ICTQual ISO/IEC 27035 IS Incident Management Internal Auditor

This ICTQual AB internal auditor course is a 5-day training programme with mandatory assessment through approved training centres, focused on ISO/IEC 27035 information security incident management auditing.

• 5-day structured internal auditor training programme

• Based on ISO/IEC 27035 information security incident management principles and guidelines

• Covers internal audit techniques for incident management processes

• Includes incident detection, response, investigation, communication, reporting, recovery, and remediation

• Mandatory assessment conducted through approved training centres

• Supports eligibility for certification as an ISO/IEC 27035 Internal Auditor

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 27035 Information Security Incident Management Internal Auditor Course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to conduct internal audits of information security incident management systems based on ISO/IEC 27035. The course develops understanding of ISO/IEC 27035 principles, requirements, and best practices for establishing, implementing, and improving information security incident management processes within organizations. Learners develop the ability to assess the effectiveness of incident management systems, identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities, report audit findings, and recommend improvements that strengthen incident response capability and organizational resilience.

• Understand ISO/IEC 27035 information security incident management principles

• Conduct internal audits of incident management systems and processes

• Assess incident management effectiveness and control performance

• Identify weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities

• Report audit findings and recommend corrective actions

• Support continual improvement of incident management practices

Learners will develop the knowledge and practical understanding required to audit ISO/IEC 27035-based incident management processes and support effective incident response, reporting, recovery, and improvement.

• Understand the basic principles, concepts, and objectives of information security incident management

• Define internal auditor roles and responsibilities in assessing incident management processes

• Interpret ISO/IEC 27035 requirements, principles, and guidelines for information security incident management

• Implement techniques and tools for timely and accurate incident detection and reporting

• Develop and assess incident response plans, handling procedures, escalation routes, and coordination processes

• Conduct incident investigations, analyze evidence, prepare reports, monitor corrective actions, and evaluate recovery and remediation effectiveness

This course is suitable for professionals involved in information security, incident management, cybersecurity, IT auditing, or related organizational functions, as well as individuals seeking to strengthen their incident management audit competence.

• Information security professionals

• Incident management and incident response personnel

• Cybersecurity analysts and practitioners

• IT auditors and internal auditors

• Risk, compliance, and governance professionals

• Individuals seeking ISO/IEC 27035 internal auditor competence

Entry requirements may vary by provider, but learners are typically expected to have suitable educational background, relevant professional experience, basic ISO knowledge, and English language proficiency.

• Minimum educational qualification such as a high school diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience in information security, incident management, cybersecurity, IT auditing, or related fields preferred

• Basic understanding of ISO standards, especially ISO/IEC 27001 terminology and principles, with English language proficiency to complete learning and assessment activities

Assessment is mandatory and conducted through approved training centres to evaluate understanding of the course content and the learner’s ability to apply concepts in practical internal auditing situations.

• Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Assessment of understanding of ISO/IEC 27035 incident management concepts

• Evaluation of ability to apply internal audit concepts in practical situations

• Minimum score of 75% required to pass the assessment

Successful learners may progress into advanced certifications, specialist incident response roles, leadership positions, consultancy, research, mentoring, and continuing professional development in information security incident management.

• Advanced certification programmes such as CISA, CISM, or GCIH

• Specialist roles such as Incident Response Manager, Forensic Analyst, or Threat Intelligence Analyst

• Leadership roles such as Incident Response Team Leader, SOC Manager, or CISO

• Consulting, advisory, research, innovation, mentoring, and continuous professional development pathways