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PECB ISO IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification by PECB validates advanced knowledge and skills to audit an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001.

Exam code

ISO IEC 270

Duration

120 min

Questions

100

Official Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of information security principles and ISMS concepts
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001 standard clauses and Annex A controls
  • Completion of a PECB or equivalent ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor training course
  • At least two years of professional experience in information security, risk management, or ISMS implementation
  • Experience participating in or conducting internal or external ISMS audits
PECB ISO IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Targeted Professions

Information Security Manager ISMS Manager IT Auditor Information Security Auditor IT Compliance Manager

Domain blueprint

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Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001, including scope, context, information security objectives and the auditor’s perspective on these concepts.
Interpret and evaluate the ISO/IEC 27001 requirements for an ISMS, including clauses, controls and documented information, from the viewpoint of an auditor assessing conformity.
Apply widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques (in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021‑1) including audit evidence, sampling, nonconformities and professional conduct.
Plan and prepare an ISO/IEC 27001 audit by developing audit plans, checklists and work documents, performing documentation review and organizing audit logistics and team assignments.
Carry out on‑site audit activities: conduct interviews, collect and analyse audit evidence, detect and document nonconformities, and maintain effective communication with the auditee.

Domain 5

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

16%
Carry out on‑site audit activities: conduct interviews, collect and analyse audit evidence, detect and document nonconformities, and maintain effective communication with the auditee.

Domain 6

Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

8%
Complete audit closing activities including preparing and presenting audit findings, drafting the audit report and nonconformity reports, conducting closing meetings and defining follow‑up actions.

Domain 7

Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program

8%
Manage an ISO/IEC 27001 audit program and audit teams by scheduling audits, monitoring performance and competence, ensuring impartiality, and driving continual improvement of the audit process.

Study Tip

Complete PECB Lead Auditor training, study ISO/IEC 27001 standard and Annex A, practice audit scenarios, and take mock exams under timed conditions.

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