Lead Auditor in Information Security Management System (ISMS)

This comprehensive programme is an industry-focused, practice-oriented training designed to develop highly skilled professionals in the field of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). In today’s interconnected digital environment, protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with global security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 have become critical for all organizations. The demand for certified Lead Auditors in ISMS is steadily growing across industries—including IT services, banking, healthcare, government, defense, e-commerce, and consulting—driven by the rising need to protect business assets, build trust, and meet regulatory requirements.

The programme equips learners with the knowledge and expertise to plan, conduct, report, and follow up audits of information security management systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 standards. It covers essential concepts such as information security principles, risk assessment, audit methodology, compliance frameworks, and practical auditing skills through real-world case studies and scenarios. Whether you are a recent graduate, a working professional seeking to specialize in ISMS, or someone looking to advance into auditing and governance roles, this certification provides a fast-track to one of the most valuable and globally recognized credentials in information security.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 structure, Annex SL, key updates.

Module 2: Context of the organization, leadership, roles, and responsibilities.

Module 3: Risk assessment, treatment, and ISMS planning.

Module 4: Annex A overview – 94 controls across Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological themes.

Module 5: Competence, awareness, communication, documented information.

Module 6: Operational controls, implementation, monitoring practices.

Module 7: Performance evaluation, internal audits, management review.              

Module 8: Continual improvement and corrective actions.

Module 9: Audit principles, planning, conducting, and reporting (ISO 19011).

Module 10: Audit team management, communication, case study & mock audit, assessment.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Lead Auditor in Information Security Management System (ISMS) by Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

With the rapid rise in cyber threats, compliance requirements, and global security standards, certified ISMS Lead Auditors are in high demand across industries. Successful completion of this programme opens up diverse career pathways, including roles such as Lead Auditor, ISMS Consultant, Compliance Manager, IT Governance Specialist, Risk Analyst, and Information Security Officer

Organizations such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, IBM, Deloitte, PwC, EY, Accenture, KPMG, Capgemini, and global corporations like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, as well as government agencies, defense establishments, and regulatory bodies, actively seek ISMS-certified auditors to strengthen their information security posture.

With businesses worldwide prioritizing information security and compliance, professionals with auditing expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring resilience, maintaining trust, and safeguarding critical assets.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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