The PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, manage, and lead Security Operations Management System (SOMS) audits based on ISO 18788. This advanced training enables professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of security operations management systems, assess conformity with ISO 18788 requirements, identify areas for improvement, and support organizations in achieving and maintaining compliance.
Through practical audit exercises, case studies, and internationally recognized auditing methodologies, participants will develop the competencies needed to perform first-party, second-party, and third-party audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 guidelines. Upon successful completion of the course and examination, participants can apply for the PECB Certified ISO 18788 Lead Auditor credential.
Course Highlights
- Hosted on the MyPECB platform for flexible self-paced learning.
- Access to official PECB ISO 18788 Lead Auditor training materials.
- Exam fees included with one free retake within 12 months.
- Globally recognized PECB certification.
- Comprehensive training on auditing Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS).
- Covers audit principles, methodologies, reporting, and corrective actions.
- Prepares participants to lead and manage ISO 18788 audit programs.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Security Operations Management System auditing based on ISO 18788. Participants will learn how to prepare audit plans, collect and verify audit evidence, assess conformity, identify nonconformities, and communicate audit findings effectively.
The training combines audit theory with practical application, enabling participants to confidently evaluate security operations management systems and contribute to their continual improvement and organizational resilience.
What You Will Learn
- The requirements and framework of ISO 18788.
- Audit principles, concepts, and best practices.
- How to plan, conduct, and manage ISO 18788 audits.
- Techniques for gathering and evaluating audit evidence.
- Methods for assessing conformity and identifying nonconformities.
- Audit reporting and follow-up activities.
- Risk-based auditing approaches for security operations.
- How to lead audit teams and manage audit programs.
- Best practices for supporting continual improvement and compliance.