ICTQual ISO 18788 SOMS Internal Auditor
ICTQual ISO 18788 SOMS Internal Auditor equips learners to audit security operations management systems, assess ISO 18788 compliance, report findings, and support corrective actions and continual improvement practice.
Course Features
This ICTQual AB course provides structured internal auditor training for ISO 18788 Security Operations Management Systems, focusing on audit planning, evidence gathering, reporting, compliance, corrective action, and continual improvement.
- Globally recognised ICTQual AB internal auditor programme
- Focused on ISO 18788 Security Operations Management Systems
- Covers planning, conducting, documenting, and reporting internal audits
- Builds competence in governance, accountability, risk management, and compliance
- Includes 8 mandatory study units aligned with the official course syllabus
- Delivered as a 5-day training programme with mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres
About This Course
The ICTQual ISO 18788 Security Operations Management System Internal Auditor Course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to audit and improve security operations management systems. The course provides a structured pathway for understanding ISO 18788, the international standard for Security Operations Management Systems.
Understand ISO 18788 and its role in Security Operations Management Systems
Develop practical internal auditing skills for security operations
Evaluate compliance with ISO 18788 requirements
Identify nonconformities, risks, and areas for improvement
Support corrective actions and continual improvement
Strengthen career prospects in security, compliance, risk, and auditing roles
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop practical knowledge and skills required to understand ISO 18788, audit Security Operations Management Systems, evaluate compliance, report findings, and support continual improvement.
Explain the purpose, scope, structure, and key requirements of ISO 18788
Describe the principles and practices of Security Operations Management Systems
Understand the roles, responsibilities, ethics, independence, and competencies of internal auditors
Plan and prepare internal audits aligned with ISO 18788 requirements
Conduct audits using recognised evidence-gathering techniques and professional audit practice
Report findings, recommend corrective actions, and support continual improvement
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for learners involved in security operations, auditing, compliance, risk management, consultancy, governance, and organisational security who want to develop ISO 18788 internal auditor competence.
Security professionals responsible for security operations management
Internal auditors seeking competence in ISO 18788 audits
Compliance officers involved in security governance and regulatory requirements
Risk managers and crisis management professionals
Consultants supporting security operations and management system compliance
Professionals working in corporate security, defence, critical infrastructure, NGOs, and international operations
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO 18788 SOMS Internal Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Fundamentals of Security Operations Management
Roles and Responsibilities of Internal Auditors
Audit Planning and Preparation
Conducting the Audit
Documentation and Reporting
Corrective Actions and Continual Improvement
Regulatory Compliance and Emerging Trends
Course Requirements
Learners should meet the official entry requirements for the ICTQual ISO 18788 Security Operations Management System Internal Auditor Course, including age, educational background, language ability, and relevant foundational knowledge.
Learners must be at least 18 years old and should preferably hold a secondary school qualification or equivalent
Good written and spoken English is required, and familiarity with security operations, auditing, ISO management systems, risk assessment, threat mitigation, or crisis response is beneficial
Assessments
Assessment is conducted through Approved Training Centres and is designed to evaluate learners’ understanding of course material and their ability to apply ISO 18788 internal auditing concepts in practical situations.
Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres
Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Evaluation of understanding of the course material
Minimum score of 75% required to pass the assessment
Progression
Successful learners may progress into professional security management, auditing, compliance, risk management, consultancy, and advanced ISO auditor pathways.
Progress towards ISO 18788 Lead Auditor and related auditing qualifications
Advance into roles such as Security Operations Manager, Compliance Officer, or Risk Manager
Build career opportunities in corporate security, defence, critical infrastructure, NGOs, and international operations
Continue professional development in security governance, compliance, risk, crisis management, and integrated management systems auditing
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