ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor

CTSafe Center is in partnership with PECB to deliver  ISO courses in Vietnam. Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) is a global provider of training, examination, audit, and certification services for multiple fields.

Why should you attend?

During this training course, you will obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to acquire knowledge on the protection of privacy in the context of processing personally identifiable information (PII), as well as master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, establish communication with customers and resolve potential conflicts.

After completing this training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” credential. The internationally recognized PECB Lead Auditor certificate proves that you have the capabilities and competences to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who should attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit
• Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) 

Learning objectives:

• Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Acquire the competences of the 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/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit

Education approach:

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in PIMS audits
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role-playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites:

A fundamental understanding of information security and privacy, and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles

Course Agenda:

• Introduction to Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and ISO/IEC 27701
• Audit principles, preparation, and launching of an audit
• On-site audit activities
• Closing the audit
• Certification exam

Examination:

The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Auditor” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Domain 2: Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) requirements
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO/IEC 27701 audit program

Examination Features:

• An open book exam with 12 essay question type in 3 hours.
• Non-native speakers receive an additional thirty (30) minutes.
• You must make a score of at least 70% to pass this course.
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

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:

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown on the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Learning method:

• Self-study. Students are provided with login into our learning platform and the course materials.
• You can contact our tutors or our course advisor based in Vietnam via email or Zalo, WhatsApp for further assistance

Course duration:

• Students have 30 days to take a course in self-study method