ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
A credential confirming that the holder understands ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and has the competencies to lead, conduct and report audits of an ISMS. It is for professionals who audit information security management systems.
Why Take It
It lets a practitioner demonstrate they can lead an ISMS audit end to end, produce a defensible report and drive improvement, which supports audit, consultancy and compliance roles.
Who It's For
- Auditors moving into information security audits
- Consultants who assess client ISMS compliance
- Information security managers who oversee audits
- Compliance and governance professionals
- Internal auditors progressing to a lead role
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- Describe how an ISMS works
- Plan and lead an ISMS audit
- Assess compliance with information security requirements
- Produce audit reports and findings
- Drive continual improvement of information security management
Exam and Credential
- Questions
- 40
- Time Allowed
- 60 minutes
- Format
- Multiple choice (one correct answer per question)
- Pass Mark
- 32/40 (80%)
- Delivery
- Online with remote proctoring, on demand; voucher valid 6 months from purchase
- Languages
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, French
- Retakes
- Each retake requires a separate voucher
- Digital Badge
- Yes
- Valid For
- 3 years
Prerequisites
None; there are no formal prerequisites.
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