The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training is a comprehensive three-day program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001. This course focuses on audit principles, auditor competencies, audit techniques, and practical application of ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, enabling learners to perform effective internal and external ISMS audits.

• Understand the principles, framework, and audit requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management systems.
• Identify ISMS requirements, audit principles, risk management concepts, and compliance obligations effectively.
• Plan, conduct, manage, and document internal and external ISMS audits based on audit standards and best practices.
• Evaluate security controls, policies, procedures, evidence, and organizational compliance against ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
• Analyze audit findings, non-conformities, corrective actions, and continual improvement opportunities.
• Build effective, compliant, and audit-ready information security assessment practices using ISO/IEC 27001 auditing best practices.

 • Information security professionals
 • Internal and external auditors
 • ISMS managers and compliance leads
 • Risk, governance, and assurance professionals
 • Consultants involved in ISO/IEC 27001 audits

 • Basic understanding of information security concepts
 • Familiarity with management system standards is beneficial
 • Awareness of risk management and compliance concepts
 • No prior ISO/IEC 27001 auditing certification is required

 • Understanding ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and audit criteria
 • Planning and preparing for ISMS audits
 • Conducting audit interviews and evidence collection
 • Identifying nonconformities and audit findings
 • Reporting audit results and managing audit follow-up

By the end of this training, participants will be able to plan and conduct ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS audits independently and professionally. Learners will gain the competence to assess ISMS conformity, identify gaps, report audit findings clearly, and support organizations in maintaining and improving information security management practices.

Introduction to Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001
 • Information security principles and objectives
 • Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 standard and structure
 • Purpose and benefits of ISMS audits
 • Roles and responsibilities of auditors

Audit Principles, Types, and Auditor Competence
 • Principles of auditing
 • First-party, second-party, and third-party audits
 • Auditor skills and professional behavior
 • Ethics and confidentiality in auditing

Understanding ISO/IEC 27001 Clauses and Controls
 • Context of the organization
 • Leadership and planning requirements
 • Support and operation clauses
 • Performance evaluation and improvement overview

ISMS Documentation and Audit Evidence
 • Mandatory documented information
 • Policies, procedures, and records
 • Evidence types and sources
 • Sampling concepts in audits

Audit Planning and Preparation
 • Audit scope and objectives
 • Audit criteria and audit plan
 • Audit team roles and responsibilities
 • Preparing checklists and working papers

Conducting the Audit and Interview Techniques
 • Opening meeting practices
 • Interviewing auditees effectively
 • Observations and evidence gathering
 • Managing audit time and scope

Audit Findings and Nonconformities
 • Classifying audit findings
 • Major and minor nonconformities
 • Writing clear and objective nonconformity statements
 • Linking findings to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements

Audit Reporting and Communication
 • Audit report structure
 • Communicating audit results
 • Closing meeting practices
 • Maintaining audit records

Corrective Actions and Audit Follow-Up
 • Root cause analysis concepts
 • Evaluating corrective action plans
 • Verification of corrective actions
 • Closing audit findings

ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Audit Process
 • Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit overview
 • Auditor role in certification audits
 • Managing audit challenges
 • Common audit pitfalls

Integrated Auditing and Continuous Improvement
 • Auditing for continual improvement
 • Risk-based audit approaches
 • Integrating ISMS audits with other standards
 • Enhancing audit effectiveness

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Capstone Workshop
 • Conducting a simulated ISMS audit
 • Identifying findings and nonconformities
 • Preparing an audit report
 • Final review and auditing best practices

• ISO/IEC 27001 Fundamentals & Audit Framework
• ISMS Requirements, Risk Management & Compliance Evaluation
• Audit Planning, Execution & Evidence Collection
• Non-Conformity Management, Reporting & Corrective Actions
• End-to-End ISMS Audit Project

Participants will be evaluated through audit scenario discussions, practical audit exercises, and role-based simulations conducted during the training. The evaluation focuses on understanding ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, application of audit principles, and the ability to conduct effective ISMS audits.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor. This certification validates the learner’s capability to perform, manage, and lead ISO/IEC 27001 audits in line with international auditing standards and best practices.