Course Outline
I. Information Security Management System aligned with ISO 27001 standards for government operations
1. Core components of an Information Security Management System defined by ISO 27001
2. Analytical exercises focused on interpreting ISO 27001 mandates for government compliance
II. Fundamentals of auditing – overview
1. Scope of the complete audit process
2. Categories and types of audits applicable to public sector entities
III. Strategic audit planning and preparatory measures
1. Definition of audit criteria and operational scope for government contexts
2. Criteria for selecting qualified auditor teams
3. Application of a process approach to internal audits for government stakeholders
4. Critical considerations for developing control question lists
5. Applied practical exercises
IV. Execution of audits – protocols for on-site assessments
1. Methodologies for effective auditing techniques
2. Collection and verification of objective evidence
3. Detection and substantiation of non-conformities
4. Applied practical exercises
V. Formal documentation of audit findings
1. Precise articulation of identified inconsistencies
2. Standardized documentation of non-conformities
3. Identification and recording of insights and opportunities for improvement
4. Consolidation of findings – The Audit Report
5. Applied practical exercises
VI. Effective post-audit actions and remediation
1. Accountability for initiating corrective and preventive measures
2. The significance of accurately determining the root causes of non-conformity
3. Specification of required corrective actions
4. Assessment of the effectiveness of implemented actions
5. Post-audit activities focused on insights and potential for continuous improvement
6. Applied practical exercises
VII. Synthesis and comprehensive discussion
Requirements
Intended Audience
- Professionals preparing for the role of ISO 27001:2023 Internal Auditor
- Stakeholders with a professional interest in information security auditing
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