ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

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

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

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies .

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:

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

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPE (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free