Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification is based on Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Global Compliance Standards
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About ISO 27001 Certification
Objectives of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certificate
- Master ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements, ISMS principles, clauses, and audit fundamentals.
- Plan and conduct effective ISO 27001 audits using ISO 19011 principles and techniques.
- Assess information security risks, risk treatment, controls, and Statement of Applicability requirements.
- Evaluate ISO 27001:2022 Annex A controls and verify their implementation through objective evidence.
- Identify, document, and classify audit findings, nonconformities, and information security gaps.
- Apply audit interviews, sampling, document review, evidence collection, and control testing techniques.
- Prepare clear audit reports, corrective action plans, audit conclusions, and follow-up assessments.
- Use AI-assisted auditing tools responsibly while maintaining auditor independence, judgment, and oversight.
Benefits of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
- Earn a globally recognized ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certificate that validates your auditing expertise.
- Increase your earning potential with skills valued across cybersecurity, GRC, risk, and compliance roles.
- Learn at your own pace with self-paced learning designed for working professionals.
- Get personalized guidance through 3x 1-on-1 SME Connect sessions with industry experts.
- Prepare with unlimited practice exams, study resources, and 2 exam attempts with 1 free retake.
- Prepare with unlimited practice exams, study resources, and 2 exam attempts with 1 free retake.
- Get lifetime GSDC Studio access with 100+ live monthly expert-led sessions.
- Build practical auditing skills through the Learn by Doing approach.
- Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile with an ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor credential.
Exam Syllabus Of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
1 ISO 27001:2022 & Information Security Management System+
•Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001:2022
•Information Security Management System (ISMS)
•Purpose and Benefits of ISO 27001
•Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Privacy
•ISO 27001:2022 Structure and Clauses 4–10
•Key Terms and Definitions
•Risk-Based Approach to Information Security
•Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
•ISMS Scope and Boundaries
•ISO 27001 Certification Process
•Role and Responsibilities of an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
2 Context of the Organization & ISMS Scope+
•Understanding the Organization and Its Context
•Internal and External Issues
•Interested Parties and Their Requirements
•Legal, Regulatory, and Contractual Requirements
•Information Security Requirements
•Determining the ISMS Scope
•Defining ISMS Boundaries
•Information Security Objectives
•Documenting Organizational Context
•Auditing Clause 4 Requirements
3 Leadership, Information Security Policy & Governance+
•Top Management Commitment
•Information Security Policy
•Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities
•Information Security Governance
•Management Accountability
•Organizational Roles for Information Security
•Security Awareness and Communication
•Information Security Responsibilities
•Management Commitment and Evidence
•Auditing Leadership Requirements
4 Information Security Risk Assessment & Risk Treatment+
•Information Security Risk Management
•Risk Identification
•Asset Identification
•Threats and Vulnerabilities
•Information Security Risk Assessment
•Risk Analysis and Evaluation
•Risk Treatment Options
•Risk Treatment Plans
•Risk Acceptance
•Risk Monitoring and Review
•Information Security Risk Register
•Auditing Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment
5 Statement of Applicability & Information Security Controls+
•Statement of Applicability (SoA)
•Purpose and Structure of the SoA
•Selecting Applicable Controls
•Justification for Control Inclusion and Exclusion
•ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Controls
•ISO 27002:2022 Guidance
•Organizational Controls
•People Controls
•Physical Controls
•Technological Controls
•Control Implementation Evidence
•Auditing the Statement of Applicability
6 ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Security Controls+
•Information Security Policies
•Asset Management
•Access Control
•Identity and Access Management
•Authentication and Access Rights
•Cryptography
•Physical Security
•Operational Security
•Network Security
•Secure Configuration
•Malware Protection
•Backup and Recovery
•Logging and Monitoring
•Vulnerability Management
•Supplier Security
•Cloud Security
•Incident Management
•Business Continuity and Information Security
•Data Protection and Privacy
•Security Monitoring and Compliance
7 ISMS Implementation, Operations & Security Management+
•Information Security Planning
•Resource Management
•Competence and Awareness
•Information Security Documentation
•Operational Planning and Control
•Change Management
•Information Security Incident Management
•Incident Response
•Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
•Supplier and Third-Party Security
•Cloud Security Management
•Security Monitoring
•Information Security Performance
•Managing ISMS Changes
8 Performance Evaluation, Internal Audit & Management Review+
•Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation
•Information Security KPIs and Metrics
•ISMS Effectiveness Evaluation
•Internal Audit Requirements
•Internal Audit Program
•Audit Objectives, Scope, and Criteria
•Audit Planning
•Auditor Competence
•Management Review
•Review Inputs and Outputs
•Evaluating ISMS Performance
•Identifying Improvement Opportunities
9 ISO 19011 Audit Principles & Audit Planning+
•Introduction to ISO 19011
•Principles of Management System Auditing
•Audit Program Management
•Audit Objectives, Scope, and Criteria
•Audit Planning
•Audit Team Selection
•Auditor Competence
•Audit Checklists
•Audit Sampling
•Opening Meetings
•Audit Interviews
•Document Review
•Evidence Collection
•Auditor Independence and Objectivity
10 Conducting ISO 27001:2022 Audits+
•Conducting the Audit
•Audit Trails
•Gathering Objective Evidence
•Document and Record Review
•Interviews and Observation
•Sampling Techniques
•Testing Security Controls
•Verifying Control Effectiveness
•Evaluating ISMS Compliance
•Identifying Gaps and Weaknesses
•Assessing Information Security Risks
•Evaluating Annex A Controls
•Evaluating Statement of Applicability
•Maintaining Audit Evidence
11 Nonconformity, Corrective Action & Audit Reporting+
•Identifying Nonconformities
•Major and Minor Nonconformities
•Audit Findings
•Writing Clear Audit Findings
•Evidence-Based Findings
•Root Cause Analysis
•Corrective Action
•Corrective Action Plans
•Corrective Action Verification
•Audit Conclusions
•Audit Reports
•Closing Meetings
•Follow-Up Audits
•Continual Improvement of the ISMS
12 AI for ISO 27001 Auditing+
•Introduction to AI for ISO 27001 Auditing
•AI-Assisted Audit Planning and Checklists
•AI for ISMS Document and Evidence Review
•AI-Assisted Risk and Control Analysis
•AI for Audit Findings and Report Drafting
•AI Prompts for ISO 27001 Lead Auditors
•Responsible AI, Data Privacy, and Human Auditor Oversight
What Comes with a GSDC Certification?
You will receive a globally recognized GSDC Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor credential that validates your ability to audit and evaluate an Information Security Management System. The credential demonstrates your knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, Annex A controls, ISO 19011 auditing, evidence collection, nonconformities, corrective actions, and audit reporting.
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Pre-Requisites Of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
There are no mandatory prerequisites for ISO 27001:2022 but below are a few recommendations: Recommended to have training on ISO 27001:2022 through a qualified training institution. Recommended to have work experience in quality and security.
Exam Details of ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certificate
Exam Questions
58
Exam Format
Multiple choice
Language
English
Passing Score
70%
Duration
120 min
Proctored
Yes
Certification Validity
5 Years
Complimentary Retake
Yes
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About ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
The GSDC Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor is a professional credential designed for professionals who want to audit, evaluate, and improve an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001:2022. The program is ideal for ISO 27001 lead auditors, ISO 27001 auditors, information security professionals, cybersecurity professionals, ISMS managers, risk and compliance professionals, internal auditors, IT managers, consultants, and professionals responsible for information security audits. It is also suitable for professionals preparing for an ISO 27001 certification exam or looking to strengthen their knowledge of the ISO 27001:2022 audit process.
This ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification focuses on the complete audit process, from planning and evidence collection to evaluating controls, identifying nonconformities, preparing audit reports, and verifying corrective actions. It also covers ISO 19011 audit principles and practical auditing techniques, including interviews, document review, sampling, audit trails, objective evidence, control testing, and follow-up audits. A dedicated AI for ISO 27001 Auditing module helps auditors understand how AI can support audit planning, evidence review, risk analysis, findings, and reporting while maintaining human oversight.
When you enroll, you'll receive comprehensive study materials, self-paced learning, 3x 1-on-1 SME Connect sessions, unlimited practice exam access, 2 exam attempts with 1 free retake, a globally recognized ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor certificate, and lifetime GSDC Studio access with 100+ live monthly expert-led sessions. You also get the Learn by Doing approach, Job Support Program, LinkedIn Enhancer, Resume Builder, and complimentary GSDC Membership to help you build practical ISO 27001 auditing skills and advance your career in information security auditing, cybersecurity, GRC, risk, and compliance.
