ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor
This ICTQual AB course prepares learners to plan, conduct, report, and lead ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS audits using recognized auditing principles, risk-based evidence gathering, and corrective action practices.

Course Features
This ICTQual AB Lead Auditor course is structured as a professional ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS auditing programme with 8 mandatory units, practical audit preparation, approved training centre delivery, and mandatory assessment.
- ICTQual AB course focused on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems Lead Auditor competence
- 8 mandatory study units covering ISMS requirements, risk assessment, security controls, internal auditing, and lead auditor techniques
- 5-day training programme delivered through an approved training centre
- Suitable for online, in-person, or blended delivery as decided by the approved training centre
- Mandatory assessment through quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
- Minimum required assessment pass score of 75%
About This Course
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor course is designed for professionals who need the knowledge and skills to audit Information Security Management Systems against the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. It supports learners in understanding the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS.
Focuses on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 as an internationally recognized ISMS standard
Builds understanding of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in organizational information security
Covers the structure, purpose, and practical application of an ISMS
Develops competence in planning, conducting, and reporting ISMS audits
Supports practical evaluation of risk management, documentation, controls, and continual improvement
Prepares learners for professional auditing, compliance, consulting, and information security roles
What You'll Learn
Learners will develop the knowledge and practical capability required to understand ISO/IEC 27001:2022, evaluate ISMS conformity, apply audit principles, and lead ISMS audits effectively.
Explain the purpose, objectives, and business value of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 as a global benchmark for information security management
Understand the ISMS framework, organizational context, stakeholder expectations, scope, objectives, leadership, roles, and responsibilities
Apply information security risk assessment and treatment principles, including risk identification, analysis, treatment, acceptance, and documentation
Understand ISMS policies, procedures, mandatory documents, supporting documentation, document control, records, and compliance obligations
Evaluate the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A security controls
Plan, conduct, document, and report ISMS audits using recognized audit principles, techniques, evidence sampling, and corrective action processes
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for professionals involved in information security, auditing, compliance, risk management, IT management, consultancy, or organizational governance who want to develop ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor capability.
Aspiring ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditors
Internal auditors seeking specialization in information security management systems
External auditors and audit professionals involved in ISMS audits
Information security managers, officers, analysts, and consultants
Risk management, compliance, governance, and regulatory professionals
IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, business leaders, and quality assurance professionals
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
ISMS Framework and Organizational Context
Information Security Risk Assessment and Treatment
ISMS Policies, Procedures, and Documentation
Implementing and Managing Security Controls
Internal Auditing and Continual Improvement of ISMS
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Principles and Techniques
Conducting ISMS Audits – Planning and Execution
Course Requirements
Learners are expected to meet baseline entry requirements and should have sufficient maturity, education, English proficiency, technical ability, and awareness of information security principles to participate effectively.
Learners should typically be at least 18 years old, hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, and have sufficient English proficiency for study, discussion, and audit reporting
Learners should have basic technical and analytical skills, computer literacy, and a solid understanding of information security principles, with relevant experience in information security, IT auditing, compliance, or risk management being advantageous
Assessments
Assessment is mandatory and is conducted through approved training centres to evaluate learner understanding, practical application, and readiness to apply ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor knowledge.
Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Knowledge-based assessment of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS and auditing concepts
Practical application assessment through course learning activities, audit scenarios, or centre-led exercises
Minimum pass score of 75% required for successful completion
Progression
Successful completion can support professional progression into advanced information security auditing, consulting, compliance, risk management, and leadership roles within organizations that operate or audit ISMS frameworks.
Progression to advanced certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or related information security credentials
Progression to Lead Auditor certifications for other ISO standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001
Progression into roles such as Senior Information Security Auditor, Information Security Manager, Compliance Manager, Risk Manager, or ISMS Consultant
Progression toward leadership and advisory roles such as CISO, Director of Information Security, ISMS Programme Manager, or independent information security consultant
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