Overview

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead
Auditor Course

Training Overview

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor course is a comprehensive, practical
training program designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and
confidence to conduct and lead audits of Information Security Management Systems
(ISMS) based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Through expert
instruction, real-world case studies, and simulated audit scenarios,
participants will learn how to evaluate an organization’s ISMS for conformity,
effectiveness, and continual improvement.

This course prepares learners to perform internal, external, and
third-party audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 19011 (auditing
guidelines), and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification requirements).

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand
the principles and structure of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Interpret
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements in the context of an audit.
Plan,
conduct, report, and follow up on an ISMS audit.
Apply
ISO/IEC 19011 audit principles, methods, and techniques.
Evaluate
and report on the compliance and performance of an ISMS.
Manage
an audit team and perform audit leadership roles.
Communicate
effectively with auditees and stakeholders.
Handle
audit findings, nonconformities, and corrective actions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Lead
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 audits with confidence and professionalism.
Conduct
risk-based audits and assess controls based on Annex A.
Identify
nonconformities and evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions.
Contribute
to organizational compliance and continual improvement.
Prepare
for roles in internal audits, second-party supplier audits, and
third-party certification audits.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Information
Security Managers and Officers
ISMS
Internal Auditors
IT
and Cybersecurity Professionals
Risk
and Compliance Professionals
Auditors
seeking to become ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditors
Consultants
and implementers transitioning into audit roles
Professionals
aiming for IRCA or equivalent auditor certification

Reference Standards and
Guidelines

ISO/IEC
27001:2022 – Requirements for ISMS
ISO/IEC
27002:2022 – Guidance on security controls
ISO/IEC
19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems
ISO/IEC
17021-1:2015 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for
bodies providing audit and certification of management systems
ISO/IEC
27005 – Risk management principles (for context)

Course Content (Modules)

Module 1: Introduction to
Information Security and ISO/IEC 27001

Understanding
ISMS, risk, and information security principles
Overview
of ISO/IEC 27000 family

Module 2: ISO/IEC
27001:2022 Standard Requirements

Clause-by-clause
breakdown (Clauses 4–10)
Annex
A controls and their application

Module 3: Fundamentals of
Auditing

Types
of audits and auditor roles
Principles
of auditing (ISO/IEC 19011)

Module 4: Audit Planning
and Preparation

Creating
an audit program
Developing
audit plans, checklists, and scopes
Risk-based
thinking in audits

Module 5: Conducting the
Audit

Opening
meetings
Collecting
objective evidence
Interviewing
techniques and auditing soft skills

Module 6: Identifying and
Classifying Findings

Nonconformities:
major vs minor
Observations
and opportunities for improvement
Writing
audit findings and supporting evidence

Module 7: Reporting the
Audit

Audit
report structure and delivery
Closing
meetings and communication strategies

Module 8: Audit Follow-Up
and Corrective Action

Tracking
actions and verifying implementation
Continual
improvement loop
Surveillance
and recertification audits

Module 9: Managing an Audit
Team

Auditor
competence
Team
roles and conflict resolution
Ethics
and impartiality in auditing

Training Methodology

The course uses a blend of theoretical learning and hands-on practice,
including:

Instructor-led
presentations with simplified explanations and visuals
Real-world
case studies drawn from multiple industries
Interactive
workshops and simulations (e.g., planning,
evidence review, and audit interviews)
Audit
role-play exercises to simulate real
audit situations
Quizzes
and knowledge checks to assess
understanding
Final
assessment or exam to validate auditor
competence