COURSE OVERVIEW:

The ISO 27001 Internal Auditor course is designed to equip information security professionals with the skills to assess the effectiveness of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). In the face of increasing digital risks, the internal audit function serves as a critical line of defense, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring that security controls are functioning as intended. This course provides a practical framework for auditing the updated 2022 version of the standard, focusing on the refined control categories and technical requirements.

The scope of this training involves the application of ISO 19011 auditing principles to the specialized field of information security. Participants will learn how to audit the management system clauses (4–10) and the restructured Annex A controls, which now focus on Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological themes. The curriculum emphasizes the ability to evaluate risk-based thinking and the organization’s response to cybersecurity threats, ensuring that the ISMS remains agile and protective.

Coverage includes audit planning, evidence collection through interviews and technical reviews, and the reporting of security nonconformities. Attendees will explore the nuances of auditing cloud security, remote work protocols, and data privacy controls. By the end of the course, participants will be able to provide objective and technically sound audit findings that help their organization maintain ISO 27001 compliance and strengthen its overall security posture.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Interpret the ISO 27001 standard from an auditor’s perspective.
• Understand the changes between the 2013 and 2022 versions.
• Plan and schedule internal audits for information security.
• Construct technical audit checklists for Annex A security controls.
• Audit the information security risk assessment and treatment process.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Assess physical security controls and equipment protection.
• Audit the management of information security incidents.
• Verify the security of network services and data storage.
• Identify and document security-related nonconformities.
• Evaluate root cause analysis for security breaches or gaps.
• Present audit findings to management with clarity and technical accuracy.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Internal Auditors, IT Professionals, Security Analysts, Compliance Coordinators, Risk Officers, and ISO 27001 Implementation Team Members.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.