ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Pioneer certification in ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification, accredited under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standards for personnel certification, validating your expertise in auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification validates the knowledge and competency required to plan, conduct, report, and manage first, second, and third party audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and internationally accepted auditing principles. The certification is designed for professionals responsible for information security governance, risk management, compliance, internal auditing, consulting, and continual improvement of information security management systems.
PEEB certifies individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and successfully demonstrate their competency through an independent assessment process. Rather than providing training, PEEB evaluates the professional knowledge, auditing skills, and practical understanding required to perform effective ISMS audits against internationally recognized personnel certification requirements.
The certification framework has been developed with the support of experienced information security professionals, subject matter experts, psychometric specialists, and examination development experts. This collaborative process ensures that the certification reflects current industry practices, ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, risk based auditing principles, information security governance, and internationally accepted auditing techniques, providing employers with confidence in the competence of PEEB certified professionals.
Course Overview
The PEEB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification is a professional credential that validates an individual’s competency to audit Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) against the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001. It demonstrates the knowledge, auditing skills, and professional judgment required to evaluate information security controls, identify nonconformities, assess risks, and support continual improvement within organizations.
Earning the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification distinguishes professionals who are committed to internationally recognized auditing practices and information security governance. The credential supports career advancement for internal auditors, external auditors, compliance professionals, information security managers, consultants, and professionals responsible for protecting organizational information assets and meeting regulatory requirements.
The PEEB certification program is designed to assess professional competency through an independent, impartial, and internationally recognized certification process. It does not grant permission to practice or replace employer requirements. Instead, it verifies that certified professionals have demonstrated their knowledge and auditing competency against established personnel certification requirements under ISO/IEC 17024:2012, providing employers and stakeholders with greater confidence in their professional capabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification must meet one of the following three options:
Applicants must possess.
- Diploma/ GCSC, no higher education degree is required, Five-year work experience in any industry, at least 50% work experience in same discipline. Audit Activities: A total of 200 hours.
- Bachelor’s Degree or (international equivalent), Three-year work experience in any industry, at least 50% work experience in same discipline. Audit Activities: A total of 200 hours.
- Master’s Degree in any subject or (International equivalent), One-year work experience in any industry, at least, Audit Activities: A total of 100 hours.
Impartiality to
candidates
Valid and reliable assessment
Security of assessment materials
Unrivaled customer
service
Competitive fee
structure
Fee Structure
- Application Fee : £75
- Certification Exam Fee : £225
- Re-sit Examination Fee : £99
- Annual Maintenance Fee : £99
Exam Method & Format
PEEB offers two types of exams for ISO 27001 training course that are Computer-Based Test (CBT). PEEB offers minimum one exam on 15th of every month or as per requirement only in English language.
- Computer-Based Test - CBT
The examination consists of 50 questions by CBT and 2 hours to complete. Each question consists of 2 marks and 100 marks for whole examination. It is required to get 50% marks (50 out of 100) to pass a certification examination.
The questions are presented in any of the following formats:
- Case-based (a set of questions associated with a brief scenario)
- Independent questions (stand-alone examination questions that contain the information necessary for responding).
- Matching Columns
- Fill in the Blanks
- True and False
- MCQ’s
Fundamentals/ Concepts of Information Security Management System (ISMS) 27001 Audit
Requirements for Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
Managing /Organizing an ISO 27001 Audit Programme
Conducting an Audit (Stages/Process)
Conducting the Closing of ISO 27001 Audit
Assessment/Managing an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Programme
Security Features
- Hologram hot stamp
- Emboss PEEB logo
- Unique no. on certificate backside
- Online verification security
The second step is to check the certification criteria through PEEB official website. Applicants for PEEB certification must meet one of the following three options given in chapter 1.
The candidate will have to book the examination date from a predefined schedule. The candidate will select the month for examination as PEEB will offer a minimum of one exam every month or as required.
Once the application is approved, the applicant will purchase the exam set and the Candidate must have to sit in the examination within one year of validity.
Once the Candidate passes the PEEB certification exam he qualified for the certification. PEEB will award certification who passes the certification exams.
The candidate will have to book the examination date from a predefined schedule. The candidate will select the month for examination as PEEB will offer a minimum of one exam every month or as required.
The second step is to check the certification criteria through PEEB official website. Applicants for PEEB certification must meet one of the following three options given in chapter 1.
The candidate will have to book the examination date from a predefined schedule. The candidate will select the month for examination as PEEB will offer a minimum of one exam every month or as required.
Once the application is approved, the applicant will purchase the exam set and the Candidate must have to sit in the examination within one year of validity.
The candidate will have to book the examination date from a predefined schedule. The candidate will select the month for examination as PEEB will offer a minimum of one exam every month or as required.
Once the Candidate passes the PEEB certification exam he qualified for the certification. PEEB will award certification who passes the certification exams.