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Industry Insights 18 April 2026 10 min ISO Xpert TeamLast updated 18 April 2026

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🎓 ISO 28000:2007

Supply Chain Security Management Systems

Lead Auditor Certification Course – Clause by Clause

🔹 Course Level

Advanced (Lead Auditor – External & Third-Party Audits)

🔹 Target Audience

ISO Lead Auditors & aspiring auditors

Supply chain & logistics auditors

Security, risk & compliance professionals

ISO consultants transitioning to auditing

Port, aviation, shipping, oil & gas auditors

Certification body auditors

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Interpret ISO 28000 requirements clause by clause

Plan, conduct, report, and close ISO 28000 certification audits

Apply risk-based auditing to supply chain security

Identify major & minor nonconformities

Lead audit teams and manage audit programs

Conduct audits in line with ISO 19011

🧩 SECTION 1: Course Introduction & Lead Auditor Foundation

Lecture 1.1 – Welcome to the ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Course

Course structure & learning outcomes

Certification & competency expectations

Role of a Lead Auditor

Lecture 1.2 – What Is ISO 28000?

Purpose of ISO 28000

Supply chain security concept

Industries & applicability

Lecture 1.3 – What Is a Lead Auditor?

Internal vs External vs Lead Auditor

Authority, responsibility & independence

Auditor ethics & professional conduct

🧩 SECTION 2: ISO 28000 & Auditing Framework

Lecture 2.1 – Structure of ISO 28000:2007

Clause layout

Auditable vs non-auditable clauses

Lecture 2.2 – ISO 28000 in the ISO System Family

Integration with:

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 22301

ISO 27001

Lecture 2.3 – ISO 19011 Audit Principles

Integrity

Fair presentation

Due professional care

Confidentiality

Evidence-based auditing

Risk-based auditing

🧩 SECTION 3: Clause 1 – Scope (Non-Auditable)

Lecture 3.1 – Auditing the Scope

Understanding organizational scope

Supply chain boundaries

Multi-site & outsourced activities

Common scope-related audit issues

🧩 SECTION 4: Clause 2 – Normative References (Non-Auditable)

Lecture 4.1 – Normative References in Audits

Why this clause exists

Auditor expectations

No direct audit evidence required

🧩 SECTION 5: Clause 3 – Terms & Definitions (Non-Auditable)

Lecture 5.1 – ISO 28000 Terminology for Auditors

Security threat

Risk & vulnerability

Incident

Supply chain

Interested parties

Security management system (SMS)

🧩 SECTION 6: Clause 4 – Security Management System Requirements (Auditable Core)

🔹 Clause 4.1 – General Requirements

Lecture 6.1 – Auditing SMS Establishment

Existence of an SMS

Process-based approach

Integration with business operations

Evidence to look for

🔹 Clause 4.2 – Security Policy

Lecture 6.2 – Auditing the Security Policy

Policy content requirements

Leadership approval & commitment

Communication & availability

Typical nonconformities

🔹 Clause 4.3 – Security Risk Assessment & Planning

Lecture 6.3 – Auditing Security Risk Identification

Threat identification methods

Asset & vulnerability assessment

Supply chain risk mapping

Lecture 6.4 – Auditing Risk Evaluation & Prioritization

Risk criteria

Likelihood & impact

Risk acceptance

Lecture 6.5 – Auditing Security Objectives & Programs

Measurable objectives

Action plans

Alignment with risk assessment

🔹 Clause 4.4 – Implementation & Operation

Lecture 6.6 – Auditing Roles, Responsibilities & Resources

Security roles & accountability

Organizational structure

Competence requirements

Lecture 6.7 – Auditing Competence, Training & Awareness

Training needs analysis

Security awareness programs

Records & effectiveness

Lecture 6.8 – Auditing Communication

Internal communication

External communication

Coordination with authorities & partners

Lecture 6.9 – Auditing Documentation & Records Control

Documented procedures

Record retention & control

Version control

Lecture 6.10 – Auditing Operational Controls

Physical security

Access control

Cargo handling

Transport security

Supplier & contractor security

Lecture 6.11 – Auditing Emergency Preparedness & Response

Incident response plans

Emergency drills

Testing & review

🔹 Clause 4.5 – Checking & Corrective Action

Lecture 6.12 – Auditing Monitoring & Measurement

Security KPIs

Monitoring tools

Performance evaluation

Lecture 6.13 – Auditing Evaluation of Compliance

Legal & regulatory requirements

Compliance assessment methods

Lecture 6.14 – Auditing Incident Investigation

Incident reporting

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Lecture 6.15 – Auditing Nonconformities & Corrective Actions

Identification

Correction

Preventive actions

Effectiveness review

Lecture 6.16 – Auditing Internal Audits

Audit program

Auditor competence

Audit reports

🔹 Clause 4.6 – Management Review

Lecture 6.17 – Auditing Management Review

Inputs & outputs

Management involvement

Continual improvement decisions

🧩 SECTION 7: Audit Planning & Execution (Lead Auditor Focus)

Lecture 7.1 – Audit Program Management

Audit objectives

Scope & criteria

Audit team selection

Lecture 7.2 – Audit Planning

Audit plan

Checklists

Time management

Lecture 7.3 – Conducting the Audit

Opening meeting

Interviews

Sampling & observation

Lecture 7.4 – Collecting & Verifying Audit Evidence

Objective evidence

Traceability

Risk-based sampling

🧩 SECTION 8: Audit Reporting & Nonconformities

Lecture 8.1 – Writing Audit Findings

Conformities

Observations

Opportunities for improvement

Lecture 8.2 – Major vs Minor Nonconformities

Classification rules

Examples specific to ISO 28000

Lecture 8.3 – Closing Meeting

Presenting findings

Managing disputes

Auditor professionalism

🧩 SECTION 9: ISO 28000 Certification Process

Lecture 9.1 – Stage 1 Audit

Readiness review

Common gaps

Lecture 9.2 – Stage 2 Audit

Full system assessment

Certification decision

Lecture 9.3 – Surveillance & Recertification Audits

Ongoing compliance

Continual improvement

🧩 SECTION 10: Case Studies & Practical Audits

Lecture 10.1 – Logistics Company Audit Case Study

End-to-end audit simulation

Lecture 10.2 – Port & Shipping Audit Case Study

Cargo & access security

Lecture 10.3 – Oil & Gas Supply Chain Audit Case Study

High-risk logistics auditing

🧩 SECTION 11: Lead Auditor Exam & Certification Readiness

Lecture 11.1 – Lead Auditor Exam Preparation

Clause-based MCQs

Scenario-based questions

Lecture 11.2 – Audit Simulation Exercise

Audit planning

Findings & reporting

🏁 SECTION 12: Course Conclusion

Lecture 12.1 – Course Summary & Key Takeaways

Auditor competence achieved

Lecture 12.2 – Career Path After ISO 28000 Lead Auditor

Certification body auditor

Independent auditor

Consultant

Lecture 12.3 – Final Assessment & Certificate of Completion

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