ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course

1. Introduction to Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27001

• Information security fundamentals including (confidentiality, integrity, availability, security threats, vulnerability management)

• ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems including (standard requirements, risk management, control implementation, management system integration)

• Cybersecurity landscape including (threat landscape, attack vectors, security incidents, regulatory requirements)

• Information Security Governance including (governance structures, risk appetite, security policies, compliance obligations)

• Security management benefits including (risk reduction, regulatory compliance, business continuity, stakeholder confidence)

2. ISO 27001 Requirements and Information Security Framework

• Clause 4 - Context of the Organization including (organizational context, interested parties, scope determination, information security management system establishment)

• Clause 5 - Leadership including (leadership commitment, information security policy, organizational roles, management responsibility)

• Clause 6 - Planning including (risk assessment, risk treatment, security objectives, planning changes)

• Clause 7 - Support including (resources, competence, awareness, communication, documented information)

• Clauses 8-10 - Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement including (operational planning, risk treatment implementation, monitoring measurement, internal audit, management review, improvement)

3. Information Security Risk Management

• Risk Assessment Methodology including (asset identification, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, impact evaluation)

• Risk analysis including (qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, risk calculation, risk prioritization)

• Risk Treatment Options including (risk modification, risk retention, risk avoidance, risk sharing)

• Risk monitoring including (risk indicators, monitoring procedures, reporting mechanisms, review processes)

• Business Impact Analysis including (critical asset identification, impact assessment, recovery requirements, continuity planning)

4. ISO 27002 Controls and Implementation

• Access Control including (user access management, privileged access, access reviews, identity management)

• Cryptography including (encryption standards, key management, digital signatures, certificate management)

• Physical Security including (secure areas, equipment protection, environmental controls, disposal procedures)

• Communications security including (network security, data transfer, email security, remote access)

• Systems Security including (system hardening, malware protection, vulnerability management, logging monitoring)

5. Information Security Audit Principles and Methodology

• ISO 19011 audit principles including (integrity, fair presentation, due professional care, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based approach)

• Information security audit concepts including (audit types, audit scope, audit criteria, audit methodology)

• Evidence-Based Auditing including (audit evidence collection, verification methods, sampling techniques, documentation review)

• Risk-based auditing including (audit risk assessment, materiality considerations, audit planning optimization, resource allocation)

• Technology-Assisted Auditing including (digital audit tools, automated testing, log analysis, vulnerability scanning)

6. Information Security Audit Planning and Preparation

• Audit Program Management including (program objectives, scope definition, resource planning, competency requirements)

• Information security audit planning including (audit criteria, audit scope, audit team selection, audit schedule development)

• Stage 1 Audit including (documentation review, control assessment, system evaluation, readiness assessment)

• Technical environment assessment including (infrastructure evaluation, system architecture, security controls, technology platforms)

• Pre-Audit Activities including (document review, system assessment, stakeholder coordination, resource preparation)

7. Information Security Audit Execution and Technical Assessment

• Stage 2 Audit including (audit execution, evidence collection, finding verification, compliance assessment)

• Control effectiveness testing including (control design, operating effectiveness, compensating controls, control gaps)

• Technical Security Assessment including (vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, security configuration review, log analysis)

• System and process audit including (system auditing, process evaluation, data flow analysis, interface assessment)

• Incident Response Assessment including (incident procedures, response capabilities, forensic readiness, recovery processes)

8. Cybersecurity and Threat Assessment

• Threat Landscape Analysis including (threat intelligence, attack patterns, emerging threats, threat actor analysis)

• Vulnerability management including (vulnerability scanning, patch management, remediation procedures, risk prioritization)

• Security Monitoring including (security operations center, log monitoring, incident detection, response procedures)

• Cyber threat hunting including (proactive hunting, indicators of compromise, threat detection, analysis techniques)

• Security Awareness including (training programs, phishing simulation, security culture, behavioral assessment)

9. Information Security Audit Findings and Risk Evaluation

• Nonconformity Classification including (major nonconformities, minor nonconformities, opportunities for improvement, observations)

• Security risk assessment including (control failures, threat exposure, impact evaluation, risk rating)

• Audit Findings Documentation including (evidence presentation, criteria reference, risk assessment, corrective action requirements)

• Control deficiency analysis including (design deficiencies, operating failures, compensating controls, remediation strategies)

• Risk Treatment Evaluation including (treatment effectiveness, residual risk, risk acceptance, continuous monitoring)

10. Information Security Audit Closure and Reporting

• Closing Meeting including (findings presentation, discussion facilitation, next steps communication, timeline establishment)

• Information security audit reports including (executive summary, detailed findings, risk assessment, improvement recommendations)

• Action Plan Evaluation including (corrective action assessment, implementation timelines, effectiveness criteria, verification requirements)

• Follow-up activities including (corrective action verification, effectiveness assessment, continuous improvement, relationship maintenance)

• Surveillance Audits including (ongoing monitoring, periodic assessment, risk-based scheduling, resource optimization)

11. Cloud Security and Digital Transformation

• Cloud Security Assessment including (cloud service models, shared responsibility, security controls, compliance verification)

• Digital transformation security including (digital risks, technology adoption, security integration, governance adaptation)

• DevSecOps Integration including (security in development, continuous security, automated testing, secure deployment)

• Third-party security including (vendor assessment, supply chain security, outsourcing risks, contract management)

• Emerging Technologies including (AI security, IoT security, blockchain security, quantum cryptography)

12. Privacy and Data Protection

• Privacy Management including (privacy by design, data protection, consent management, privacy impact assessment)

• Data governance including (data classification, data lifecycle, data retention, data disposal)

• GDPR Compliance including (regulatory requirements, data subject rights, breach notification, accountability)

• Cross-border data transfer including (adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules)

• Privacy Impact Assessment including (privacy risk, mitigation measures, compliance verification, ongoing monitoring)

13. Business Continuity and Incident Management

• Business Continuity Planning including (business impact analysis, continuity strategies, recovery procedures, testing programs)

• Incident response including (incident classification, response procedures, communication protocols, recovery operations)

• Disaster Recovery including (recovery planning, backup strategies, testing procedures, restoration processes)

• Crisis management including (crisis response, stakeholder communication, business continuity, reputation management)

• Forensic Readiness including (evidence preservation, forensic procedures, legal requirements, investigation support)

14. Information Security Governance and Management

• Security Governance including (governance structures, risk appetite, strategic alignment, performance measurement)

• Security management including (security organization, roles responsibilities, accountability frameworks, reporting structures)

• Regulatory Compliance including (regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, reporting obligations, audit preparation)

• Security metrics including (security KPIs, performance measurement, dashboard development, trend analysis)

• Third-Party Risk Management including (vendor assessment, supply chain security, contract management, ongoing monitoring)

15. Audit Quality and Professional Standards

• Audit Quality Assurance including (quality standards, peer review, competency management, performance evaluation)

• Professional competency including (technical knowledge, audit skills, information security expertise, continuing development)

• Information Security Auditor Certification including (certification requirements, competency standards, professional conduct, career development)

• Audit methodology standardization including (procedure development, consistency maintenance, best practice adoption)

• Continuous Improvement including (audit process improvement, methodology enhancement, technology adoption, skill development)

16. Technology and Security Testing

• Security Testing including (vulnerability testing, penetration testing, code review, security assessment)

• Automated auditing including (automated tools, log analysis, configuration assessment, compliance monitoring)

• Digital Forensics including (evidence collection, analysis techniques, chain of custody, legal requirements)

• Security monitoring including (SIEM systems, log analysis, threat detection, incident response)

• Emerging Technologies including (AI in security, machine learning, blockchain, quantum computing)

17. HSE Management and Information Security Integration

• Physical Security including (facility security, access control, environmental protection, equipment security)

• Personnel security including (background checks, security clearances, access management, security awareness)

• Environmental Controls including (power systems, climate control, fire suppression, disaster protection)

• Safety integration including (safety systems, emergency procedures, business continuity, risk management)

• Security Culture including (security awareness, behavioral security, organizational culture, continuous improvement)

18. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• ISO/IEC 17021-1 implementation including (certification process, audit methodology, competency requirements, quality management)

• ISO 19011 application including (audit program management, audit principles, audit performance, audit improvement)

• Information security regulations including (data protection laws, cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, compliance requirements)

• Certification Body Requirements including (accreditation standards, audit quality, auditor competency, performance monitoring)

• International standards including (ISO 27002, ISO 27005, NIST frameworks, industry best practices)

19. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Regional information security scenarios from Middle East operations including (cultural considerations, regulatory environments, threat landscapes)

• Complex information security audit situations including (multi-national organizations, cloud environments, digital transformation)

• Cybersecurity Incident analysis including (incident response, forensic investigation, recovery procedures, lessons learned)

• Professional dilemma discussions including (ethical challenges, client pressure, audit independence, professional judgment)

• The importance of proper training in developing competent ISO 27001 lead auditors and ensuring information security