Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
The ISO 27001 ISMS (Information Security Management System) Lead Implementer training course is an intensive five-day program designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement and manage an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022. The course covers the entire ISMS implementation lifecycle, including planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical exercises, participants will learn how to establish, maintain, and continually improve an ISMS within their organizations.
Objectives
• Understand the principles and concepts of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• Learn how to apply ISO 19011 guidelines to auditing an ISMS.
• Develop the skills to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an ISMS audit.
• Gain knowledge on managing an audit program and audit team.
• Prepare for the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification exam.
Audience
• Auditors seeking to perform and lead ISMS certification audits.
• IT and information security managers.
• Compliance officers.
• Risk managers.
• Consultants involved in ISMS implementation or auditing.
Prerequisites
• Basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 standard.
• Familiarity with information security management principles.
• Prior experience in information security or auditing is advantageous but not required.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS Auditing
Day 2: Planning and Conducting the Audit
Morning Session:
• Audit Planning
o Developing the Audit Plan
o Preparing Audit Checklists and Work Documents
• Conducting Document Review
o Reviewing ISMS Documentation
o Identifying Documented Evidence
Afternoon Session:
• On-Site Audit Preparation
o Preparing for On-Site Activities
o Developing Interview Questions
• Conducting On-Site Audit Activities
o Gathering and Verifying Evidence
o Interviewing and Observing
Day 3: Reporting and Follow-Up
Morning Session:
• Audit Reporting
o Writing Clear and Concise Audit Reports
o Communicating Findings to the Organization
• Nonconformity Handling
o Identifying and Classifying Nonconformities
o Writing Nonconformity Reports
Afternoon Session:
• Audit Follow-Up
o Verifying Corrective Actions
o Closing Out the Audit
• Managing the Audit Program
o Establishing and Maintaining an Audit Program
o Continuous Improvement of the Audit Process
Day 4: Practical Audit Skills and Case Studies
Morning Session:
• Practical Audit Exercises
o Simulated Audit Scenarios
o Role-Playing Audit Interviews
• Case Studies
o Reviewing Real-World Audit Cases
o Group Discussions and Analysis
Afternoon Session:
• Hands-On Audit Simulation
o Conducting a Mock Audit
o Reporting and Presenting Findings
• Review of Key Concepts
o Recap of Critical Audit Principles and Practices
Day 5: Certification Exam Preparation and Review
Morning Session:
• Exam Preparation
o Review of Key Concepts
o Sample Exam Questions
• Practice Exam
o Simulated Exam Environment
o Exam Review and Feedback
Afternoon Session:
• Course Wrap-Up
o Review of Course Objectives
o Final Q&A Session
• Certification Exam
o ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Exam (if applicable)
