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ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training
Become a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and master Information Security Management System (ISMS) auditing based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO 19011 guidelines.
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to perform first-, second-, and third-party Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits.
The course covers ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements, ISO 19011 auditing guidelines, Annex A controls, audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants develop the confidence to lead audit teams and evaluate compliance with international information security standards.
Duration
40 Hours
Level
Advanced
Course Overview
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course is designed to provide a robust foundation in the knowledge and skills required for conducting first-, second-, and third-party audits of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) as per ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements.
This course develops the competencies necessary to effectively lead an audit team and provides an in-depth understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 standards, auditing principles, and best practices.
Hawksberg International provides professional ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training delivered by experienced industry experts. The course combines instructor-led sessions, practical audit exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions to help participants develop the knowledge and confidence required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up first-, second-, and third-party ISMS audits.
Why Take the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course?
Taking the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to assess the effectiveness of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and evaluate compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements.
Achieving ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification enhances professional credibility, enables participants to lead first-, second-, and third-party ISMS audits, and adds an internationally recognised qualification that supports career growth in information security, compliance, risk management, and auditing.
Modules Covered
Who Should Attend?
- ✓ISMS Managers
- ✓Security Officers
- ✓Information Security Consultants
- ✓Internal Auditors
- ✓Lead Auditors
- ✓Cyber Security Professionals
- ✓Compliance Managers
- ✓Professionals responsible for Information Security Management Systems
What the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course Covers
The structure of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Annex SL High-Level Structure) and the Information Security Management System (ISMS) framework.
Context of the organization, interested parties, and defining the ISMS scope (Clause 4).
Leadership, information security policy, organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities (Clause 5).
Planning — information security risk assessment, risk treatment, Statement of Applicability (SoA), and information security objectives (Clause 6).
Support — resources, competence, awareness, communication, and documented information (Clause 7).
Operation — operational planning and control, implementation of risk treatment, and ISMS operation (Clause 8).
Performance Evaluation — monitoring, measurement, analysis, internal audit, and management review (Clause 9).
Improvement — nonconformity, corrective action, and continual improvement (Clause 10).
Annex A Controls (2022) across Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological themes, and auditing their implementation and effectiveness.
Audit principles, audit types (first-, second-, and third-party), audit planning, evidence collection, nonconformity classification, reporting, and follow-up activities based on ISO 19011.
Benefits of the Course
Develop an in-depth understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System requirements.
Gain the practical skills required to conduct first-, second-, and third-party ISMS audits.
Understand information security risk assessment, risk treatment, and the Statement of Applicability (SoA).
Learn how to audit Annex A controls effectively across Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological domains.
Develop confidence to collect objective evidence, identify nonconformities, and prepare professional audit reports.
Build leadership skills to successfully lead Information Security Management System audit teams.
Earn an internationally recognised ISO 27001 Lead Auditor qualification to advance your information security and compliance career.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 fundamentals is recommended.