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 ISMS requirements, ISO/IEC 27002 security control guidance, information security risk management, 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, ISO/IEC 27002 control guidance, 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)

PrerequisitesThere 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
  
• Awareness of ISO/IEC 27002 information security control guidance
  
• Familiarity with Information Security Management Systems
  
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risks, controls, and governance
  
• 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, asset protection, access control, information classification, and security responsibilities
  
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Requirements: Context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement
  
• ISO/IEC 27002 Control Guidance: Organizational controls, people controls, physical controls, technological controls, and security best practices
  
• Information Security Risk Assessment: Risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, control selection, residual risk, and risk-based decision-making
  
• ISMS Audit Planning: Audit objectives, scope, criteria, audit program, documentation review, sampling approach, and audit preparation
  
• Conducting ISMS Audits: Opening meeting, interviews, observation, evidence collection, document review, audit communication, and closing meeting
  
• Security Governance and Compliance: Policies, responsibilities, legal requirements, supplier security, 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:
• Information Security Auditors
  
• Security and Quality Professionals
  
• Information Security Consultants
  
• IT Governance Professionals
  
• Cybersecurity Managers and Analysts
  
• Professionals implementing or maintaining an ISMS
  
• Consultants advising on ISO/IEC 27001 certification
• Internal auditors and external auditors seeking ISMS audit expertise

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 and ISO/IEC 27002 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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