{"id":4146,"date":"2026-09-17T13:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.cybexpert.ch\/product\/iso-iec-27001-lead-auditor\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T13:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T11:43:54","slug":"iso-iec-27001-lead-auditor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/test.cybexpert.ch\/en\/product\/iso-iec-27001-lead-auditor\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO\/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Audit an ISMS effectively in accordance with ISO\/IEC 27001<\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3172\">The <strong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2987\">ISO\/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor <\/strong>training course enables you to acquire the skills required to assess the conformity of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) with the requirements of ISO\/IEC 27001.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3407\">It provides a structured approach to auditing, enabling you to prepare, conduct and close ISMS audits, as well as manage an audit programme in accordance with recognized auditing principles and best practices.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who is this training for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This training course is particularly suitable for:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"a8o2v9\" data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3721\">Auditors wishing to conduct or lead ISMS certification audits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11toirj\" data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3799\">Managers or consultants wishing to master the ISMS audit process<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nh8yrw\" data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3879\">Managers responsible for maintaining compliance with ISO\/IEC 27001 requirements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s1f07e\" data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3965\">Technical experts preparing for information security audits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"93lalb\" data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4052\">Consultants and advisers specializing in information security management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>\ud83d\udc49 A basic understanding of ISO\/IEC 27001 and a good knowledge of auditing principles are recommended.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>What you will learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>By the end of the training, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"2k3yo\" data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4534\">Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of an ISMS based on ISO\/IEC 27001<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xtzuos\" data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4608\">Interpret the requirements of ISO\/IEC 27001 from an auditor\u2019s perspective<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eicv7l\" data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4668\">Assess the conformity of an ISMS with the requirements of the standard<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"slh243\" data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4715\">Plan and prepare an ISO\/IEC 27001 audit<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mablnw\" data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4771\">Conduct an audit and collect 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data-section-id=\"8elico\" data-start=\"6008\" data-end=\"6050\">Exam and certification<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6497\" data-end=\"6599\">Upon completion of the training course, you will be able to take the <strong data-start=\"6553\" data-end=\"6598\">PECB Certified ISO\/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor <\/strong>exam.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6604\" data-end=\"6848\">The exam lasts <strong data-start=\"6618\" data-end=\"6630\">3 hours <\/strong>and covers seven competency domains, ranging from the fundamental principles of ISMS and auditing to the preparation, conduct and closure of an audit, as well as the management of an ISO\/IEC 27001 audit programme.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6853\" data-end=\"7038\">The exam and certification fees are included in the training price. In the event of failure, PECB provides one free retake within 12 months of the first exam. <\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7043\" data-end=\"7434\">After passing the exam, the PECB certification level you can obtain depends on your professional experience and audit experience. 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