ISO 27001 certification: What to expect and how to prepare?

ISO 27001 certification audits are a major milestone in any ISMS project. Before you actually go through the audit process yourself, it may feel mystical, stressful, and full of unknown expectations. Luckily in reality, the audits are quite well-defined and clear processes.

In this webinar, we'll share real-life learnings and best practices related to ISO 27001 audits.

We’ll break down what the ISO 27001 certification audit actually looks like in practice, how Stage 1 and Stage 2 differ, what auditors really focus on, and how you can prepare efficiently without last-minute fire drills. We’ll also walk through typical auditor questions at different organizational levels and explain how nonconformities are handled during initial certification.

Whether your audit is coming up soon or you’re just starting to plan your certification journey, this session will give you a clear, practical understanding of what to expect - and how to approach the audit with confidence.

What you’ll learn

• What the ISO 27001 certification audit really is (and what it is not)?
• What auditors evaluate in each phase of the audit and how should you prepare?
• Is there fail in the audit? And how non-conformities are handled?
• How to move from “audit preparation mode” into a sustainable, continuously improving ISMS

Webinar is suitable for information security responsibles, IT teams, and anyone involved in ISO 27001 certification projects who want a clearer, more practical view of the audit process.

Webinar agenda

1. ISO 27001 certification audit overview

• What certification audits are really about
• The auditor’s role and mindset

2. Stage 1 audit: readiness and ISMS structure

• The Scope, documentation, and risk foundations
• Typical Stage 1 auditor questions process

3. Stage 2 audit: implementation and evidence

• What auditors look for in practice
• Example questions for leadership, IT, HR, and operational teams
• Typical audit hour-by-hour agenda (2-day example)

4. Audit findings and nonconformities

• Minor vs major nonconformities
• How corrective actions work in initial certification
• Practical preparation tips for a smooth audit
• Avoiding common pitfalls

5. Demo: Audit preparation and internal audit in Cyberday

• Key audit preparations (report creation, report sharing for auditor)
• Internal audit tools in Cyberday

💡 Plenty of additional ISO 27001 content available @ Cyberday.ai website

We welcome questions and comments throughout the webinar! These are also an important part of the webinar content.

P.s. Registering for the webinar doesn't commit you to anything. You may also participate either "live" or via the recording, which you will receive automatically via email after the webinar is over.