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Exam Format
180 min
70%
Professional
Registration
$500 USD
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Validity
3 years
Pass recertification exam; Earn 90 CPD credits over 3 years; Complete continuing education activities
LEAD-AUDITOR Exam Topics and Domains
LEAD-AUDITOR is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Communication Protocol, Evidence Documentation, Risk Assessment, Verification Methods, and more.
1
Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
20%
Information Security Concepts
Information Security FundamentalsISMS Overview
- Explain fundamental concepts and principles of ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Understand the relationship between ISO/IEC 27001 and other standards
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Standard Structure
Standard Requirements (Clauses 4-10)Annex A Controls
- Interpret ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements
- Understand Annex A control structure and application
2
Information Security Management System Requirements
25%
ISMS Planning and Implementation
Context and Scope DefinitionRisk Management
- Plan ISMS implementation based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Develop risk assessment and treatment processes
ISMS Operation and Maintenance
Operational Planning and ControlPerformance Monitoring
- Implement ISMS operational controls
- Monitor and measure ISMS performance
3
Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
15%
Audit Principles and Types
Audit PrinciplesAudit Types and Criteria
- Apply fundamental audit principles
- Distinguish between audit types and their applications
ISO 19011 Guidelines
Audit Program ManagementRisk-based Auditing
- Manage audit programs according to ISO 19011
- Apply risk-based audit approaches
4
Planning and Initiating an ISMS Audit
15%
Audit Planning
Initial Contact and FeasibilityAudit Plan Development
- Plan ISMS audits effectively
- Develop comprehensive audit plans
Audit Preparation
Document ReviewAudit Tools and Techniques
- Prepare for ISMS audits
- Develop effective audit tools
5
Conducting an ISMS Audit
15%
Audit Execution
Opening Meeting and Information GatheringAudit Evidence and Findings
- Conduct ISMS audits professionally
- Collect and evaluate audit evidence
Audit Communication
Audit Team ManagementAuditee Communication
- Manage audit teams effectively
- Communicate with auditees professionally
6
Closing and Reporting an ISMS Audit
10%
Audit Conclusions and Reporting
Audit ConclusionsAudit Report Preparation
- Formulate audit conclusions
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports
Audit Follow-up
Closing Meeting and DistributionCorrective Action Verification
- Close audits professionally
- Verify corrective actions
7
ISO/IEC 17021-1 and Certification Process
10%
Certification Audit Requirements
ISO/IEC 17021-1 RequirementsCertification Audit Stages
- Understand certification audit requirements
- Apply ISO/IEC 17021-1 in certification audits
Auditor Competence and Ethics
Auditor Competence RequirementsProfessional Ethics and Conduct
- Meet auditor competence requirements
- Apply professional ethics in auditing
How do I earn this certification?
Passing LEAD-AUDITOR earns the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification. It sits in the Information Security Management track.
Current Level Exams
- ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Implementer - PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor - PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
- ISO-IEC-27001-Transition - PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Transition
Next Level Options
- ISO-IEC-27001-Master - PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Master
- ISO-IEC-27001-Senior-Lead-Auditor - Senior Lead Auditor
Alternative Paths
- ISO-IEC-27005-Risk-Manager - PECB ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager Complementary risk management skills
- ISO-IEC-27017-Lead-Auditor - PECB ISO/IEC 27017 Lead Auditor Cloud security audit specialization
- ISO-IEC-27018-Lead-Implementer - PECB ISO/IEC 27018 Lead Implementer Privacy in cloud services
- ISO-IEC-27032-Lead-Cybersecurity-Manager - PECB ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager Cybersecurity management focus
- ISO-IEC-27035-Lead-Incident-Manager - PECB ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager Security incident response expertise
- ISO-IEC-27701-Lead-Auditor - PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor Privacy information management audit
- ISO-22301-Lead-Auditor - PECB ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Business continuity audit skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-10-01
- Announcement date: 2022-10-01
Updates
- Cloud Security Controls ISO 27017:2015 Additional cloud-specific controls complement ISO 27001 • Release date: 2015-12-15
- Privacy Information Management ISO 27701:2019 Privacy extension to ISO 27001 for GDPR compliance • Release date: 2019-08-05
- AI and ML Security ISO/IEC 23053:2022 Framework for AI trustworthiness impacts future audits • Release date: 2022-06-01
Who should take this exam?
- General understanding of ISMS concepts
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 standard
- Basic understanding of audit principles