Leading auditor ISO27001
A Leading Auditor ISO/IEC 27001, also called a Lead Auditor ISO 27001, is a professional qualified to conduct and lead certification audits of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. This person is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the entire audit process, from preparing the audit program to delivering the final audit report and recommending whether an organization should receive or maintain its certification. A Lead Auditor has the competence to assess whether an organization’s ISMS meets all the requirements of ISO 27001, including the Annex A controls from ISO 27002. They lead the audit team, communicate with the audited organization, evaluate evidence, identify non-conformities, and ensure that the audit is conducted according to international auditing principles. Their role requires strong knowledge of information security, risk management, legal requirements, and auditing techniques. To become a Lead Auditor, a person typically completes an accredited ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training course, passes a formal examination, and gains practical audit experience. Lead Auditors usually work for certification bodies, consulting companies, or internal audit departments.
