ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor
Course Overview
Application security is a critical component of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. As organizations increasingly rely on software applications to support business operations, independent and systematic audits are essential to verify the effectiveness of application security controls and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
The ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor course provides participants with the competencies required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on application security audits in accordance with ISO/IEC 27034 and internationally recognized auditing practices. Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world audit scenarios, participants will learn how to assess application security governance, secure development practices, security controls, and continual improvement processes.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- Information security auditors
- Application security auditors
- Internal and external auditors
- Information security managers
- Software quality assurance professionals
- Secure software development managers
- Cybersecurity consultants
- Compliance and governance professionals
- Professionals responsible for evaluating application security programs
- Individuals seeking to become PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditors
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 27034.
- Explain the concepts and methodologies of application security auditing.
- Plan and prepare an application security audit.
- Conduct audit activities using risk-based auditing techniques.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of application security governance and controls.
- Assess secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) processes.
- Prepare audit findings, reports, and corrective action recommendations.
- Manage audit teams and communicate audit results effectively.
- Prepare for the PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor certification examination.
Duration
5 Days (Four days of instructor-led training followed by the certification examination on Day 5.)
Classroom
Participants attend instructor-led classroom sessions featuring lectures, audit workshops, practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions designed to build competence in conducting application security audits.
Certification
After successfully passing the examination and meeting the applicable certification requirements, participants may apply for the:
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor
The certification demonstrates the holder’s competence in planning, conducting, managing, and leading application security audits based on ISO/IEC 27034.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27034 and Application Security Auditing
- Training course objectives and structure
- Overview of ISO/IEC 27034
- Application security principles and framework
- Audit principles and concepts
- Audit program management
- Roles and responsibilities of auditors
Day 2: Planning and Preparing the Audit
- Audit scope and objectives
- Risk-based audit planning
- Audit documentation
- Evidence collection techniques
- Audit checklists
- Opening meeting
Day 3: Conducting the Application Security Audit
- Conducting audit activities
- Interview techniques
- Evaluating application security controls
- Assessing secure software development practices
- Recording audit findings
- Audit communication
Day 4: Reporting, Follow-up, and Continual Improvement
- Preparing audit reports
- Nonconformities and corrective actions
- Audit follow-up activities
- Managing audit teams
- Course review and examination preparation
Day 5: Certification Examination
- PECB ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor Certification Examination
Exam Duration
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Exam Format: Closed-book examination consisting of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions.
- Passing Score: Determined by PECB in accordance with its certification policies.
Successful candidates who satisfy the applicable certification requirements may apply for the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor credential.
