Certified ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Course (3 Days)

Description

Mastering the internal audit of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001

Summary

This three-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a internal audit programme  by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal  audits in compliance with ISO 19011. Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing  audit program, communicating with auditees, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.

Who should attend?

• Internal auditors
• Auditors wanting to perform and lead Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification audits
• Project managers  wanting to master the Information Security Management System internal audit process
• CxO and Senior Managers responsible for the IT governance of an enterprise and the management of its risks
• Members of an information security team
• Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information security audit function

Learning objectives

• To understand the operation of an Information Security Management System based on ISO 27001 and its principal processes
• To Understand the goal, content and correlation between ISO 27001, ISO27002 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• To understand an internal auditor’s role: to plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• To  interpret the requirements of ISO 27001 in the context of an ISMS internal audit
• To acquire the competencies of an internal auditor to: plan an internal audit, lead an internal audit, draft reports, and follow up on an internal in compliance with ISO 19011
• To Strengthen personal skills necessary for an internal auditor to act with due profesional care during an audit.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to information security and   ISO/IEC 27001

• Course objectives and structure
• Standard and regulatory framework
• ISO/IEC 27001 certification process
• Fundamental principles of information security
• Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

• Understanding the organization and Clarifying the Information Security Objectives
• Definition of the Organizational Structure of Information Security
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Audit approach based on evidence and on risk
• Core principales of Auditing
• Auditing Strategies

Day 3: Conducting an internal audit

• Internal Audit
• Managing an Internal Audit Programme
• Auditor’s Profile
• Audit Report
• Management Review
• Treatment of Problems and Nonconformities
• Competence and Evaluation of Auditors
• Preparing for the Certification Audit
• Closing the training

Prerequisites

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 is recommended.

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and practice:

• Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
• Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations
• Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
• Practice test similar to the certification exam

Examination and certification

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

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of information security
• Domain 2: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an 27001 internal audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit program

Duration: 3 hours

For more information about the exam, refer to the section on PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam at https://pecb.com/certifications

A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential

For more information about PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Internal auditor certifications and the PECB certification process, refer to the section on ISO/IEC 27001 certifications

General information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
•  A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
• In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions