ISO/IEC 27000 - Certified Lead Auditor
Exam Code: ISO_27000_LA
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor certification validates your knowledge of Information Security Management Systems, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements, audit principles, and the ability to plan, conduct, report, and follow up ISMS audits.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: ISO-CLA-22
- Certification Level: Lead Auditor
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Passing Score: 70% required to pass, 35 correct answers out of 50 questions
- Unscored Content: The exam does not publicly state the inclusion of unscored questions. Candidates should treat all questions as scored unless otherwise instructed during the exam.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice questions
- Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab tasks. It focuses on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements, information security risk management, ISMS controls, audit planning, evidence collection, reporting, and audit follow-up.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: Not applicable, as the exam is delivered online through ProctorU in a proctored mode.
- Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken online through ProctorU using a webcam and a reliable internet connection.
- Waiting Period: The exam voucher includes two attempts. If the candidate does not pass within the two attempts, a new voucher code must be purchased.
- Retake Fee: A new exam voucher must be purchased if both included attempts are used unsuccessfully.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: Lifetime
- Renewal Options: The certification is valid for life. However, professionals should stay updated with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements, information security risk management practices, ISO 19011 audit guidance, and cybersecurity governance expectations.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $220 USD for the exam voucher
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT or GST may apply. Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $259.60 USD ($220 + $39.60 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor exam. However, it is recommended to have:
- Basic knowledge of information security concepts
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements
- Familiarity with Information Security Management Systems
- Awareness of cybersecurity risks and controls
- Experience in information security, IT governance, compliance, auditing, risk management, or security consulting
Exam Topics
- Introduction to Cyber Security: Security threats, vulnerabilities, cyberattack impact, regulatory challenges, and organizational security risks
- Information Security Principles: Confidentiality, integrity, availability, information classification, access control, and protection of information assets
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Requirements: Context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement
- Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidance: Audit planning, audit scope, audit criteria, audit evidence, audit findings, auditor competence, and audit reporting
- Conducting ISMS Audits: Opening meeting, evidence collection, interviews, sampling, observation, documentation review, and closing meeting
- Nonconformity and Corrective Action: Identifying findings, documenting nonconformities, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, verification, and closure
- ISMS Performance Evaluation: Monitoring, measurement, internal audits, management review, corrective actions, and continual improvement
- Security Governance and Compliance: Policies, responsibilities, legal requirements, security awareness, management commitment, and information security culture
Intended Audience
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor certification is ideal for professionals involved in information security management systems, cybersecurity, IT governance, risk, compliance, and auditing, including roles such as:
- Quality professionals with ISMS implementation or auditing experience
- Existing security auditors who want to expand auditing skills
- Consultants advising on ISO/IEC 27001 certification
- Security and quality professionals
- Information Security Consultants
- Professionals implementing a formal ISMS
- IT Governance Professionals
- Compliance Officers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Cybersecurity Managers and Analysts
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISMS Auditor, Information Security Auditor, Cybersecurity Consultant, IT Compliance Auditor, Risk Manager, Information Security Manager, GRC Specialist, Security Governance Consultant, and Internal Audit Manager.
Average Salary:
- Varies by country, experience, and industry. Professionals with ISO/IEC 27001 lead auditor knowledge are valued in IT services, banking, healthcare, telecom, consulting, cloud services, government, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management environments.
Why It’s Valuable:
- ISO/IEC 27001 helps organizations protect information assets, manage security risks, demonstrate compliance, and improve trust. Lead Auditor certification demonstrates competence in auditing ISMS controls, identifying gaps, and supporting certification readiness.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken:
- Online through ProctorU using a webcam and stable internet connection
- Anytime and anywhere, subject to exam scheduling availability and proctoring requirements
Exam Booking Link
- Book your ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor Exam via GAQM / ProctorU — Click here (https://gaqm.org/certifications/iso_certifications/iso-cla-22)
Once you pass the exam
- Receive the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor certificate from GAQM
- The premium package includes an E-certificate and digital badge for successful candidates
- Log in to your GAQM account
- Navigate to your certification or candidate profile section
- Download or access your certificate and digital badge
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FAQ
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Who should take the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor exam?
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor exam is suitable for security auditors, information security consultants, IT governance professionals, compliance officers, risk managers, cybersecurity professionals, and quality professionals. It is ideal for individuals responsible for auditing, implementing, maintaining, or improving an Information Security Management System based on ISO/IEC 27001.
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How difficult is the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor exam?
The exam is considered moderate for candidates familiar with information security, ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, and auditing concepts. It includes 50 multiple-choice questions and requires 70% to pass. Candidates should study ISMS clauses, risk assessment, Annex A controls, ISO 19011 guidance, audit evidence, nonconformity reporting, corrective actions, and security governance.
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Why does GAQM offer the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor certification?
GAQM offers this certification to validate professionals who can audit Information Security Management Systems against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requirements. Certified lead auditors help organizations assess security controls, manage risks, identify nonconformities, verify corrective actions, support certification readiness, strengthen governance, and improve confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor exam?
Candidates can prepare using the GAQM e-course or e-book, sample exam, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard guidance, ISO 19011 audit guidance, ISMS audit checklists, risk assessment templates, Annex A control references, security policy examples, corrective action records, and practical audit case studies based on information security management.
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Is the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified Lead Auditor certification valuable in 2026?
Yes, the certification remains valuable in 2026 because organizations continue facing cybersecurity threats, regulatory pressure, data protection requirements, and customer security expectations. Lead auditors support ISMS certification readiness, risk control, audit assurance, compliance monitoring, corrective actions, and stronger protection of business-critical information assets.
