ISO 18788 Lead Auditor
The ISO 18788 Lead Auditor certification equips professionals with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to evaluate, manage, and improve a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) based on ISO 18788. The course focuses on internationally recognized auditing principles, enabling participants to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on first-party, second-party, and third-party audits.
Throughout the training, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of security operations governance, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, human rights considerations, operational planning, and continual improvement. Practical audit scenarios and case studies help learners build confidence in leading audit teams and ensuring organizations meet ISO 18788 requirements effectively.
Upon successful completion, professionals will be prepared to perform independent security management system audits and contribute to organizational resilience, operational excellence, and stakeholder confidence.
WHO SHOULD DO
This certification is ideal for:
- Lead Auditors and Internal Auditors responsible for Security Operations Management Systems
- Security Operations Managers and Security Consultants
- Compliance Managers and Risk Management Professionals
- Professionals responsible for maintaining ISO 18788 compliance
- Corporate Security Officers and Security Program Managers
- Government, Defense, and Private Security Professionals
- Quality, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) specialists
- Consultants involved in implementing or auditing management systems
- Individuals seeking an internationally recognized Lead Auditor credential in Security Operations Management
EXAM SYLLABUS
- Introduction to ISO 18788 and SOMS principles
- ISO 18788 requirements: leadership, policy, risk, and controls
- Audit fundamentals, guidelines, and ethics
- Audit planning, objectives, and documentation
- Conducting audits: meetings, interviews, sampling, evidence collection
- Audit reporting, nonconformity handling, corrective actions, and follow-up
- Managing audit programs, team leadership, communication, and continual improvement
BENEFITS
After completing this certification, participants will be able to:
- Understand the requirements of ISO 18788 Security Operations Management Systems.
- Plan, conduct, report, and manage ISO 18788 audits effectively.
- Apply internationally accepted auditing techniques and best practices.
- Evaluate organizational compliance with security management requirements.
- Lead internal, supplier, and certification audits with confidence.
- Improve organizational security governance and operational performance.
- Strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance capabilities.
- Enhance professional credibility with globally recognized auditing skills.
- Support continual improvement initiatives within security operations.
- Increase career opportunities in auditing, compliance, governance, and security management.
EXAM INFORMATION
- Exam Duration - 90 Minutes
- Exam Pattern - Descriptive and MCQs
- Exam Method - Online
- Exam Pass Mark - 70% (35 out of 50)
- Exam Result - Participants can expect exam results in 2 working days