Managing The Audit Of An Information Security Management System (ISMS) Based On ISO 27001

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques.

During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 the certification process according to ISO 17021.

Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit program, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.

Outcomes:

With the successful completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• Acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 27001 certification audit following ISO 19011 guidelines and the specifications of ISO 17021 and ISO 27006
• Gain the necessary expertise to manage an ISMS audit team
• Describe the operation of an ISO 27001 conformant information security management system
• Discuss the relationship between an Information Security Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
• Improve the ability to analyse the internal and external environment of an organization, its risk assessment and audit decision-making