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

ISO 27001 audits don’t have to feel stressful or unclear. In this webinar, you’ll get a practical walkthrough of what the certification audit looks like in real life, what auditors actually care about, and how to prepare without last-minute chaos.

March 5, 2026
14:00 (EET)
45
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What you'll learn in this webinar

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 risk management 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.

ISO 27001 audits don’t have to feel stressful or unclear.

In this webinar, you’ll get a practical walkthrough of what the certification audit looks like in real life, what auditors actually care about, and how to prepare without last-minute chaos.

You’ll leave with a clear picture of Stage 1 vs Stage 2, the questions auditors typically ask across the organization, and how nonconformities are handled during certification.

What you’ll get from this session

  • A simple, realistic view of the ISO 27001 certification audit process
  • How auditors evaluate your ISMS in Stage 1 and Stage 2
  • Common auditor questions for leadership, IT, HR, and operations
  • What happens if findings come up, and how corrective actions work
  • Practical prep tips to approach the audit with confidence
  • How to build an ISMS that keeps improving after certification

Agenda highlights

  1. Audit overview: what certification audits are really about
  2. Stage 1: readiness, scope, documentation, risk foundations
  3. Stage 2: evidence, implementation, real auditor focus
  4. Findings and nonconformities: minor vs major, corrective actions
  5. Demo: audit prep and internal audits in Cyberday

Who should join?

InfoSec leads, IT teams, and anyone involved in an ISO 27001 certification project who wants a clearer, more hands-on understanding of the audit.

Live Q&A included.
You can attend live or watch the recording afterwards (sent automatically).

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Your host

Aleksi Pulkkanen

Co-founder & COO, Cyberday
Certified cybersecurity expert with 10+ years helping organizations achieve compliance. Led 200+ companies through ISO 27001 certification with proven automation frameworks.

Webinar FAQ

Is ISO 27001 same as ISO27001, IEC 27001 or ISO 27001 standard?

Yes you will find many kind of references to ISO 27001 information security standards. The official the full name of ISO 27001 is “ISO/IEC 27001 – Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Requirements.”

ISO 27001 is the leading international standard focused on information security, published by these two mentioned organizations, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Both of these are leading international organizations that develop international standards.

ISO 27001 standard is the main part of a set of standards developed to handle information security: the ISO/IEC 27000 series. The series is deliberately broad in scope, covering more than just privacy, confidentiality and IT/technical/cybersecurity issues.

27001 ISO, framework ISO 27001, ISO 27k... all refer to the same thing.

Why is ISO 27001 important?

Not only does the standard provide companies with the necessary know-how for protecting their most valuable information, but a company can also get certified against ISO 27001 and, in this way, prove to its customers and partners that it safeguards their data. ISO 27001 certification is probably the best proof for customers that information security is taken seriously and systematically managed in the organization.

Individuals can also get ISO 27001-certified by attending a course and passing the exam and, in this way, prove their skills to potential employers.

Because it is an international standard, ISO 27001 is easily recognized all around the world, increasing business opportunities for organizations and professionals.

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Can I get a recording of the webinar?

Yes - you will automatically receive a link to the recording in your email if you have registered for the webinar. You can also forward the recording to your colleagues if you wish.

How do I take part on the webinar?

Once registered, you will receive a message in your email with a direct link to the webinar room. You'll need a personal passcode, which can also be found in the email.

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What if I can't make it?

No worries - you will automatically receive a link to the recording in your email and you can participate by viewing it at a time that suits you. If the webinar raises questions, you can ask, for example, directly at team@cyberday.ai.

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