ISO 27001 Initial Assessment

Course Overview:

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform an audit of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on the ISO 27001: 2022 standard. The course focuses on the principles of auditing, the conduct of an audit, and the interpretation of the ISO 27001: 2022 standard in the context of an audit.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of an ISMS based on ISO 27001: 2022
• Understand the principles and concepts of auditing
• Develop the skills to plan, conduct, and report on an ISO 27001: 2022 audit
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a lead auditor
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 27001: 2022 in the context of an audit
• Understand the risk-based approach to auditing

Course Content: Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27001: 2022 and ISMS

• Introduction to ISO 27001: 2022
• The benefits of implementing an ISMS
• Overview of the ISO 27001: 2022 standard
• Principles of information security

Module 2: Auditing Principles

• Principles of auditing
• Types of audits
• Roles and responsibilities of auditors
• Planning an audit

Module 3: Conducting an Audit

• Conducting an opening meeting
• Gathering audit evidence
• Interviewing techniques
• Documenting findings

Module 4: Reporting and Follow-up

• Preparing an audit report
• Communicating findings to stakeholders
• Follow-up activities
• Closing the audit

Module 5: ISO 27001: 2022 Requirements

• Overview of the ISO 27001: 2022 standard
• Context of the organization
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance evaluation
• Improvement

Module 6: Risk-based Auditing

• Risk-based approach to auditing
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Risk-based audit planning

Who should attend: This course is designed for individuals who want to become lead auditors for an ISMS based on ISO 27001: 2022. This includes:

• Information security managers and consultants
• IT professionals
• Auditors
• Quality professionals
• Risk managers
• Compliance managers

Benefits: Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Plan and conduct an ISO 27001: 2022 audit
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 27001: 2022 in the context of an audit
• Understand the risk-based approach to auditing
• Report on and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Lead a team of auditors to perform an audit of an ISMS based on ISO 27001: 2022.

Additionally, successful completion of the course and the exam will provide participants with the necessary qualification to become a certified lead auditor for ISO 27001: 2022.