Additional Course Information

  • This course represents a one step approach to achieving information security auditor credentials with Exemplar Global. Day one is a detailed examination of the ISO 27001 requirements and explains what one needs to do to achieve certification. Day two is focused on Annex A Controls. We review all 114 that will need to be your Statement if Applicability (SoA). We also teach how to implement. Day 3 is focused on fundamental auditor skills and ISO 19011: 2019 is a guide. Day 4 is focused on Leading Audits.

  • Day 1: Understanding ISO 27001: 2022 Requirements (Learning Objectives):

    • Understand the Management System Reg Process

    • Be able to interpret the ISO 27001 Requirements - each clause

    • Understand examples of satisfactory evidence for ISO 27001

    • To be able to demonstrate understanding of process approach

    • Understand the documentation required in ISO 27001

    • Understand the interrelationships b/n ISO 27001 & other docs

    • Be able to use the terms in ISO 27000 & ISO 27001 correctly

    • Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the ISMS, including metrics

    • Understand the relationship b/n legal compliance & conformity

    • Understand the relationship of IS requirements derived from ISO 27001

    • Understand the process of addressing improvements in the ISMS

    Day 2: Understanding ISO 27001: 2022 Annex A Controls (Learning Objectives):

    • Understand/analyze Controls in Annex A

    • Assess the effectiveness of Risk Assessment methodologies

    • Understand artifacts for all 114 Controls in Annex A

    • Understand the Statement of Applicability

    • Be familiar with ISO 27006: 2015 (Specifically Annex D: Guidance for review of Annex A controls)

    • Be capable of applying this knowledge to scenarios

    • To understand the categories of findings

    • To Understand how the Controls are implemented

    • To assess the organization’s Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment processes

    • To analyze how IS objectives & legal requirements fit into RA

    • To assess an organization’s monitoring, measurement & analysis

    Day 3: Planning & Conducting Effective Management System Audits (Learning Objectives):

    • Be capable of applying terms, definitions and concepts to MS auditing

    • Be capable of recognizing examples of Auditing Principles

    • To recognize the types of audits these principles apply

    • To learn the roles & responsibilities of Audit Program Manager

    • To understand the Audit Lifecycle - IPERC

    • To understand the role of the Auditor through each step

    • To learn the layers of planning 1) Program 2) Audit and 3) Interview

    • Be capable of conducting a Process Audit

    • Be able to write clear NC reports and communicate findings

    • To understand differences b/n 1st & 3rd Party audits

    • To understand the corrective action process and role of the auditor

    • To understand your personality type to solicit optimal outcomes

    Day 4: Leading Management System Audits (Learning Objectives):

    • To learn the roles & responsibilities of Audit Team Leader

    • To be able to write an audit plan - applying the risk-based approach

    • To be able to run an Opening & Closing Meeting

    • To be able to handle difficult situations - professionally

    • To be able to discuss strategic issues with Top Management

    • To be able to demonstrate conflict management skills - including diverging opinions

    • To be able to identify and manage audit risk

    • To recognize the nuances of Joint & Combined audits

    • To be able to conduct virtual/remote audits

    • To understand required report content & who gets the report

    • To be capable of verifying effectiveness & completeness of corrective actions

    • To gain familiarity with ISO 17021-1

    • To gain familiarity with IAF documents and how to use them

    • To exhibit auditor communication skills - w/ wide range of people w/ range of topics

    • To ensure audit plans include objectives, scope & criteria (and are understood)

    • To understand the process for selecting overall team competence is understood

    • To ensure work assignments to teammates are clear & documented info for audit is prepared

    • To confirm H&S considerations are planned and related risks are understood

    • To assure auditors are capable of progressing the audit and keep on schedule

    • To assure the purpose of team briefings is understood - including the content of the briefings

    • The TL can lead the team to reach a consensus on audit findings

    • The TL objectives, purpose, and content of the Closing Meeting are understood

    • The TL understands to distribute the audit report as per the audit plan

    • The TL demonstrates the ability to develop a complete, accurate, concise and clear audit record

    • The TL ensures audit report details audit completion and follows up actions

    • To understand the completion and effectiveness of corrective actions are verified

  • Precision Execution is an Exemplar Global certified provider. Those who successfully demonstrate competence during this course and pass the final exam will receive a Certificate of Attainment from Exemplar Global as an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

  • • Basic familiarity and understanding of information security principles

    • Some familiarity with management systems