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.
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Information
General Information
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
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
Attend
Who can attend?
Objectives
Learning objectives
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
Education
Examination
Course
Certificate
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.
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
A fundamental understanding of ISO 18788 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
