Course Outline

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 

Examination:

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

Certification:

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 27001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:

 

CredentialExamProfessional experienceMS audit/assessment experienceOther requirements
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentNoneNoneSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentTwo years: One year of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 200 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentFive years: Two years of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 300 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor exam or equivalentTen years: Seven years of work experience in Information Security ManagementAudit activities: a total of 1,000 hoursSigning the PECB Code of Ethics

 

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.  

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

  1. Audit planning
  2.  Audit interview
  3. Managing an audit program
  4. Drafting audit reports
  5. Drafting non-conformity reports
  6. Drafting audit working documents
  7.  Documentation review
  8. On-site Audit
  9. Follow-up on non-conformities
  10. Leading an audit team

Requirements

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

 35 Hours

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