ISO 18788 Lead Auditor

ISO 18788 Lead Implementer

Why should you attend?

The ISO 18788 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who should attend?

Auditors seeking to perform and lead Security Operations Management System (SOMS) certification audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master a Security Operations Management System audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with SOMS requirements
Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Security Operations Management System audit
Expert advisors in a Security Operations Management

Educational approach

Understand the operations of Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS) based on ISO 18788
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 18788 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Understand an auditor’s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 18788 in the context of a SOMS audit

Learning objectives

This training is based on both theory and best practices used in SOMS audits
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical questions and examples
Practical exercises include examples and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Additional Information

Training Days: 5

CPD Certification (Credits): 31

Exam Duration : 3 hours

Retake Exam: Yes

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Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) and ISO 18788

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification exam

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Security Operations Management System (SOMS)

Domain 2: Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS)

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 18788 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 18788 audit

Domain 6: Closing an ISO 18788 audit

Domain 7: Managing an ISO 18788 audit programme

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. Depending on the level of experience, a certificate will be issued to you if you comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about the ISO 18788 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:

Credential	Exam	Professional experience	MS audit/assessment experience	Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 18788 Provisional Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	None	None	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 18788 Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Two years: One year of work experience in Security Operations Management	Audit activities: a total of 200 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Five years: Two years of work experience in Security Operations Management	Audit activities: a total of 300 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 18788 Senior Lead Auditor	PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent	Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Security Operations Management	Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours	Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Note: PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

General Information

Certification fees are included in the exam price
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge