ISO/IEC 27017:2015 - Certified Lead Auditor
Exam Code: ISO-27017-CLA
The ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor certification validates your knowledge of cloud security controls, ISO/IEC 27017 guidance, cloud service risks, audit principles, and the ability to assess cloud security practices.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: ISO-27017-CLA
- Certification Level: Lead Auditor
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes
- Passing Score: 70% required to pass, 21 correct answers out of 30 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: 30 multiple-choice questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab tasks. It focuses on ISO/IEC 27017 cloud security controls, ISO/IEC 27001 alignment, cloud customer and provider responsibilities, cloud service risks, audit concepts, and control assessment.
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 27017:2015 guidance, ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS practices, ISO/IEC 27002 controls, cloud security risks, and cloud compliance expectations.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $190 USD for the exam voucher
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT or GST may apply. Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $224.20 USD ($190 + $34.20 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no strict formal prerequisites for taking the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor exam. However, it is recommended to have:
- Prior knowledge of ISO/IEC 27017
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems
- Awareness of ISO/IEC 27002 security controls
- Basic knowledge of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with cloud service customer and provider responsibilities
- Experience in cloud security, information security, compliance, auditing, risk management, or consulting
Exam Topics
- Concepts Specific to the Cloud: Cloud service models, deployment models, shared responsibility, cloud customers, cloud providers, and cloud-specific security considerations
- Typical Information Security Risks in Cloud Services: Data exposure, misconfiguration, access risks, virtualization risks, supplier dependency, service continuity, and compliance risks
- ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Introduction, Scope and Structure: Purpose, applicability, relationship with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002, and cloud-specific guidance
- Applicable Terms and Definitions: Cloud security terminology, control responsibilities, customer-provider boundaries, information assets, and security control interpretation
- Benefits of Implementing ISO/IEC 27017:2015: Improved cloud security governance, clearer responsibilities, stronger controls, better risk management, and improved customer confidence
- ISO/IEC 27017 Implementation Framework: Planning, control selection, implementation activities, monitoring, continual improvement, and integration with existing ISMS practices
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Alignment: How ISO/IEC 27001 concepts and requirements support ISO/IEC 27017 implementation in cloud environments
Intended Audience
The ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor certification is ideal for professionals involved in cloud security, information security management, compliance, auditing, or cloud service governance, including roles such as:
- Cloud Security Professionals
- Information Security Auditors
- Information Security Managers
- Cloud Service Provider Staff
- Cloud Service Customer Representatives
- IT Governance Professionals
- Professionals planning, implementing, maintaining, supervising, or assessing cloud security controls
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Cloud Security Auditor, ISO 27017 Lead Auditor, Information Security Auditor, Cloud Compliance Consultant, Cloud Security Consultant, GRC Specialist, IT Risk Manager, Security Governance Analyst, Cloud Security Manager, and ISMS Auditor.
Average Salary:
- Varies by country, experience, and industry. Professionals with ISO/IEC 27017 cloud security auditing knowledge are valued in cloud services, IT consulting, managed services, cybersecurity, banking, healthcare, telecom, government, and enterprise technology environments.
Why It’s Valuable:
- ISO/IEC 27017 helps organizations secure cloud services by clarifying cloud customer and provider responsibilities, improving cloud-specific controls, reducing risks, and strengthening trust in cloud service security.
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 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor Exam via GAQM / ProctorU — Click here (https://gaqm.org/certifications/iso_certifications/iso-27017-cla)
Once you pass the exam
- Receive the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 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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Top Reasons to Choose
ISO/IEC 27017:2015 - Certified Lead Auditor
High Demand for Cloud Security Auditing
Organizations using cloud services need skilled auditors to assess cloud controls, clarify shared responsibilities, manage risks, verify compliance, and strengthen customer-provider security assurance.
Strong Focus on Practical Cloud Controls
This certification covers ISO/IEC 27017 guidance, cloud risks, customer-provider responsibilities, ISO/IEC 27001 alignment, control selection, implementation scenarios, and assessment of cloud security controls.
Career Growth and Global Recognition
ISO/IEC 27017 Lead Auditor certification supports careers in cloud security, information security auditing, governance, risk management, compliance, consulting, ISMS auditing, and cloud service assurance.
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FAQ
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Who should take the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor exam?
The ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor exam is suitable for cloud security professionals, information security auditors, compliance officers, risk managers, consultants, cloud service providers, and cloud service customers. It is ideal for individuals who plan, implement, maintain, supervise, or assess cloud security controls within an information security management system.
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How difficult is the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor exam?
The exam is considered moderate for candidates familiar with cloud security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and audit concepts. It includes 30 multiple-choice questions and requires 70% to pass. Candidates should study cloud service risks, shared responsibilities, ISO/IEC 27017 controls, implementation guidance, and practical cloud security scenarios.
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Why does GAQM offer the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor certification?
GAQM offers this certification to validate professionals who understand cloud-specific information security controls based on ISO/IEC 27017. Certified lead auditors help organizations assess cloud security responsibilities, manage provider-customer risks, evaluate controls, improve governance, support compliance, and strengthen confidentiality, integrity, availability, and trust in cloud service environments.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor exam?
Candidates can prepare using the GAQM e-book, sample exam, ISO/IEC 27017 guidance, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 references, cloud security checklists, shared responsibility models, cloud risk registers, audit scenarios, provider-customer contract examples, and practical case studies covering cloud control implementation and assessment.
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Is the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Certified Lead Auditor certification valuable in 2026?
Yes, the certification remains valuable in 2026 because organizations continue moving workloads to cloud platforms and need assurance over cloud security controls. Lead auditors support shared responsibility clarity, cloud risk management, compliance readiness, supplier assurance, data protection, service governance, and stronger trust between cloud providers and customers.
