Professionals.
- Quality and Management System Professionals.
- Professionals responsible for ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and maintenance.
- Auditors involved in information security management system audits.
- Individuals aspiring to become ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditors.
Benefits of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements.
- Understand the structure and implementation of an Information Security Management System.
- Gain detailed knowledge of the 93 information security controls in Annex A.
- Understand information security risk assessment and risk treatment methodologies.
- Develop the ability to evaluate the Statement of Applicability (SoA).
- Understand the application of ISO 19011 auditing guidelines.
- Develop competencies to plan, manage and lead ISMS audits.
- Learn to conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.
- Develop skills in audit interviewing, evidence collection and evaluation.
- Learn to identify, classify and document audit findings and nonconformities.
- Understand corrective action evaluation and verification of effectiveness.
- Develop skills in preparing audit reports and presenting audit conclusions.
- Gain the competence to lead an audit team and manage audit activities.
- Enhance professional opportunities in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, auditing and compliance.
- Build a foundation for professional development as an ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.
Learning & Evaluation Method
This course is designed as self-paced learning programs, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere at your own convenience. You can progress through the modules based on your schedule, making it ideal for working professionals and flexible learners.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a course certificate issued by QGlobal.
Furthermore, your credentials will be listed in our online directory, where they can be verified by anyone using your unique certificate number. This ensures transparency and authenticity of your qualification. Our training programs are widely recognized and valued by organizations across various industries and geographical regions.
Looking for a Live Course?
For those who prefer guided learning, we also offer an option to upgrade to a live instructor-led course for an additional fee. This includes real-time sessions, expert interaction, doubt clarification, and practical insights to enhance your learning experience.
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Introduction to ISO 27001 2022 standards1 Introduction to ISO 27001 standards
2 Scope of ISO 27001 standards
3 Key benefits of implementing ISO 27001 standards
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2ISO 27001 Context of the organization
Understanding the organization and its context
Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
Determining the scope of the information security management system
Information security management system and its processes
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3ISO 27001 Leadership
- Leadership and commitment
- Policy
- Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities
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4ISO 27001 Planning
Actions to address risks and opportunities
Information security objectives and planning to achieve them
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5ISO 27001 Support
Resources
Competence
Awareness
Communication
Documented information
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6ISO 27001 Operation
Operational planning and control
Information security risk assessment
Information security risk treatment
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7ISO 27001 Performance evaluation
Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
Internal audit
Management review
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8ISO 27001 Improvement
Nonconformity and corrective action
Continual improvement
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9ISO 27001 Information security controls
Lifecycle considerations while implementing the information security controls
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10ISO 27001A5 Organizational controls
ISO 27001 2022 A5 Organizational controls
ISO 27001 2022 A5.1 Policies for information security
ISO 27001 2022 A5.2 Information security roles and responsibilities
ISO 27001 2022 A5.3 Segregation of duties
ISO 27001 2022 A5.4 Management responsibilities
ISO 27001 2022 A5.5 Contact with authorities
ISO 27001 2022 A5.6 Contact with special interest groups
ISO 27001 2022 A5.7 Threat intelligence
ISO 27001 2022 A5.8 Information security in project management
ISO 27001 2022 A5.9 Inventory of information and other associated assets
ISO 27001 2022 A5.10 Acceptable use of information and other associated assets
ISO 27001 2022 A5.11 Return of assets
ISO 27001 2022 A5.12 Classification of information
ISO 27001 2022 A5.13 Labelling of information
ISO 27001 2022 A5.14 Information transfer
ISO 27001 2022 A5.15 Access control
ISO 27001 2022 A5.16 Identity management
ISO 27001 2022 A5.17 Authentication information
ISO 27001 2022 A5.18 Access rights
ISO 27001 2022 A5.19 Information security in supplier relationships
ISO 27001 2022 A5.20 Addressing information security within supplier agreements
ISO 27001 2022 A5.21 Managing information security in the ICT supply chain
ISO 27001 2022 A5.22 Monitoring, review and change management of supplier services
ISO 27001 2022 A5.23 Information security for use of cloud services
ISO 27001 2022 A5.24 Information security incident management planning and preparation
ISO 27001 2022 A5.25 Assessment and decision on information security events
ISO 27001 2022 A5.26 Response to information security incidents
ISO 27001 2022 A5.27 Learning from information security incidents
ISO 27001 2022 A5.28 Collection of evidence
ISO 27001 2022 A5.29 Information security during disruption
ISO 27001 2022 A5.30 ICT readiness for business continuity
ISO 27001 2022 A5.31 Legal, statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements
ISO 27001 2022 A5.32 Intellectual property rights
ISO 27001 2022 A5.33 Protection of records
ISO 27001 2022 A5.34 Privacy and protection of PII
ISO 27001 2022 A5.35 Independent review of information security
ISO 27001 2022 A5.36 Compliance with policies, rules and standards for information security
ISO 27001 2022 A5.37 Documented operating procedures
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11ISO 27001A6 People controls
ISO 27001 2022 A6 People controls
ISO 27001 2022 A6.1 Screening
ISO 27001 2022 A6.2 Terms and conditions of employment
ISO 27001 2022 A6.3 Information security awareness, education and training
ISO 27001 2022 A6.4 Disciplinary process
ISO 27001 2022 A6.5 Responsibilities after termination or change of employment
ISO 27001 2022 A6.6 Confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements
ISO 27001 2022 A6.7 Remote working
ISO 27001 2022 A6.8 Information security event reporting
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12ISO 27001A7 Physical controls
ISO 27001 2022 A7 Physical controls
ISO 27001 2022 A7.1 Physical security perimeters
ISO 27001 2022 A7.2 Physical entry
ISO 27001 2022 A7.3 Securing offices, rooms and facilities
ISO 27001 2022 A7.4 Physical security monitoring
ISO 27001 2022 A7.5 Protecting against physical and environmental threats
ISO 27001 2022 A7.6 Working in secure areas
ISO 27001 2022 A7.7 Clear desk and clear screen
ISO 27001 2022 A7.8 Equipment siting and protection
ISO 27001 2022 A7.9 Security of assets off-premises
ISO 27001 2022 A7.10 Storage media
ISO 27001 2022 A7.11 Supporting utilities
ISO 27001 2022 A7.12 Cabling security
ISO 27001 2022 A7.13 Equipment maintenance
ISO 27001 2022 A7.14 Secure disposal or re-use of equipment
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13ISO 27001A8 Technological controls
ISO 27001 2022 A8 Technological controls
ISO 27001 2022 A8.1 User endpoint devices
ISO 27001 2022 A8.2 Privileged access rights
ISO 27001 2022 A8.3 Information access restriction
ISO 27001 2022 A8.4 Access to source code
ISO 27001 2022 A8.5 Secure authentication
ISO 27001 2022 A8.6 Capacity management
ISO 27001 2022 A8.7 Protection against malware
ISO 27001 2022 A8.8 Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001 2022 A8.9 Configuration management
ISO 27001 2022 A8.10 Information deletion
ISO 27001 2022 A8.11 Data masking
ISO 27001 2022 A8.12 Data leakage prevention
ISO 27001 2022 A8.13 Information backup
ISO 27001 2022 A8.14 Redundancy of information processing facilities
ISO 27001 2022 A8.15 Logging
ISO 27001 2022 A8.16 Monitoring activities
ISO 27001 2022 A8.17 Clock synchronization
ISO 27001 2022 A8.18 Use of privileged utility programs
ISO 27001 2022 A8.19 Installation of software on operational systems
ISO 27001 2022 A8.20 Networks security
ISO 27001 2022 A8.21 Security of network services
ISO 27001 2022 A8.22 Segregation of networks
ISO 27001 2022 A8.23 Web filtering
ISO 27001 2022 A8.24 Use of cryptography
ISO 27001 2022 A8.25 Secure development life cycle
ISO 27001 2022 A8.26 Application security requirements
ISO 27001 2022 A8.27 Secure system architecture and engineering principles
ISO 27001 2022 A8.28 Secure coding
ISO 27001 2022 A8.29 Security testing in development and acceptance
ISO 27001 2022 A8.30 Outsourced development
ISO 27001 2022 A8.31 Separation of development, test and production environments
ISO 27001 2022 A8.32 Change management
ISO 27001 2022 A8.33 Test information
ISO 27001 2022 A8.34 Protection of information systems during audit testing
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14LI - 01 Building the team
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15LI - 02 Conducting gap analysis
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16LI - 03 Preparing implementation plan
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17LI - 04 Creating awareness
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18LI - 06 Procuring documents
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19LI - 07 Creating management system manual
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20LI - 08 Creating policies and procedures
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21LI - 09 Creating forms and templates
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22LI - 10 Planning for certification
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23LI - 11 Implementation methodology
- Building the culture
- Plan-Do-Check-Act
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24LI - 12 Role of leadership in implementing the management system
- Leadership concepts
- Role of leaders in implementing the management system
- 12 Characteristics of team leaders and managers
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25LI - 13 Employee motivation and involvement
- Employee wants
- Achieving a motivated workforce
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26LI - 14 Obstacles in implementing the management system
- Inability to manage the change
- No planned review of the system
- Inadequate planning
- Not aligning the goals and matrices
- Poor commitment from top management
- Differences between departments and individuals
- Lack of awareness and not providing continuous training
- Poor documentation
- Inadequate monitoring, measuring and analysis of data and results
- Not paying attention to internal and external customers
- Failure to continually improve
- Failure to motivate and empower employees
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27ISO 19011 Introduction
ISO 19011 – Introduction to Auditing Management Systems
Welcome to QGlobal Academy’s ISO 19011 training course. This introductory lesson provides an overview of ISO 19011, the international guidance for auditing management systems. It explains the fundamental principles, methods, and practices required to conduct effective and reliable management system audits.
ISO 19011 provides guidance on managing audit programmes, conducting management system audits, and evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. It is applicable to organizations conducting internal audits, external audits, and audits of management systems across various industries.
In this lesson, you will learn about the purpose and scope of ISO 19011, the importance of systematic auditing, and the role of auditors in evaluating conformity and management system effectiveness. You will also gain an overview of audit principles, risk-based auditing, audit programme management, audit activities, and auditor competence.
Topics covered:
Introduction to ISO 19011 and its purpose
Scope and application of the auditing guidelines
Fundamental principles of management system auditing
Types of audits: first-party, second-party, and third-party
Management of audit programmes
Overview of the audit process
Risk-based approach to auditing
Auditor competence, responsibilities, and professional behaviour
Importance of evidence-based auditing and audit conclusions
By completing this lesson, learners will develop a foundational understanding of management system auditing and the guidance provided by ISO 19011 for planning, conducting, reporting, and improving audit activities.
This lesson is suitable for internal auditors, lead auditors, quality managers, management representatives, compliance professionals, consultants, and individuals preparing for management system auditing roles.
Enhance your auditing knowledge with QGlobal Academy’s professional ISO training courses.
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28Introduction to ISO 19011 Guidelines for auditing management systems
ISO 19011 – Introduction to Auditing Management Systems
Welcome to QGlobal Academy’s ISO 19011 training course. This introductory lesson provides an overview of ISO 19011, the international guidance for auditing management systems. It explains the fundamental principles, methods, and practices required to conduct effective and reliable management system audits.
ISO 19011 provides guidance on managing audit programmes, conducting management system audits, and evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. It is applicable to organizations conducting internal audits, external audits, and audits of management systems across various industries.
In this lesson, you will learn about the purpose and scope of ISO 19011, the importance of systematic auditing, and the role of auditors in evaluating conformity and management system effectiveness. You will also gain an overview of audit principles, risk-based auditing, audit programme management, audit activities, and auditor competence.
Topics covered:
Introduction to ISO 19011 and its purpose
Scope and application of the auditing guidelines
- Types of audits: first-party, second-party, and third-party
By completing this lesson, learners will develop a foundational understanding of management system auditing and the guidance provided by ISO 19011 for planning, conducting, reporting, and improving audit activities.
This lesson is suitable for internal auditors, lead auditors, quality managers, management representatives, compliance professionals, consultants, and individuals preparing for management system auditing roles.
Enhance your auditing knowledge with QGlobal Academy’s professional ISO training courses.
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29ISO 19011 Terms & definitions
This lesson introduces the key terminology used in ISO 19011 for auditing management systems. It explains essential concepts such as audit, audit criteria, audit evidence, findings, and audit results, along with roles like auditor, auditee, and audit team. The lesson also covers terms related to audit planning and execution, including audit programme, scope, and plan, as well as newer concepts like remote auditing methods. Understanding these definitions ensures clear communication, consistent interpretation, and effective implementation of auditing practices.
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30ISO 19011 Principles of auditing
This lesson explains the fundamental principles of auditing defined in ISO 19011:2026, which ensure audits are credible, objective, and reliable. It covers key principles such as integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, and evidence-based approach, along with the risk-based approach to auditing. Learners understand how these principles guide auditor behavior, decision-making, and audit outcomes, forming the foundation for conducting effective and trustworthy management system audits.
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31ISO 19011 Principles of auditing
This lesson explains the fundamental principles of auditing defined in ISO 19011:2026, which ensure audits are credible, objective, and reliable. It covers key principles such as integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, and evidence-based approach, along with the risk-based approach to auditing. Learners understand how these principles guide auditor behavior, decision-making, and audit outcomes, forming the foundation for conducting effective and trustworthy management system audits.
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32ISO 19011 Managing audit programme
This lesson introduces how to establish, implement, monitor, and improve an audit programme in accordance with ISO 19011.
It explains the need to align the programme with organizational objectives, risks, and priorities, and covers key aspects such as defining scope, assigning responsibilities, allocating resources, and scheduling audits. The lesson also highlights the importance of monitoring performance, evaluating effectiveness, and driving continual improvement, ensuring the audit programme remains efficient, risk-based, and value-adding.
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33ISO 19011 Managing an audit program
This lesson introduces how to establish, implement, monitor, and improve an audit programme in accordance with ISO 19011.
It explains the need to align the programme with organizational objectives, risks, and priorities, and covers key aspects such as defining scope, assigning responsibilities, allocating resources, and scheduling audits. The lesson also highlights the importance of monitoring performance, evaluating effectiveness, and driving continual improvement, ensuring the audit programme remains efficient, risk-based, and value-adding.
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34ISO 19011 Conducting audit
This lesson explains the process of planning and carrying out an audit in line with ISO 19011 standard. It covers key stages such as initiating the audit, preparing audit plans, conducting audit activities, collecting and verifying evidence, and communicating findings. The lesson also emphasizes effective interaction with the auditee, use of appropriate audit methods (including remote auditing), and maintaining objectivity throughout the audit. Learners gain an understanding of how to ensure audits are systematic, evidence-based, and result-oriented.
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35ISO 19011 Conducting an audit
This lesson explains the process of planning and carrying out an audit in line with ISO 19011 standard. It covers key stages such as initiating the audit, preparing audit plans, conducting audit activities, collecting and verifying evidence, and communicating findings. The lesson also emphasizes effective interaction with the auditee, use of appropriate audit methods (including remote auditing), and maintaining objectivity throughout the audit. Learners gain an understanding of how to ensure audits are systematic, evidence-based, and result-oriented.
Topics covered are:
- Initiating audit
- Establishing contact with auditee
- Determining feasibility of audit
- Preparing audit activities
- Performing review of documented information
- Audit planning
- Assigning work to audit team
- Preparing documented information for audit
- Conducting audit activities
- Assigning roles and responsibilities of guides and observers
- Conducting opening meeting
- Communicating during audit
- Audit information availability and access
- Reviewing documented information while conducting audit
- Collecting and verifying information
- Generating audit findings
- Determining audit conclusions
- Conducting closing meeting
- Preparing and distributing audit report
- Preparing audit report
- Distributing audit report
- Completing audit
- Conducting audit follow-up
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36ISO 19011 Auditor competence
This lesson explains the competence requirements for auditors as defined in ISO 19011. It covers the necessary knowledge, skills, and personal attributes required to perform effective audits, including understanding of management system standards, audit principles, and industry-specific processes. The lesson also addresses evaluation of auditor competence, ongoing development, and maintaining proficiency, ensuring auditors can conduct audits that are credible, consistent, and value-adding.
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37ISO 19011 Auditor Competence
This lesson explains the competence requirements for auditors as defined in ISO 19011. It covers the necessary knowledge, skills, and personal attributes required to perform effective audits, including understanding of management system standards, audit principles, and industry-specific processes. The lesson also addresses evaluation of auditor competence, ongoing development, and maintaining proficiency, ensuring auditors can conduct audits that are credible, consistent, and value-adding.
Topics covered are:
- Determining auditor competence
- Personal behavior
- Knowledge and skills
- Achieving auditor competence
- Achieving audit team leader competence
- Establishing auditor evaluation criteria
- Selecting appropriate auditor evaluation method
- Conducting auditor evaluation
- Maintaining and improving auditor competence
