Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training in Saudi Arabia

The Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training in Saudi Arabia provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct, manage, and report Information Security Management System (ISMS) audits in accordance with internationally recognized standards.

Updated for 2022, this course helps you master the audit process by aligning with ISO 19011 (Auditing Guidelines) and ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Certification Process Requirements).

Through a combination of theory, case studies, and practical exercises, you will gain the ability to lead audit teams, manage communication, handle conflicts, and deliver effective audit outcomes.

Upon successful completion, participants can take the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam — a globally recognized credential for information security audit professionals.

Key Benefits

Bilginç IT Academy is a recognized official training partner of PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board).
Through this partnership, we deliver globally accredited PECB-certified training programs, enabling professionals to gain international recognition and practical expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence Management, Information Security, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems.
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Participants should have:

• A basic understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 principles.

• Foundational knowledge of auditing concepts and management system standards.

By the end of this Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training in Saudi Arabia, you will have gained knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Understand the operations and framework of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Recognize the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on audits in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Interpret ISO/IEC 27001 requirements in the context of an ISMS audit.
• Manage audit programs, lead audit teams, and communicate effectively.
• Draft audit reports, identify nonconformities, and evaluate corrective actions.

Day 1 – Introduction to ISMS and ISO/IEC 27001

• Course objectives and structure

• Standards and regulatory frameworks

• Certification process overview

• Fundamental principles of information security and ISMS

Day 2 – Audit Preparation and Planning

• Fundamental audit concepts and principles

• Evidence-based audit approach

• Initiating an audit and planning audit stages

• Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit preparation (Part 1)

Day 3 – On-Site Audit Activities

• Conducting Stage 2 audits (Part 2)

• Communication during the audit

• Developing audit test plans

• Drafting findings and nonconformity reports

Day 4 – Audit Closure and Program Management

• Audit documentation and quality review

• Closing the audit and follow-up actions

• Managing internal audit programs

• Evaluating auditor competence

• Certification preparation and exam guidance

Exam Details

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam is a 3-hour remote proctored assessment meeting PECB’s Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements.

Exam Domains:

• Fundamental principles and concepts of an ISMS
• ISMS requirements
• Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Preparation of an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit
• Managing an ISMS audit program

Participants who pass the exam will earn the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor” credential.