ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam Information and Guideline
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
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Exam Specification: ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor (PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor)
Exam Name: ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor (PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor)
Exam Code: ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor
Exam Duration: 3 hours
Passing Score: Not specified
Exam Format: Multiple-choice
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
- Understanding the principles and concepts of information security
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 and its requirements
- Roles and responsibilities of an ISMS lead auditor
2. Planning and Initiating an ISO/IEC 27001 Audit
- Establishing the audit objectives, scope, and criteria
- Developing an audit plan and schedule
- Conducting the opening meeting with auditees
3. Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 Audit
- Gathering and evaluating audit evidence
- Interviewing auditees and conducting site visits
- Documenting audit findings and observations
4. Audit Reporting and Communication
- Preparing and issuing an audit report
- Communicating audit findings to relevant stakeholders
- Addressing corrective actions and follow-up activities
5. Audit Follow-up and Closure
- Evaluating the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Verifying compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements
- Finalizing the audit and preparing for closure
Exam Objectives:
1. Understand the principles and concepts of information security management.
2. Familiarize oneself with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard and its requirements.
3. Plan and initiate an ISO/IEC 27001 audit effectively.
4. Conduct an ISO/IEC 27001 audit, including gathering and evaluating audit evidence.
5. Report audit findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
6. Follow up on audit findings and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
7. Close the audit process and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
Exam Syllabus:
Section 1: Introduction to Information Security Management Systems (10%)
- Information security principles and concepts
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 and its requirements
- Role of an ISMS lead auditor
Section 2: Planning and Initiating an ISO/IEC 27001 Audit (20%)
- Audit objectives, scope, and criteria
- Development of an audit plan and schedule
- Conducting the opening meeting with auditees
Section 3: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 Audit (40%)
- Gathering and evaluating audit evidence
- Interviewing auditees and conducting site visits
- Documentation of audit findings and observations
Section 4: Audit Reporting and Communication (15%)
- Preparation and issuance of an audit report
- Communication of audit findings to stakeholders
- Addressing corrective actions and follow-up activities
Section 5: Audit Follow-up and Closure (15%)
- Evaluation of corrective actions' effectiveness
- Verification of compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements
- Finalization of the audit and closure