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ISO 27001 Internal Audit

An ISO 27001 internal audit is a mandatory requirement under clause 9.2 of the standard. Our ISO 27001 Internal Audit as a Service provides an independent, risk-based audit of your ISMS, performed by a certified “ISO/IEC 27001:2022” and certification Lead Auditor.

Why ISO 27001 Internal Audit Is Mandatory

“ISO/IEC 27001:2022” requires organizations to perform internal audits at planned intervals to ensure that the ISMS conforms to the standard and to the organization’s own requirements.

The internal audit must be conducted by competent and independent auditors and is mandatory before the certification audit.

  • Required by “ISO/IEC 27001:2022” clause 9.2

  • Mandatory before certification

  • Ensures ISMS conformity and effectiveness

  • Identifies nonconformities and improvement opportunities

What Is ISO 27001 Internal Audit as a Service?

“ISO/IEC 27001:2022” Internal Audit as a Service is an outsourced internal audit performed by an independent external auditor.

It is designed for organizations that lack internal audit competence, independence, or available resources.

Our ISO 27001 Internal Audit Methodology

Audit Preparation

  • Definition of audit scope with the auditee

  • Review of ISMS documentation related to clauses 4 - 10 (1 week prior to audit date)

  • Review of Risk assessment, and Statement of Applicability.

ISO 27001 Clauses Audit (4 - 10)

Audit of:

  • ISMS governance

  • Leadership

  • Risk management

  • Operational controls

  • Performance evaluation, and continual improvement.

Controls Assessment

Verification of control applicability, design, implementation and effectiveness based on risk assessment and objective evidence.

Deliverables Included

  1. “ISO/IEC 27001:2022” internal audit plan

  2. “ISO/IEC 27001:2022” internal audit report including:

    • Executive summary

    • Nonconformity and observation register

    • Corrective action recommendations

    • Evidence list

    • Audit notes.

    All deliverables are aligned with “ISO/IEC 27001:2022” certification body expectations.

Who should use ISO 27001 Internal Audit as a Service ?

• Organizations preparing for ISO 27001 certification

• Startups or SMEs without internal audit capability

• Companies requiring auditor independence

• SaaS and technology companies

• Organizations with a part-time ISMS manager

Our Auditor Credentials

The ISO 27001 standard requires internal audits to be performed by competent and independent auditors.

This service is delivered by a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor with extensive experience in ISMS implementation and internal audits:

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (PECB)

  • CISM Certified (ISACA)

  • 13+ years of experience in GRC and ISMS implementation

  • Multiple ISO 27001 internal audits performed

  • Countries / Regions covered: EU (France, Germany), MEA (Dubai)

  • Industries covered: SaaS, Healthcare, Finance, Interim etc.

  • External freelance Certification Auditor

  • Deep understanding of certification body expectations

Trusted by Organizations for ISO 27001 Internal Audits

ISO 27001 internal audit client – Noreja
ISO 27001 internal audit client – Khosmos
ISO 27001 internal audit client – Responsibly
ISO 27001 internal audit client – ContractHero
ISO 27001 internal audit client – Emidat 
Dans le cadre de notre processus de mise en conformité ISO27001, nous avons fait appel à Charbel pour la réalisation d'un audit interne de notre SMSI. 
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Léo Duquet - CEO & Co-fondateur de Khosmos

Charbel served as our internal ISO 27001:2022 auditor and delivered outstanding results. He approached the audit with professionalism and courtesy, maintained excellent organization throughout, and communicated clearly. His evidence collection and documentation were thorough, consistent, and easy to follow, providing strong traceability and actionable findings. 

I highly recommend Charbel for any internal ISO auditing. He is diligent, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.

Florian Eichin - CISO & Head of Frontend bei Noreja