ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Overview
TRECCERT ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor credential recognizes individuals that have in-depth understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements and controls and ISO 19011 guidelines. TRECCERT Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor individuals are able to apply the concepts, processes, methods and techniques for auditing of an ISMS in the workplace.
Prerequisites
To obtain any of the three credentials, candidates must not only pass the exam with a minimum score of 60% but also meet the following listed requirements:
Exam Domains
No. | Domain Title | Domain Definition |
Domain 1 | ISMS Fundamentals | Understand the terminology, concepts and principles related to an Information Security Management System (ISMS). |
Domain 2 | ISMS Requirements and Controls | Understand and interpret the requirements and controls of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in an audit context. |
Domain 3 | Auditing Fundamentals | Understand the basic terminology, principles and distinctive roles related to management system (MS) auditing. |
Domain 4 | Audit Initiation and Preparation | Plan and develop a risk-based audit strategy in compliance with ISO 19011, and prepare the audit activities and related resources. |
Domain 5 | Audit Execution | Conduct the audit activities in accordance with the audit plan, standards and best practices. |
Domain 6 | Audit Reporting, Completion and Follow-Up | Prepare and communicate the audit findings, and schedule a follow-up audit to verify the completeness and effectiveness of proposed actions. |
Recertification
The TRECCERT ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification program has a three-year recertification cycle. To retain certification beyond this period, candidates are required to fulfill specific requirements, including the payment of either an annual maintenance fee (AMF) or a triennial maintenance fee (TMF).
Moreover, a total of 90 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are required to be accrued over the three year recertification cycle, with 30 CPE credits recommended for each year. The CPE credits earned are required to be related to the subject matter area of the certificate you hold. For TRECCERT ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, the CPE credits are required to be activities related to the following subject matter areas:
- Auditing
- Information Security
- Management Systems
These obligations ensure that certified professionals remain up-to-date and proficient in relevant areas, thereby maintaining the program's high standards of expertise and knowledge retention.
Accreditation
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification program is ANAB Accredited.
Exam Details
Duration
180 Minutes
Language
- English
Number of Questions
150 Multiple-choice Questions
Passing Score
60 %