ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

The exam covers the following competence domains:

• Domain 1: Information security fundamentals and ISO/IEC 27001 requirements
• Domain 2: Fundamental audit concepts and principles based on ISO 19011
• Domain 3: Establish and maintain an ISO/IEC 27001 internal audit programme
• Domain 4: Prepare and plan ISO/IEC 27001 audit activities
• Domain 5: Conduct ISO/IEC 27001 audit activities
• Domain 6: Complete and close ISO/IEC 27001 audit activities

 

Language(s): Portuguese and English (please consult BEHAVIOUR regarding availability in other languages).
Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes).
Format: Multiple choice and open questions, based on a main case study and related to the competence domains.
Number of questions: 48 questions.
Pass mark: 700/1000 points.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: 1 free retake within a maximum period of 2 months after the date on which the exam result is made available.

After successfully completing the exam and accepting/signing the applicable agreement and Code of Ethics, the candidate may apply for one of three levels, according to experience:

• Certified Information Security 27001 Associate Auditor: no prior experience required
• Certified Information Security 27001 Auditor: 2 years of experience in information security and auditing
• Certified Information Security 27001 Lead Auditor: 5 years of experience in information security and auditing

 

A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge (i.e., “badge”) will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all the requirements of the certification for which they are applying. Certification is issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.

Behaviour® professional certification (proprietary scheme), with international market recognition. The scheme is designed and operated based on best practices for the certification of persons, principles of impartiality and exam quality, and applicable international references (including the principles of ISO/IEC 17024).

Certification programmes are valid only for individuals (not companies), and the granting and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement/Code of Ethics.

If the professional does not comply with the agreement/Code of Ethics, the certification is not granted or is revoked.

• The ISO/IEC 27001 standard defines an auditable and certifiable Information Security Management System (ISMS), recognised internationally.
• ISO/IEC 27001 supports certification and international recognition, market access, operational optimisation and strengthened trust with clients, partners and regulatory authorities.
• The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course is based on the BEHAVIOUR pedagogical model, with a personal certification programme in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
• Audit-oriented course, with a step-by-step process covering the audit programme, planning, evidence gathering, findings and follow-up.
• Preparation for internal and external audits, including best practices based on ISO 19011 and requirements applicable to certification audits.
• Customised methodology that transforms knowledge into practice, with tools and techniques applicable in a real context.
• Certification exam supervised by an official BEHAVIOUR administrator.
• Exam with multiple choice and open questions, based on a case study, to measure competence more effectively.
• After passing the exam and applying for certification, the professional reaches the applicable level. In case of failure, there is a free retake within the period defined in the scheme.

This course is oriented towards the audit perspective: preparing, planning, conducting, concluding and reporting audits to an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001 and related references. A Lead Implementer course, in turn, focuses mainly on the design, implementation, operation and improvement of the ISMS. They are complementary paths, but with different professional focuses.

Yes. Even before certification, the course helps the organisation understand how the ISMS will be analysed in an audit context, what type of evidence tends to be valued and how to prepare teams, processes and records for a more robust and consistent assessment process.

No. The knowledge acquired is also useful for internal audits, supplier audits, conformity assessments and other structured verification initiatives related to information security. The value of the course lies in the ability to apply audit principles and methods in different organisational contexts.

Yes. The course is particularly useful for professionals who need to understand how auditors assess the ISMS, how to interpret evidence, how to prepare the organisation for audits and how to improve interaction with internal teams, clients, partners and Certification Bodies.

Yes. One of the practical contributions of the course is to strengthen the ability to distinguish strong evidence from weak evidence, identify gaps more rigorously and improve the way the organisation prepares, presents and supports ISMS conformity. This tends to support more consistent audits and reduce repeated weaknesses over time.