Internal Auditor ISO 27001 – ISMS

About ISO 27001:

The ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Internal Auditor Course is one of the most important courses in the field of information security systems management. It aims to qualify trainees to understand the requirements of the standard and apply and implement internal audit processes to verify the efficiency of the system within institutions and support continuous improvement. The course includes the following topics:

1. Understanding the Standard Requirements:

This section aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the standards to be audited:

• The basic concepts and principles of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and their importance in responding to crises and disasters.
• An introduction to the scope and importance of the standard in the context of an ISMS.
• A detailed explanation of the standard’s requirements (e.g., context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement).
• The relationship between ISO 27001 and the supporting standard ISO 27002.
• The organizational benefits of implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• The difference between information security, cybersecurity, and personal data protection.

2. Implementing a Information Security Management System

• Understanding internal and external issues, identifying stakeholders, and the scope of the system.
• The role and responsibilities of senior management and information security policy.
• Identifying and managing security risks and information security objectives.
• Managing resources, awareness and training, documentation, and planning and controlling processes.
• Addressing risks and opportunities, and setting information security objectives.
• Monitoring, measuring, analyzing, evaluating, and continuously improving.

3. Audit Principles and Guidelines

This section focuses on the methodological foundations of the audit process:

• Audit principles according to the International Standard (19011) Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems.
• The role and responsibilities of the internal auditor according to the standard.
• The competencies and personal characteristics required for the auditor.
• Auditing the security management system
• Security review requirements
• Assessing and analyzing security threats and risks and selecting audit processes.

4. Auditor Competency and Requirements:

• Definition of internal auditing and its objectives.
• The difference between internal and external auditing.
• Types of auditing (system, process, compliance).
• Auditing principles (neutrality, integrity, objective evidence, confidentiality).
• Time management skills during an audit.
• Dealing with sensitive and resistant cases.

5. Case Studies and Practical Exercises:

• Analyzing Real Scenarios.
• Simulating Audits.
• Discussing Potential Nonconformities.

6. Preparing for the Final Exam

• Comprehensive Review of the Material.
• Sample Questions.
• Exam Passing Strategies.