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Auditing ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems (4.5 day course) (London UK)

06 Dec 2010


What will I do on the course?

  • Gain a thorough understanding of best practice in audit methodology
  • Learn how to prepare, lead and report on the findings of an information security audit
  • Learn how to identify non-conformances and ensure appropriate corrective action is undertaken
  • Gain detailed knowledge of how to audit against ISO27001 and the relating Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Practise your new skills and knowledge by participating in role-play exercises, workshops and reviewing case studies

The course will not only cover the accepted principles of auditing, but will give participants a detailed understanding of audit methodology, including audit preparation, managing an audit team, determining compliance with the standard, interview techniques, following audit trails and documenting evidence.

Participates will participate in workshops and case studies to develop their auditing technique, and will learn how to handle some of the more challenging situations an auditor may face. The course has been designed in keeping with international standards on auditing techniques, including ISO 19011.

The course will also familiarise participants with the challenges of auditing ISO27001 and will cover all sections of the standard in detail, with tips on how to audit individual clauses, including risk assessments, business continuity and effective continual improvement.

The course will make extensive use of group exercises and case studies throughout the 4.5 days, providing attendees with a proper foundation in the practical aspects of auditing conformance with IS027001.

 

Very interesting course given by knowledgeable instructors. Particularly combining two people from two different backgrounds. Highly recommended. Toibydeen Oduniyi, Cyborg Ltd

 

Are there entry requirements?

While there are no formal entry requirements, this is a Lead Auditor course. It assumes that delegates have a good knowledge of ISO27001, the Information Security Management Standard, gained through practical experience, reading or through attendance at our other courses.

Please be aware: You will need to bring a copy of the ISO27001 & ISO27002 standard with you on the course.  If you wish to purchase a copy of the standards we have put together a special offer price for both the course and our Kit 20 standard package at the discounted price of £1955 + vat.  Please use the drop down menu to choose this combination option.

Certification

Those who pass the invigilated exam (included in the course price) will receive a formal IT Governance/Certification Europe Lead Auditor Certificate.

Additional information

This Lead Auditor course fits well with the CISSP and SSCP CPE programme and is worth 36 credits, making attendance on this course a career-enhancing move for security professionals. It is also worth 36 hours of Continuing Professional Education for all other professional CPE programs.

What's included?

Our package includes refreshments, full course materials and a certificate for those that pass the examination. Although the course is non-residential, we offer help finding appropriate hotels, close to the training venue. To take advantage of this offer, drop us an e-mail after you book your course.

The tutors

The tutors for this course are experienced BS7799 / ISO27001 lead auditors and consultants. They have experience of the issues associated with the design implementation and auditing of Information Security Management Systems in a range of industrial setting, and have audited conformance to BS7799 / ISO27001 on an international basis.

This course is unique, given it is developed by a widely respected accredited certification body and a leading information security company, IT Governance.  The tutors are senior representatives from these companies.

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