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The Professional Development Institute® (PDI) is one of the leading international institutions specialized in qualifying and developing professional competencies. It is headquartered in the United Kingdom (UK) and has a proven track record in preparing specialized professionals
across vital sectors, including banking, finance, and insurance. PDI is distinguished by offering internationally recognized professional certifications that enhance individual efficiency and strengthen their capabilities in the global workplace.
This program provides comprehensive understanding of Information Security Management Systems based on ISO 27001, together with the principles and practices of auditing ISMS in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021. The program is designed to develop both conceptual understanding of information security principles and ISO 27001 requirements, and practical auditing competence required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on ISMS audits.
The course supports learners pursuing roles as information security auditors, IT auditors, third-party certification auditors, and professionals seeking CQI-IRCA or equivalent certification pathways in information security management system auditing.
- Information security professionals and auditors.
- IT auditors and compliance officers.
- Internal auditors specializing in information security.
- Third-party certification auditors.
- Professionals seeking CQI-IRCA certification pathways.
- Explain the purpose
- structure and benefits of an Information Security Management System.
- Interpret and apply the requirements of ISO 27001 including Annex A controls.
- Understand information security risk management principles and methodologies.
- Apply audit principles based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 standards.
- Plan
- conduct
- report and follow up ISMS audits effectively.
- Evaluate audit evidence and identify conformity or nonconformity with ISO 27001.
- Assess effectiveness of implemented security controls and risk treatments.
- Understand auditor responsibilities
- ethics and competence requirements for ISMS auditing.
- Conduct opening and closing meetings and gather information security audit evidence.
- Write clear audit reports and nonconformity statements for information security contexts.Modules: 8Awarding body: (Professional Development Institute – UK)Module 1: Introduction to Information Security and ISMSModule 2: ISO 27001 Requirements and Annex A ControlsModule 3: Information Security Risk ManagementModule 4: Introduction to ISMS AuditingModule 5: Auditor Competence and ResponsibilitiesModule 6: Planning and Preparing ISMS AuditsModule 7: Conducting ISMS AuditsModule 8: Audit Reporting
- Follow-up and ISO/IEC 17021 Awareness
- hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.have professional experience in the field.Sit for and pass the certification examination.Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.The exam duration is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.Total Marks: 60
- Minimum Pass Mark: 66 (40 out of 60).
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