RAB QSA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2005 ISMS Lead Auditor Training Course

Course Category: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)  

Course Title: ISMS Auditor/Lead Auditor based on ISO/IEC 27001:2005

Kelmac Group's ISO/IEC 27001:2005 - Information Security Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor training course teaches delegates industry best practices and techniques for auditing Information Security Management Systems to ISO/IEC 27001. The primary focus of this five day intensive course is how to conduct 2nd party (Supplier) and 3rd party audits of the organisation's supply chain. The auditing exercises and lectures are based on ISO 19011:2002 and ISO/IEC 17021:2006.

Course Structure

Applicants considering seeking entry/access or a credit/exemption on this Kelmac Group training course; or consideration for an award from RABQSA International under the Kelmac Group Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process are required to submit an application to Kelmac Group at the time of the online booking.  For details of RPL, download the Kelmac Group document, Introduction to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which outlines the value and process steps for making an RPL application.  Click here to download the RPL Application form.

This course is a 40 hour/5 day course.

There is a 16 hour pre course assignment that must be completed by all delegates in advance of attending. Completed assignments are to be handed to the tutor on day 1 of the training course.

Course Start: 08:45 & Course Finish: 17:30

Evening study may be required as part of this course. It is recommended that all delegates attending treat the course as residential.

A detailed course breakdown is as follows:

Day 1

• OECD Principles 
• Purpose of an ISMS 
• Evolution of an ISMS
• Purpose, content and interrelationship between ISO/IEC 27001:2005; ISO/IEC 27002; ISO/IEC 18044; ISO/IEC 27006 and the legislation framework of an ISMS
• ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Requirements

Day 2

• Information Security Legislation
• Analysing and Evaluating Security Risks
• Risk Assessment Methods
• Treating Security Risks
• Formulating a Risk Treatment Plan (RTP)
• Investigating Security Incidents

Day 3

• ISMS Documentation
• Process Management 
• Accreditation and Certification
• Introduction to ISO 19011:2002
• Audit Roles & Responsibilities
• Document Review
• Audit Plan/Scope
• Checklists

Day 4

• Opening Meeting 
• Collecting and Verifying Evidence
• Auditing Top Management
• Audit Reporting 

Day 5

• Summary Audit Report 
• Closing/Exit Meeting 
• Audit Follow Up/Close
• Examination
• Course Evaluation 

Course Assessment

The delegate is assessed based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course. This includes all exercises, role plays, case studies and all other activities during the course. Please note, full attendance is required during the training course.

Delegates are expected to achieve a minimum level of competency for each element of competency/competency unit to satisfy the competency standards required by RABQSA International and IRCA.

There is a written examination at the end of the course. The exam is open book in that a delegate is entitled to use their own notes taken while on the course, the use of the delegate manual and any other supplementary material provided including their copy of the International Standard (s) in question.

Delegates are expected to achieve a minimum level of competency in the written examination to satisfy the competency standards required by IRCA.

Training Methodology

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What's Included on the course

• Pre Course Assignment & Online Support
• Comprehensive Course Manual
• Competency & Training Assessment
• Delivery by Expert Tutor (s) with real life experience 
• Additional Handouts
• Digital Training Certificate (Successful Completion or Attendance)