ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course on Information Security, Cybersecurity & Privacy – South Africa

COURSE DATES

6/7/8/14/15 March 2026
13/14/15/21/22 March 2026
3/4/5/11/12 April 2026
20-24 April 2026

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what is information security management system?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 international standard specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system within the context of the organization. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organisation.

Information being a valuable asset and a building block is the key to the growth of any organization. Information needs to be suitably protected like any other important business asset. If this asset is compromised, then the organization may be exposed to various threats including cybersecurity threats, identity theft and risks which may lead to brand image erosion, business disruption, financial and productivity loss etc.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification Course

The course will be conducted by our experienced ISO 27001 lead auditors, who have audited numerous organisations. This intensive course is a pre-requisite in becoming a registered auditor / lead auditor. The course is structured to provide the knowledge and skills required to assess the Information Security Management System of an organization in accordance with the requirements of the ISO / IEC 27001:2022 standard. 

This comprehensive five-day course is structured to provide an understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements blended with presentations, case studies, exercises, workshops and role-plays to ensure that the participant thoroughly understands the role of an auditor / lead auditor and acquires the expertise needed to perform effective audits. Participants who successfully complete the ISO 27001 audit course will be presented with a CQI-IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors) registered ‘Certificate of Successful Completion.’

your BENEFITS 

• Enhancement of skills and knowledge
• Will be enabled to provide valuable insights to the management with regards to ISMS
• Will be enabled to add value as an auditor by presenting audit findings that will help in improving the overall ISMS
• Enables you to improve your career prospects worldwide

COURSE CONTENT / OUTLINE

Topics to be covered in this course include:

• Information security concepts
• Understanding and developing skills to audit ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 clause requirements and Annex A controls
• Planning, Executing, Reporting, and conducting Follow-up activities on an Information Security Management System audit based on ISO 19011

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Information Security Practitioners
• Head – IT, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Information Security Management System Consultants or Management Representatives
• Information Security Managers
• Core group members or professionals responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, auditing and improving Information Security Management System

TRAINING DURATION

5 days

PRE-REQUISITES

Participants who are interested in attending this ISO 27001 lead auditor training course must have prior knowledge of management systems and principles and concepts of Information Security Management.

EXAMination AND CERTIFICATION

Final examination will be conducted Online by CQI/IRCA. Please find  Exam Framework for CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor Training Course as below:

• Exam duration: 1hour 45 minutes 
• Total number of items/questions: 40 
• Total marks available: 80 
• Learners must achieve the minimum pass mark for each domain and an overall score of 40 marks (50%) 
• Open book exam. Learners will require access to the relevant ISO standards (electronic or paper copy permitted)

TÜV SÜD is an approved training partner of CQI/IRCA and fulfills all compliances of the course PR373: ISMS ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor holding training course reference No 2544. Participants who score 70% and above in continuous assessment, plus minimum 50% and above in final written examination will be issued a CQI/IRCA accredited certificate of successful completion of the course, which is renowned in certification and carries worldwide acceptance. Unsuccessful candidates will be issued a certificate of attendance.