ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Application Security Auditor
Course Overview
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27034 Lead Auditor training course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to audit application security processes based on ISO/IEC 27034 series.
Participants will learn to assess how application security is governed, implemented, and maintained, focusing on key ISO/IEC 27034 concepts such as the Organizational Normative Framework (ONF), Application Normative Framework (ANF), and Application Security Controls (ASCs). The course draws on auditing principles from ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 to support a structured approach to auditing application security. These standards are used as guidance rather than for certification, as ISO/IEC 27034 itself is not a certifiable standard.
Through practical exercises and scenario-based activities, participants will build competence in conducting application security audits in various organizational contexts.
Why Should You Attend?
As application security threats grow increasingly complex, organizations must ensure that all applications, whether internally developed, outsourced, or commercially purchased, are properly secured throughout their lifecycle. ISO/IEC 27034 provides structured guidance for achieving this.
By attending this course, participants will gain the skills to plan, manage, and report on audit activities; evaluate an organization’s ONF, its processes, and components associated with application security, the application security management process (ASMP), and the application’s level of trust.
This training is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their auditing capabilities, contribute to organizational compliance, and support the ongoing development of application security practices.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of application security based on ISO/IEC 27034
- Interpret the ISO/IEC 27034 guidelines for application security from the perspective of an auditor
- Evaluate the application security conformity to ISO/IEC 27034 guidelines, by the fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Plan, conduct, and close an ISO/IEC 27034 compliance audit, by ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
- Manage an ISO/IEC 27034 audit program
Educational Approach
This training course includes essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in application security.
Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the certification exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the exam.
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Prerequisites
Participants who attend this course must be familiar with application security concepts and have in-depth knowledge of application security principles.
Target Audience
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Course Content
- Training course objectives and structure
- Fundamental concepts and principles of application security
- Introduction to the ISO/IEC 27034 family of standards
- Other standards related to the ISO/IEC 27034 family of standards
- ISO/IEC 27034 requirements and guidelines overview
- Targeted level of trust and actual level of trust
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Initial contact and authority
- Audit feasibility, agreements, and constraints
- Planning and preparing for the audit
- Evaluation of the ONF management process
- Evaluation of the Application Security Management Process (ASMP)
- Initial engagement and coordination
- Communication and supervision
- Evidence collection and validation
- Finalizing the audit process and the closing meeting
- Preparing and distributing the audit report, and lessons learned
- Audit follow-up and nonconformity resolution
- Evidence management
FAQs
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to audit application security frameworks based on ISO/IEC 27034. It prepares professionals to assess whether application security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained.
You will learn how to plan, conduct, and manage application security audits, evaluate the effectiveness of the Application Security Life Cycle (ASLC), identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
This certification validates your ability to perform professional audits of application security frameworks, making you highly valuable for organisations seeking ISO compliance, security governance, and third-party assurance. It can also open doors to senior roles in IT audit and compliance.
Yes. The ISO/IEC 27034 framework is industry-neutral and can be applied to sectors such as banking, healthcare, government, and technology. The course provides adaptable methodologies for auditing diverse application environments.
The course provides insights into how ISO/IEC 27034 aligns with other auditing and compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, and industry best practices for secure software assurance.
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