About the certification
The Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (Unified Exam) is a certification designed for professionals seeking to validate their comprehensive knowledge of information security management system (ISMS) auditing, based on ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and ISO/IEC 27007.
This exam covers key topics from ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and ISO/IEC 27007, including ISMS audit principles, auditor roles and responsibilities, audit planning and preparation, evaluation of information security controls, audit evidence collection, audit reporting, and follow-up activities. It validates your comprehensive knowledge of how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on ISMS audits within the organizational context, in accordance with widely used and globally recognized standards and guidelines for information security auditing.
The Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor unified certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. This exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing score is 70%. Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Validate your ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor knowledge and advance your career. Purchase your exam voucher now!
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- Self-Paced Study Guide – A comprehensive resource designed to help you prepare at your own pace.
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- Two Free Retakes – If you don’t pass on your first attempt, you’ll have two additional opportunities at no extra cost.
Exam details
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Exam code |
ITC-201 |
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Launch date |
January 29, 2026 |
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Exam description |
The Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (Unified Exam) validates the candidate’s knowledge of Information Security Management System (ISMS) auditing. |
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Current version |
v1 (January 29, 2026) |
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Exam format |
Multiple choice; computer-based; closed book (online proctored exam) |
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Number of questions |
50 questions |
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Passing score |
70% (35 out of 50) |
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Exam duration |
60 minutes |
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Level |
Advanced |
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Languages |
English and Portuguese |
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Exam description |
This exam covers key topics from ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and ISO/IEC 27007, including ISMS audit principles, auditor roles and responsibilities, audit planning and preparation, evaluation of information security controls, audit evidence collection, audit reporting, and follow-up activities. It validates your comprehensive knowledge of how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on ISMS audits within the organizational context, in accordance with widely used and globally recognized standards and guidelines for information security auditing. |
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RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
32 hours |
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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY |
Level 2 (Understanding), Level 3 (Applying), Level 4 (Analyzing), and Level 5 (Evaluating) |
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Recommended reading |
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) — Requirements |
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Prerequisites |
There are no prerequisites for this certification program. |
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Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Artificial Intelligence |
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Validity period |
Lifetime |
Exam Content Outline
| Domains | Weight |
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1. ISO/IEC 27001 |
30% |
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2. ISO/IEC 27002 |
30% |
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3. ISO/IEC 27007 |
40% |
Total | 100% |
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