ISO 27001 Implementer & Lead Auditor Combined Training

This ISO 27001:2022 Implementer and Lead Auditor Combined Training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard and its implementation, along with in-depth auditing techniques required for conducting successful ISO 27001 audits. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to both implement ISO 27001 within an organisation and effectively audit an ISMS to ensure compliance with the ISO 27001:2022 standard. This dual-role training is ideal for professionals seeking to develop a broad competency in both implementing and auditing information security processes.

Prerequisites:

No prior ISO 27001 knowledge is required, but a basic understanding of information security principles is recommended. By completing this course, participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to drive information security excellence and lead their organisations toward ISO 27001 certification success.

Target Audience:

• Information Security Managers
• Compliance Officers
• IT Managers
• Risk Managers
• Consultants seeking to develop their expertise in ISO 27001
• Professionals involved in internal or external ISMS audits
• Individuals aiming to become ISO 27001 Lead Auditors

Course Content Goals:

Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Standard

• Familiarisation with the key changes in the 2022 version of the ISO 27001 standard.
• Detailed overview of ISO 27001 requirements and Annex A controls.

• Examination of the risk-based approach to information security management.

Implementing an ISMS

• Step-by-step process for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an ISMS based on ISO 27001.
• Identifying and analysing information security risks and applying suitable controls.
• Developing and implementing information security policies and procedures.
• Planning for continual improvement of information security measures.

Lead Auditor Training

• Understanding the principles, processes, and best practices of ISO 27001 auditing.
• Learning how to plan, conduct, and report an audit following ISO 19011 guidelines.
• Developing skills to evaluate ISMS effectiveness, identify non-conformities, and ensure corrective actions.
• Mastering techniques for leading an audit team and managing audit programs.

Audit Techniques and Best Practices

• Gaining expertise in interview techniques, evidence collection, and sampling methods.
• Applying auditing methods (on-site, remote, and hybrid) for ISO 27001 compliance.
• Reporting findings and preparing for certification audits or internal reviews.

Practical Exercises and Case Studies

• Hands-on workshops simulating real-life scenarios for both implementation and auditing.
• Conducting mock audits and ISMS implementations to practice learned techniques.
• Analysing case studies of successful ISO 27001 implementations and audits.