ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certification
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor for ISMS Professionals
The ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credential validates your ability to plan, conduct, report, and follow up audits for Information Security Management Systems, also known as ISMS.
This certification is aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and recognized auditing practices. It is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate audit knowledge in information security, compliance, risk management, and governance.
This certification helps learners understand how to evaluate security controls, identify nonconformities, assess audit evidence, and support continual improvement.
Who Is This Certification For?
This credential is useful for auditors, consultants, compliance professionals, risk managers, security leaders, and professionals involved in governance or information security programs.
It also supports those who participate in first-party, second-party, or third-party audits. Common responsibilities include reviewing policies, assessing controls, documenting findings, and supporting corrective actions.
An ISO 27001 Certification can strengthen your profile in information security and audit leadership. It also helps organizations validate the knowledge of team members responsible for protecting sensitive information.
Key Benefits
- Validate knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 audit practices.
- Strengthen skills in ISMS audit planning and execution.
- Learn how to evaluate audit evidence and report findings.
- Support compliance, governance, and information security goals.
- Improve your professional profile for audit and security roles.
- Earn a digital badge after passing the exam.
Exam Details
- Exam Code: I27001LA™
- Format: Multiple choice
- Questions: 40
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Passing Score: 32 out of 40 correct answers, equivalent to 80%
- Exam Voucher Validity: 6 months
- Certification Validity: 3 years
The exam evaluates practical knowledge related to audit principles, ISMS requirements, risk-based thinking, audit lifecycle activities, and professional responsibilities during audit engagements.
Candidates have up to 6 months to take the exam from the purchase date. Exam vouchers are non-refundable once redeemed.
This credential is also valuable for professionals who need to communicate audit results, support management reviews, and contribute to stronger security governance.
What Is Included?
- One online exam attempt
- Official certification after passing
- Digital badge issued by Badge Claimed
- Credential validation for professional use
Choose this certification if you want to validate your ability to audit information security management systems, support organizational compliance, and advance your career with Certiprof.