ISO/IEC 27002:2022 - Certified Lead Auditor

Certification Overview

ISO/IEC 27002:2022 - Certified Lead Auditor

Exam Code: ISOIEC-2022-LA

The ISO/IEC 27002:2022 - Certified Lead Auditor certification is designed for professionals seeking expertise in auditing information security controls based on the ISO/IEC 27002:2022 standard. This standard provides guidance on selecting, implementing, and managing information security controls, and serves as a reference for the implementation of controls listed in ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

The ISO/IEC 27002:2022 – Certified Lead Auditor certification is designed for professionals who aim to develop the expertise necessary to audit and evaluate information security controls based on the ISO/IEC 27002:2022 standard. This standard provides comprehensive guidance for implementing and managing information security controls and complements ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by detailing the specific controls listed in Annex A. With the latest 2022 revision, ISO/IEC 27002 introduces 93 clearly categorized controls grouped under four major themes—Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological—along with control attributes for improved clarity and applicability in real-world risk environments.

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Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

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The ISO/IEC 27002:2022 - Certified Lead Auditor Certificate is valid for life.

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N/A

The ISO/IEC 27002:2022 - Certified Lead Auditor Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27002:2022 and Information Security Governance Overview of ISO/IEC 27000

  • Purpose and structure of ISO/IEC 27002:2022
  • Comparison with ISO/IEC 27002:2013
  • Understanding the relationship with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A
  • Core principles of information security governance



Module 2: Overview of the 93 Controls in ISO/IEC 27002:2022 Grouping of controls by 4 themes

  • Organizational
  • People
  • Physical
  • Technological 
  • New and merged controls introduced in 2022
  • Attributes (Control Type, Information Security Properties, Cybersecurity Concepts, Operational Capabilities)

Module 3: Fundamentals of Auditing Based on ISO 19011 Audit principles and ethics

  • Risk-based thinking in audits
  • Roles and responsibilities of an auditor/lead auditor
  • Audit program management
  • Evidence types and sampling techniques

Module 4: Planning and Preparing for an ISO/IEC 27002 Audit Understanding the auditee environment

  • Defining audit scope and objectives
  • Preparing audit checklists for the 93 controls
  • Use of control objectives and guidelines
  • Risk assessment and prioritization of controls

Module 5: Performing the Audit – Techniques and Tools Opening meeting and communication protocols

  • Conducting interviews and document reviews
  • Control testing and observations
  • Identifying and categorizing non-conformities
  • Using ISO/IEC 27002 attributes for deeper analysis

Module 6: Reporting and Corrective Actions Writing effective audit reports

  • Presenting nonconformities and risks
  • Post-audit documentation
  • Reviewing corrective action plans (CAPAs)
  • Follow-up audit guidance

Target Audience

Who should take this exam?

  • Information security managers
  • IT and corporate security managers
  • Corporate governance managers
  • Risk and compliance managers
  • Information security consultants
  • Experienced IT security professionals
  • Internal/external auditors
  • Information Security Managers
  • Compliance officers

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  • Course Duration: 180 Days
  • Price: 220 USD

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