What you will learn
In this path, you will explore ISO 27001 and similar auditing entails for internal, supplier and certification audits. Learn where this fits into the overall management system theory and continual improvement cycle. Develop an appreciation of the role of the auditor, their independence, integrity and limitations. Learn the “black box” process auditing model, taking apart business processes in a way that makes the best use of audit time.
Syllabus
Management system theory
Course — 00:41:16
K0001, K0002, K0003, K0004, K0005, K0006, K0037, K0038, K0044, K0054, K0179, K0267
Exploring management theory and audits.
ISO 27001 and the stage 1 audit
Course — 01:40:07
K0001, K0002, K0003, K0004, K0005, K0006, K0044, K0049, K0054, K0146, K0333, S0031, S0147, S0167
An introduction to the ISO 27001 standard.
ISO 27002 and the stage 2 audit
Course — 01:33:16
K0001, K0002, K0003, K0004, K0006, K0044, K0049, K0054, K0146, K0333, S0031, S0147, S0167
Exploring ISO 27002 and the stage 2 assessment.
Audit theory
Course — 00:45:55
K0001, K0002, K0003, K0004, K0005, K0006, K0044, K0049, K0054, K0146, K0333, S0031, S0147, S0167
Exploring audit theory.
Audit life cycle
Course — 01:25:46
K0001, K0002, K0003, K0004, K0006, K0044, K0049, K0054, K0146, K0333, S0031, S0147, S0167
Taking a look at the audit life cycle.
ISO 27001 Audits Skill Assessment
Assessment — 25 questions — 00:12:30

Meet the author
Ralph is a trusted advisor on Global Privacy and Security compliance, practices and management. His experience includes strategic GDPR adoption programs, advisory services and assurance delivery in global multinational environments.
He has worked in a wide variety of industry sectors including Defense, Public Sector, Pharma and Financial Services, representing both multinational corporations and boutique specialist consultancies.
He continues to be a hands-on practitioner, combining business-level consultancy with training and technical experience. He was responsible for the first global joint 27001/25999 management system to be certified. With a focus on business processes and the protection of information, and an ethos of management assurance, risk management and knowledge transfer he continues to ensure effective protection of assets appropriate to the business needs of the client.
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