Mastering ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor Training
ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor training equipping participants with practical skills for implementing and auditing Information Security Management Systems - covering Annex A controls, risk assessment and treatment, ISMS documentation, and ISO 19011 internal auditing. Authorised PECB partner offering globally recognised certification.
What's the Course About
This ISO 27001 training course is designed to equip participants with practical skills for implementing and auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) based on ISO 27001:2022. You'll learn how to interpret requirements, map Annex A controls, conduct risk assessments, and lead internal audits that drive compliance and continual improvement.
The course blends real-world case studies with Petreltech's consultancy expertise to deliver industry-relevant, hands-on learning.
5 Days (40 Hours)
Full-time learning with daily practice sessions and group activities
Via Zoom / MS Teams
Practical audit simulations
- Basic understanding of management systems (e.g., ISO frameworks)
- Familiarity with information security concepts is recommended
- No prior auditing experience required - suitable for new and aspiring internal auditors
Medium of Course
Flexible hybrid delivery to suit your team's schedule and location
Live Online Training
Instructor-led live sessions delivered via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with real-time interaction, Q&A, and collaborative exercises. Suitable for IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, information security officers, and aspiring auditors across information technology, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and cloud services industries.
In-Person Workshops
Onsite workshops for practical audit simulations at your facility or Petreltech's training venue. Includes Annex A controls mapping exercises, information security risk assessment workshops, ISMS documentation reviews, and live internal audit simulation role plays against ISO 27001:2022 requirements based on real industry scenarios.
PECB Certification Pathway
As an authorised PECB partner, Petreltech offers the opportunity to obtain PECB certification by enrolling in the official PECB examination - enhancing your global recognition and credentials as a certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor in Information Security Management Systems.
Industry Focus Areas
Course Curriculum & Modules
A comprehensive five-day programme covering all ISO 27001:2022 clauses, Annex A controls, risk assessment methodology, ISMS documentation, and ISO 19011 internal auditing with practical simulations
Day 1 - ISO 27001:2022 Foundation, Context & Leadership
- Introduction to ISO 27001:2022 - structure, scope, key changes from the 2013 edition, and alignment with the High Level Structure (HLS)
- Core concepts: information security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and the information security risk management framework
- Context of the organisation - internal and external issues, interested parties, and determining ISMS scope
- Leadership and commitment - top management responsibilities, ISMS policy, and organisational roles and authorities
- Information security policy development - requirements, content, communication, and documentation
- Introduction to Annex A - overview of the 93 controls across four themes (Organisational, People, Physical, Technological)
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) - purpose, structure, and relationship to risk treatment decisions
- Workshop: Defining ISMS scope and reviewing an information security policy against ISO 27001:2022 requirements
Day 2 - Information Security Risk Assessment & Treatment
- Risk management framework for ISO 27001:2022 - information assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and likelihood/impact assessment
- Risk identification methodology - asset-based, scenario-based, and event-based approaches
- Risk analysis and evaluation - qualitative and quantitative methods, risk appetite, and risk acceptance criteria
- Risk treatment options - risk modification, retention, avoidance, and sharing (transfer)
- Selecting and justifying Annex A controls for risk treatment - mapping controls to identified risks
- Compiling the Statement of Applicability - justification for inclusion and exclusion of Annex A controls
- Risk treatment plan - responsibilities, timelines, residual risk review, and risk owner sign-off
- Workshop: Conducting a structured information security risk assessment and completing a risk treatment plan exercise
Day 3 - Annex A Controls Implementation & ISMS Documentation
- Deep dive into Annex A - Organisational controls (A.5): policies, roles, supplier security, incident management, and business continuity
- People controls (A.6): screening, awareness, training, and responsibilities during and after employment
- Physical controls (A.7): physical security perimeters, equipment protection, clear desk and clear screen policies
- Technological controls (A.8): access management, cryptography, network security, vulnerability management, and monitoring
- ISMS documentation requirements - mandatory documents and records under ISO 27001:2022, document control, and records management
- Building ISMS documentation aligned with business objectives - policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms
- Support requirements - competence, awareness programmes, and internal and external ISMS communication
- Workshop: Annex A controls mapping exercise against a sample risk register and drafting key ISMS policy documents
Day 4 - Performance Evaluation, Compliance & Internal Audit
- Monitoring and measurement of ISMS - selecting information security metrics and key performance indicators
- Internal audit principles based on ISO 19011 - audit objectives, scope, criteria, and evidence-based auditing
- Planning and managing the ISMS internal audit programme - scheduling, resource allocation, and audit independence
- Conducting ISMS audits - document reviews, staff interviews, technical control testing, and observation techniques
- Writing audit findings and nonconformance reports - distinguishing major and minor nonconformities and observations
- Management review inputs and outputs - ISMS performance data, risk status, audit results, and strategic decisions
- Compliance and legal requirements relevant to information security - PDPA, GDPR, MAS TRM, and other regulatory frameworks
- Workshop: Preparing an audit programme, completing an ISMS audit checklist, and conducting a mock interview exercise
Day 5 - Mock Audit, Improvement & PECB Exam Preparation
- Full mock audit simulation - lead auditor and auditee role-play exercises for ISO 27001:2022 ISMS
- Audit closing meeting - presenting findings, agreeing nonconformities, and documenting audit conclusions
- Nonconformity management, corrective action, and root cause analysis for ISMS
- Continual improvement strategies - sustaining ISMS effectiveness, managing cyber risks, and evolving with the threat landscape
- Post-certification maintenance - surveillance audit preparation, ISMS review cycles, and periodic risk reassessment
- Pre-certification gap analysis - identifying ISMS gaps against ISO 27001:2022 requirements
- PECB examination overview - format, structure, and preparation guidance for Lead Auditor certification
- Course review, written assessment, and individual feedback from Petreltech's ISO 27001 consultants
Course Resource Pack
Every participant receives Petreltech's exclusive ISO 27001:2022 resource pack:
- ISO 27001:2022 clause-by-clause reference and interpretation guide
- Annex A controls reference and implementation guidance (all 93 controls)
- Information security risk assessment register and risk treatment plan templates
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) template
- ISMS internal audit checklist and audit programme templates
- Ready-to-use ISMS policies, procedures, and forms from Petreltech's archives
- Nonconformance and corrective action report templates
- PECB exam preparation guide for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
How Petreltech Helps You Benefit
Practical expertise from certified ISO 27001 consultants with proven success in ISMS implementation and certification across information technology, financial services, government, healthcare, and manufacturing industries
Certified ISO 27001 Consultants
Learn directly from Petreltech's certified ISO consultants with proven success in ISO 27001:2022 certification - trainers who have implemented ISMS programmes from scratch, guided organisations through Annex A controls mapping, risk treatment planning, and ISMS certification audits across multiple industries and jurisdictions in Asia and the Middle East.
Consultancy Knowledge & Real-World Examples
Gain hands-on skills integrating consultancy knowledge and real-world case examples - every session is grounded in actual ISMS implementation challenges, drawing on Petreltech's client work across IT companies, financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare providers, and manufacturing firms to illustrate practical application of ISO 27001:2022 requirements.
ISMS Documentation & Business Alignment
Acquire techniques to build ISMS documentation aligned with business objectives - including information security policies, risk assessment methodology documents, risk treatment plans, Statements of Applicability, operational procedures, and records management systems that satisfy certification requirements while supporting actual business operations, governance, and risk management functions.
Risk Assessment & Treatment for Governance
Master risk assessment and treatment methodologies for stronger governance - including structured information security risk identification, analysis, and evaluation techniques, risk treatment option selection, Annex A control justification and mapping, Statement of Applicability development, and residual risk management practices that strengthen information security governance and demonstrate due diligence to auditors, regulators, and stakeholders.
Internal Auditing Based on ISO 19011
Develop internal auditing skills based on ISO 19011 guidelines - covering audit programme management, audit planning and preparation, conducting document reviews and audit interviews, gathering and evaluating audit evidence, writing objective findings and nonconformance reports, and communicating audit results to management with actionable recommendations for ISMS improvement.
Ready-to-Use Policies & Audit Checklists
Receive ready-to-use policies, procedures, and audit checklists from Petreltech's archives - a practical ISMS toolkit developed through active ISO 27001:2022 client projects, providing immediately applicable templates for information security policies, risk assessment registers, Annex A controls mapping sheets, ISMS audit checklists, and nonconformance and corrective action forms.
Continual Improvement & Cyber Risk Mitigation
Learn strategies for continual improvement, compliance maintenance, and cyber risk mitigation - including how to sustain ISMS effectiveness as the threat landscape evolves, manage periodic risk reassessment cycles, prepare for surveillance and recertification audits, maintain alignment with regulatory requirements such as PDPA, GDPR, and MAS TRM, and demonstrate progressive security posture improvement to stakeholders.
Notable Features
Designed for IT managers, CISOs, information security officers, internal auditors, and aspiring lead auditors seeking ISO 27001:2022 ISMS certification and practical information security management expertise
Full ISO 27001:2022 Clause Coverage
Coverage of all ISO 27001:2022 clauses with practical implementation guidance - the programme addresses every clause of ISO 27001:2022 in depth with practical guidance, including all 93 Annex A controls across the four themes (Organisational, People, Physical, Technological), ensuring participants gain a thorough and applicable understanding of all ISMS requirements and implementation approaches.
Risk Assessment & Annex A Mapping
Risk assessment tools and control mapping aligned with Annex A - participants work with structured risk assessment methodology templates, learn systematic approaches to identifying and evaluating information security risks, and develop practical Annex A control selection and justification skills, including the development of a complete Statement of Applicability (SoA) reflecting the organisation's risk treatment decisions.
ISO 19011 Audit Training
Hands-on audit training based on ISO 19011 standards - participants learn the full ISMS audit cycle based on ISO 19011 auditing guidelines, including audit programme management, planning, preparation, execution (document review, interviews, technical control verification), writing findings and nonconformance reports, conducting audit closing meetings, and following up on corrective actions for ISMS performance improvement.
Proprietary Audit Toolkits & Consultancy Templates
Access to Petreltech's proprietary audit toolkits and real consultancy templates - every participant receives Petreltech's ISMS implementation and audit toolkit developed from active client projects, including information security risk registers, Annex A controls mapping worksheets, SoA templates, ISMS audit checklists, corrective action forms, and key ISMS policies and procedures.
Hybrid Delivery & Simulation Workshops
Hybrid delivery with online access and in-person simulation workshops - the programme combines the flexibility of live online instructor-led training via Zoom or Teams with in-person simulation workshops for practical ISMS audit role plays, Annex A controls exercises, and risk assessment scenarios, delivering a comprehensive learning experience that accommodates participants across different locations and work arrangements.
PECB Lead Auditor Certification
PECB partnership offering globally recognized ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification - as an authorised PECB partner, Petreltech provides direct access to the PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor examination. Candidates who pass the exam and meet audit experience requirements can achieve PECB Lead Auditor certification, enhancing professional standing in information security management and opening pathways in ISMS consulting, third-party auditing, and cybersecurity governance roles.
Sustainable Compliance & Real-World Readiness
Focus on sustainable compliance and real-world readiness beyond certification - Petreltech's training goes beyond passing the audit to build genuine ISMS capability: managing evolving cyber threats, maintaining compliance with information security regulations, conducting effective periodic risk reassessments, sustaining Annex A controls effectiveness, and demonstrating continual ISMS improvement to management, customers, and regulatory bodies.
"Advance your career with Petreltech's ISO 27001 training course for Lead Auditor - a hands-on program that takes you from understanding the standard to confidently implementing ISMS and leading audits, backed by real consultancy expertise."
Who Should Attend
Designed for professionals responsible for information security management, ISMS implementation, risk governance, cybersecurity, or internal auditing across any industry - suitable for both new and experienced practitioners
IT Managers & CISOs
IT managers, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and information security officers responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining ISO 27001:2022-compliant ISMS - and for preparing their organisation for initial ISMS certification, surveillance audits, or transition from ISO 27001:2013 to the 2022 edition.
Internal Auditors & Lead Auditors
Internal auditors and aspiring lead auditors seeking to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on ISO 27001:2022 ISMS audits based on ISO 19011 - and to obtain the PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification for professional recognition in information security management.
Information Security Professionals
Information security analysts, cybersecurity professionals, data protection officers, and compliance managers who need a thorough understanding of ISO 27001:2022 requirements, Annex A controls, and risk assessment methodologies to enhance their organisation's security posture and support ISMS certification and continual improvement programmes.
Consultants & Advisors
Management consultants, information security advisors, and third-party professionals who support organisations in implementing and certifying their ISO 27001:2022 ISMS - and want to enhance their expertise with practical tools, real-world consultancy insights, and PECB-recognised lead auditor credentials that strengthen advisory credibility in information security management.
Partner with Petreltech for ISO 27001:2022 Training and Leverage Employee Skills & Knowledge in Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Petreltech's ISO 27001:2022 training is built on direct consultancy experience supporting organisations across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East in achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 ISMS certification - across information technology, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors.
Our trainers have led full ISMS implementation cycles - from initial gap analysis and risk assessments through Annex A controls mapping, SoA development, ISMS documentation, internal audit programmes, and third-party certification audit support. Every session reflects what drives real information security improvements and successful certification, grounded in measurable outcomes from active client projects.
All trainers hold ISO 27001 lead auditor qualifications and active consultancy experience.
Petreltech provides access to the official PECB ISO 27001 Lead Auditor examination.
Training examples drawn from IT, financial services, government, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Ready-to-use policies, risk registers, SoA templates, and audit checklists from active projects.
ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Training
5 Days | 40 Hours
Live Online & In-Person
Certificate of Completion + PECB Certification Pathway available for all participants who complete the programme.
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